There’s no denying that COVID-19 has made times tough and confusing in Michigan. While there are people out there who want to use this opportunity to play political games and push misinformation that weakens the credibility of public health professionals, we need to stand together as a state to protect one another. Here are some…
For many of us, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a tough time of year. Having experienced sexual violence and all the pain that comes with it, I honestly can’t think of many things I want to do less than talk or even think about it—but as uncomfortable as the topic is for survivors and for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 13, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org DeVos Group, Right-Wing Fringe Organization Threaten Public Health Group led by state rep, other far-right figures seek a “traffic jam” in Lansing during pandemic LANSING — On Wednesday, the Michigan Conservative Coalition, a far-right fringe group, and the Michigan Freedom Fund, a DeVos-backed corporate…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 9, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Commends Gov. Whitmer’s Leadership on COVID-19 Extending stay-at-home order is the right call for Michigan MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan released the following statement today in support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to extend the shelter in place order through April…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 2, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Announces ‘Lake Effect’ Monthly Public Research Newsletter Surveys from Public Policy Polling will track public opinion in MI MICHIGAN — In partnership with Public Policy Polling, Progress Michigan announced the creation of “Lake Effect,” a research newsletter that will track…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 1, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Expresses Support for Amazon Walkout Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Amazon workers will start a walkout for safer work environment ROMULUS – Today, Detroit Amazon factory workers at the DTW1 fulfillment center walked out of work to protest the…
Working people face a lot of hardships. From growing inequality to stagnant wages to a lack of benefits like paid sick leave and overtime pay, many workers struggle to get by as their bosses get richer—and though we still have strides to make to ensure things like a livable wage and paid sick days for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 23, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574 ‘Real Leadership’ Ad Thanks Whitmer for Protecting Public During COVID-19 Ad draws a contrast between Whitmer’s handling of crisis, Trump’s foot-dragging MICHIGAN — Today, Progress Michigan announced the launch of a new digital ad praising Gov. Whitmer’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 16, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Praises Governor Whitmer’s Actions on Unemployment Expansion Amidst COVID-19 Shutdowns, Gov. Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits LANSING – Today, Governor Whitmer issued an executive order that temporarily expands eligibility for unemployment benefits now through April 14 in response to shutdowns…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org March 12, 2020 Progress Michigan Slams GOP’s Continued Threats to State’s Healthcare Republican lawmakers are endangering Michigan’s public health MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan condemned a GOP-backed resolution that would use public money to fight against healthcare. Republicans want to appropriate funds…