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Progress Michigan CondemnsSenate Rejection of George Heartwell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 27, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan CondemnsSenate Rejection of George Heartwell Decision shows Senate Republicans care more about NRA cash than qualifications Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the Michigan Senate’s decision to reject George Heartwell’s nomination to serve on the NRC. The quote…

Statement from Progress Michigan Ahead of VP Mike Pence’s Visit to Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 25, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Statement from Progress Michigan Ahead of VP Mike Pence’s Visit to Michigan Administration has fought protections for preexisting conditions, threatened to cut Medicare LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Michigan. The quote should…

Lobbying Reform Effort Gets Board of Canvassers Approval

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from the Coalition to Close Lansing Loopholes   February 19, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Lobbying Reform Effort Gets Board of Canvassers Approval Coalition to Close Lansing Loopholes to start gathering signatures LANSING — Today, the Michigan Board of Canvassers approved petition language for the Coalition to Close Lansing Loophole’s effort improve lobbying,…

A Tale of Two Budgets

In the past two weeks, we’ve seen new budget proposals from both Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump. Coming shortly after Governor Whitmer delivered a Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address, these budgets provide further insight into the wildly different priorities being pushed by our two major parties. A budget…

Republicans Reject Qualified Appointee After Pressure from the NRA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 13, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Republicans Reject Qualified Appointee After Pressure from the NRA The NRA is pressuring Michigan GOP to threaten a quid pro quo if Heartwell not withdrawn LANSING – This morning, Senate Republicans voted to reject qualified appointee, Anna Mitterling, a biology professor,…

Gary Peters Gets Things Done

For the last six years, Gary Peters has consistently been doing the work Michiganders want to see in Washington, while keeping a relatively low profile. He’s not flashy, but it’s clear from his time in the U.S. Senate he’s been focused on getting results, not seeking the spotlight.  Here’s what you need to know about…

Report: GOP Mega-Donor Pushed Bill by Threatening to Cut Off Donations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 7, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Report: GOP Mega-Donor Pushed Bill by Threatening to Cut Off Donations Letter obtained by Progress Michigan shows GOP tying public policy to political donations MICHIGAN — In a letter to Republican leadership, GOP mega-donor Peter Secchia threatened to cut off…

Shirkey and Chatfield Lie About Whitmer’s SOTS Road Bonding Proposal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 30, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Both officials continually claimed it was framed as a “long-term” solution, which is not true LANSING — During a press conference today in Lansing, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield continually lied about how Gov. Gretchen Whitmer…

Ballot Initiative Takes Aim at Lobby Reform in State Government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 23, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Ballot Initiative Takes Aim at Lobby Reform in State Government Proposal would bring more transparency and accountability to state government LANSING — For years, Michigan has carried the stain of having some of the worst ethics and transparency laws in the…