If you’ve ever stood outside our state Capitol, it’s hard to miss the statue that stands out front looking east down Michigan Avenue. For those that don’t know, the statue is of former Michigan Governor Austin Blair. Blair spent his life working to end capital punishment, fighting for women and black peoples’ ability to vote,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan May 6, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Slams Lawsuit Brought by Chatfield, Shirkey Republican lawmakers should ditch petty partisan fights and get back to their actual jobs MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan released a statement today condemning the lawsuit brought by Republican leaders Mike Shirkey and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan May 4, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Shirkey Puts Political Power Play Over Health of Michigan Residents Senate Majority leader says power grab is “No. 1 priority” MICHIGAN — Despite thousands of deaths from COVID-19 and infection rates rising in areas across the state, Senate Majority Leader Mike…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 30, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Hornberger Deserves Censure for Holocaust Post House Speaker Lee Chatfield must immediately hold Hornberger accountable for using Holocaust to attack public health officials MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is calling on House Speaker Lee Chatfield to censure Rep. Pamela Hornberger for using the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 30, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll Shows Support for Real Solutions During COVID-19 Respondents support remote legislative sessions, disapprove of protesters MICHIGAN – This week, Progress Michigan and Public Policy Polling (PPP) released their monthly Lake Effect Newsletter, which offers insight into public opinion about…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 30, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Hornberger Deserves Censure for Holocaust Post House Speaker Lee Chatfield must immediately hold Hornberger accountable for using Holocaust to attack public health officials MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is calling on House Speaker Lee Chatfield to censure Rep. Pamela Hornberger for using the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 23, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Considers Lawsuit to Stop Dangerous Legislative Meeting Hundreds of thousands of Michigan citizens could lose voice in the legislature MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan may pursue legal action against Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 23, 2020 Contact: sam@progressmichigan.org Senate GOP Plan to Strip Whitmer of Emergency Powers Flies in Face of Public Opinion, Health Effort has no chance of passing, GOP playing politics MICHIGAN — Republicans like Lee Chatfield and Mike Shirkey are planning to come to Lansing on Friday in a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 22, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org #OperationGridlock Organizers Left Vehicles, Ignored PPE, Roamed Capitol Area Event organizers caught in blatant lie trying to deflect negative press MICHIGAN — Despite a number of media reports saying #OperationGridlock organizers didn’t want people leaving their cars and allegedly chided those who…
To stay safe, many of us have stayed home, but others have bravely answered the call ensuring Michigan families have the essential goods and services they need to get by during this unprecedented crisis. They stepped up for us and now Sen. Gary Peters is stepping up for them. Sen. Peters’ Hero Fund proposal would…