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Progress Michigan Commends Gov. Whitmer’s Leadership on COVID-19

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…

Progress Michigan Announces ‘Lake Effect’ Monthly Public Research Newsletter

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…

Remembering Cesar Chavez

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…

‘Real Leadership’ Ad Thanks Whitmer for Protecting Public During COVID-19

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…

Progress Michigan Praises Governor Whitmer’s Actions on Unemployment Expansion

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…

Progress Michigan Slams GOP’s Continued Threats to State’s Healthcare

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…

Progress Michigan Statement on Senator Lucido’s Removal as Chair of One Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 5, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Senator Lucido’s Removal as Chair of One Committee Senate Investigation finds Lucido’s conduct inappropriate MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the Michigan Senate’s decision to remove Senator Peter Lucido as chair of the Senate…

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…