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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 20, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Launches Aggressive Digital Ad Program MICHIGAN — Over the last week, Progress Michigan has launched an aggressive digital ad program designed to inform the public and hold elected officials like Lee Chatfield and Mike Shirkey accountable for spreading misinformation and…
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…