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Three Years After January 6 Insurrection, Accountability for Michigan Officials Still Needed 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan January 9, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org    Three Years After January 6 Insurrection, Accountability for Michigan Officials Still Needed  Many involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election still hold positions of power LANSING, Mich. –– It’s been three years since the violent insurrection at…

January 6th Insurrection: Three Years Later and Accountability Still Needed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan January 5, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org    January 6th Insurrection: Three Years Later and Accountability Still Needed Many involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election still hold positions of power, despite progress on holding some accountable LANSING, Mich. –– This Saturday marks the third…

Rep. Schriver’s Extremist Words and Actions Require Response from MIGOP

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan January 5, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org    Rep. Schriver’s Extremist Words and Actions Require Response from MIGOP From eroding First Amendment protections to Internet slogans tied to white nationalism, Michigan GOP Leadership should demand answers LANSING, Mich. –– Representative Josh Schriver recently leaned hard into religious…

New Poll: Voters’ Holiday Wishlist Includes More Progressive Legislation in 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan December 11, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters’ Holiday Wishlist Includes More Progressive Legislation in 2024 Michiganders are ready to build on the progress made this year MICHIGAN – To close out a year of Lake Effect poll newsletters, Progress Michigan released a December edition focused on…

Progress Michigan Applauds Gov. Whitmer Signing Bills to Expand Voting Rights and Protect Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  Thursday, November 30, 2023          Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org   Progress Michigan Applauds Gov. Whitmer Signing Bills to Expand Voting Rights and Protect Elections DETROIT – On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer signed legislation that will expand Michiganders’ voting rights while protecting our elections and election workers. In response, Denzel…

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New Poll: Voters Weigh in on Historic Legislature’s First Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan November 21, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters Weigh in on Historic Legislature’s First Year Every policy change mentioned garners majority support from respondents MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about policy…

Progress Michigan Celebrates Accomplishments of Historic Legislature

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Wednesday, November 15, 2023       Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org  Progress Michigan Celebrates Accomplishments of Historic Legislature MICHIGAN – As the Michigan Legislature adjourns for the year, Progress Michigan is celebrating the accomplishments and policies that this historic legislature delivered for Michiganders and families across the state. The following statement can…

Progress Michigan Statement on Pro-Voter Bills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 2, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Pro-Voter Bills MICHIGAN – Yesterday, the Michigan Legislature moved several pro-voter bills that will improve access to voting and protect the integrity of our elections. In response, Denzel McCampbell, managing director for Progress Michigan, issued the following statement: “The Michigan Legislature…

Progress Michigan Statement on MI Legislature Taking Action to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 2, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on MI Legislature Taking Action to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence MICHIGAN – Last night, the Michigan House of Representatives passed bills SB 471-472 and 528 with bipartisan support, marking a significant step forward in preventing tragedies and enhancing…