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Not many new members of the legislature hit the ground running as fast as Darrin Camilleri. Perhaps it is Representative Camilleri’s previous experience as a teacher that led to his all-action approach as an elected official: As a teacher, he had to be prepared to educate his students as soon as the bell rang. Camilleri…
Leadership isn’t a word many would associate with our elected officials in Lansing during the last decade. With Governor Rick Snyder’s failures in Flint, Detroit, and the roads, and Bill Schuette’s failure to protect all people, many have a sour taste about leadership in Lansing. However, one leader stood out in 2017 – Senate Minority…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 21, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Schuette Silent as Supporters Push Shooting Conspiracy Theories MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is calling out Attorney General Bill Schuette for his silence in the wake of derogatory conspiracy theories about the Parkland, FL shooting being pushed by his supporters. Bill Schuette…
Young people have historically felt their voices are not heard in the halls of government, and Representative Abdullah Hammoud is working to change that. With a new generation quickly becoming the largest voting bloc and wage-earners in America, it’s important young people have a voice in government. Decisions made today will affect young people for…
For Representative Stephanie Chang, standing up for your values means standing up for your constituents in the face of powerful opposition. In 2017, Representative Chang continued her strong record of standing up for her values. Last year, Chang was named Legislator of the Month for her stance to defend American values by opposing President Donald…
The least you can do when someone invites you to do something is politely decline. Not answering is just plain rude. And when you want to be the top elected official in the state and you decline to even respond to questions posed by a media outlet, that’s just shady. Enter Bill Schuette, who for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 14, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Report: Schuette Misled Public About MSU Investigation Investigation of MSU is not “independent” like Schuette claimed MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding a report by the Detroit Free Press showing that Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette mislead the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 12, 2018 Focus on attracting and retaining quality teachers earns Greig award LANSING — Progress Michigan has named Representative Christine Greig its Legislator of the Month for January. Greig was honored for her work on TeA+chers for Michigan Education Plan, a package of bills that will help…
Stock photos get used all the time in advertisements, but when you’re claiming to be a “real leader” who wants to connect with “real people” like Bill Schuette is claiming, you should probably avoid using them — especially when each one highlights a massive failure in your career. Take this example: This is a stock photo…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 8, 2018 Schuette also took $1,200 in donations from Cecil St. Pierre MICHIGAN — Bill Schuette touted the endorsement of MIGOP official Cecil St. Pierre despite allegations St. Pierre financially wronged families in Oakland and Macomb counties. Schuette bragged about the endorsement even after he suspended St. Pierre…