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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 28, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Calley Joins the Fray of Corporate-Loving GOP Gubernatorial Hopefuls MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley’s announcement that he’s running for governor. “The crew of corporate-loving, DeVos-backed Republicans vying to be Michigan’s governor continues to…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 17, 2017 Contact: Hugh Madden, 734-250-2070, hugh@progressmichigan.org What is Midland Public Schools Hiding? Progress MI has endured high FOIA costs, delays in trying to access public information MICHIGAN — After months of dialog and thousands of dollars in fees, Midland Public Schools continues to stymie Progress Michigan’s access to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 16, 2017 Contact: Hugh Madden, 734-250-2070, hugh@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Blasts Bill Schuette for Ducking Accountability, Filing Frivolous Appeals Attorney General seeks to delay lawsuit demanding release of emails from personal accounts used to conduct state business LANSING — Progress Michigan is calling out Attorney General Bill Schuette…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 15, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Bill Schuette Endorsed by Rock Star With Sordid History Accepting endorsement of Nugent puts Schuette firmly in the Roy Moore wing of the Republican Party MICHIGAN — Attorney General Bill Schuette is lauding the endorsement of controversial rocker Ted Nugent, showing…
As a family medicine physician, I see patients in all stages of life. I currently practice in a federally qualified health center. It would be appropriate to think of my clinic as a “safety-net” clinic. For many of my patients, especially for patients that make just enough money to render them ineligible for Medicaid, insurance…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 15, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Raquel Castañeda-López Named Legislator of the Month Castañeda-López named for protecting children from pet coke pollution LANSING — Progress Michigan has named Detroit City Council member Raquel Castañeda-López its Legislator of the Month for October. Castañeda-López worked tirelessly to pass a pet coke ordinance to protect the…
I’ve been working at Progress Michigan for about three months now. When I was brought on as the Digital Media Strategist, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I came from the corporate marketing world, helping Fortune 500 companies connect with consumers in new and innovative ways. I loved what I was doing, but after…
FOR IMMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 31, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Schuette Failing to Get Justice for Grand Rapids Veterans Home Residents Charges have been dismissed against low-level employees MICHIGAN — According to media reports, Attorney General Bill Schuette’s investigation into the abuses and lack of quality services at the Grand…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 30, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Wage Theft Bills Should Garner Immediate Support Working people should be paid for the work they’ve done LANSING — Progress Michigan is voicing support for a package of bills unveiled today that would address wage theft in Michigan. The bill package…
