FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 7, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on FOIA Reform Legislation Reforming state’s FOIA laws is long overdue; opportunity to make legislation as bold as possible LANSING, Mich. –– On Wednesday, the Michigan State Senate will hold a hearing on legislation to reform…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 27, 2024 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Quiet Part Loud: GOP Lawmakers Plot to Deny People Gender Affirming Care MICHIGAN – On Saturday, the public learned that Republican lawmakers from Ohio and Michigan intend to ban gender affirming care—for everyone. The Michigan lawmakers on the call included State…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 26, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Former Lawmaker, Election Denier Winning MIGOP Leadership Highlights Extremism in Party Rep. Daire Rendon’s recent win for GOP leadership despite facing two felony charges related to her alleged involvement in attempts to overturn 2020 election shows election denial…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 26, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Poll Highlight: Housing Crisis Crucial Issue for Michiganders Lake Effect newsletter highlights Michiganders’ views on affordable housing LANSING, Mich. –– Progress Michigan recently released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 23, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Say Yes to Housing Justice, No to GOP Corruption Lake Effect newsletter examines voter attitudes and priorities as 2024 begins MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 12, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress MI Applauds Nessel DTE Hike Scrutiny, Encourages Legislature to Follow Suit The time has come to rein in the greed of corporate utilities MICHIGAN – As DTE Energy proposes yet another rate increase, Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing back and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 10, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org House GOP Leader’s Alleged History of Violence Concerning Police report on 2019 domestic violence incident raises questions about Rep. Hall’s fitness for leadership and public service LANSING, Mich. –– Recent reporting from The Daily Beast has revealed State House…
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…
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…
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…