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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 1, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Calls for Robust Transparency Legislation Michiganders voted for real transparency when they passed Proposal 1 and they deserve it now LANSING, Mich. –– As the Michigan Legislature takes up bills required to fulfill the transparency promise Michiganders voted for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 2, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Passage of Pared-Down Reproductive Health ActLegislation represents a step forward, although incomplete MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, the Michigan House of Representatives approved the Reproductive Health Act (RHA). The following response can be attributed to Denzel McCampbell, managing director of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Multiple Organizations October 25, 2023Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Farmers, Stakeholders Commend House Agriculture Committee for Moving Right to Repair Bill to break hold of corporate greed on farmers advances to House floor LANSING – On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee voted to advance HB 4673, which would give farmers the right…
News from Multiple Organizations October 26, 2023Contact: Lynna Kaucheck, lynna@progressmichigan.org Overwhelming Appetite for ‘Polluter Pay’ Bills in Michigan More than 90 percent of Michigan voters support making corporations pay for cleaning up their messes MICHIGAN – There are over 24,000 contaminated sites across the state of Michigan. From Marquette to Monroe, communities are suffering from the health…