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Progress Michigan Statement on the Passing of the Honorable JoAnn Watson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Tuesday, June 11, 2023  Contact: Kim Hunter, kim@progressmichigan.org, 313-287-2992 Progress Michigan Statement on the Passing of the Honorable JoAnn Watson DETROIT – Yesterday, Detroit civil rights icon and former City Councilmember Rev. Dr.  JoAnn Watson passed away at the age of 72. The following is a statement released on behalf…

Progress Michigan Commends David Hecker for Decades of Leadership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 27, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Commends David Hecker for Decades of Leadership MICHIGAN – Following the announcement of AFT Michigan president David Hecker’s retirement, Progress Michigan is celebrating his leadership over the years. The following quote can be attributed to Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan: “Over the…

Michigan Legislators Deliver on Progressive Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 29, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Michigan Legislators Deliver on Progressive Priorities State budget continues trend of prioritizing public schools and supporting working families MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, the Michigan Legislature passed a budget that includes increased support for infrastructure and public schools. This budget is…

Unhinged U.S. Supreme Court Judges Push the Country Further Away from Equality

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 29, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Unhinged U.S. Supreme Court Judges Push the Country Further Away from Equality Affirmative action decision voids country’s commitment to communities of color MICHIGAN – On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled to outlaw affirmative action and the consideration of race in…

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New Poll: Michiganders Continue to Support Safe, Inclusive Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 22, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Continue to Support Safe, Inclusive Communities Gun violence prevention and LGBTQ+ equality highly popular among voters MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the latest issue of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks voters’ opinions about a variety of political…

Progress Michigan Calls on Republican Leaders to Denounce Grand New Party PAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 20, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org  Progress Michigan Calls on Republican Leaders to Denounce Grand New Party PAC Multiple Republican lawmakers are involved with new right-wing extremist group spreading disinformation and hate speech LANSING – Progress Michigan is calling on the Michigan Republican Party to denounce the…

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New Poll: Voters Show Support for Polluter Pay, Government Transparency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan May 12, 2023 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters Show Support for Polluter Pay, Government Transparency Monthly newsletter digs into opinions about everything from tax loopholes to septic tanks MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks Michigan voters’ opinions…

Progress Michigan Celebrates Big Wins on Gun Violence Prevention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 13, 2023 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Celebrates Big Wins on Gun Violence Prevention MICHIGAN – Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law bills to expand background checks for firearm purchases and hold gun owners legally responsible for safely storing their firearms when not in use. The…

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New Poll: Michigan Voters Say Tax the Rich

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 12, 2023 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michigan Voters Say Tax the Rich Results also show strong support for gun violence prevention, right-to-repair MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of issues and…