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New Report Links GOP Group Leader to White Supremacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan July 28, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org  New Report Links GOP Group Leader to White SupremacyProgress Michigan calls on Michigan GOP leadership AGAIN to condemn Republican activist and leader Shane Trejo for his white supremacist and alt-right views  MICHIGAN – Shane Trejo, the former chairman of the 11th Congressional District…

Complaint Filed: Election Denier Groups Break Campaign Finance Rules for Proposal Recounts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan July 25, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org  Complaint Filed: Election Denier Groups Break Campaign Finance Rules for Proposal Recounts Progress Michigan supports a campaign finance complaint against election deniers who requested recounts of 2022 ballot initiatives but failed to report their contributions and expenditures MICHIGAN – On July 24, a campaign…

Progress Michigan on Charges for Fake Electors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 18, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on Charges for Fake Electors Former head of MIGOP facing charges shows ethical rot within state party MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against 16 Michigan residents, including the former co-chair of the Michigan…

Progress Michigan Supports Ottawa County Open Meetings Lawsuit Appeal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 18, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Supports Ottawa County Open Meetings Lawsuit Appeal MICHIGAN – On Monday, an appeal was filed in response to the recent dismissal of a lawsuit against a group of Ottawa County Commissioners also known as Ottawa Impact. In response,  Sam Inglot, executive…

Michigan House GOP Leadership Joins Far-Right on LGBTQ+ Hate & Disinformation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 12, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Michigan House GOP Leadership Joins Far-Right on LGBTQ+ Hate & Disinformation The MIGOP continues spreading hate and disinformation about efforts to ensure LGBTQ+ Michiganders are equally protected under the law  MICHIGAN – Last week, Michigan House Republicans, from the fringe right-wing ranks…

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New Poll: Voters Show Strong Support for Transparency Reform, 2024 Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 12, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters Show Strong Support for Transparency Reform, 2024 Budget Priorities pushed by Gov. Whitmer, Democratic legislature, continue to be popular MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about…

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…