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Progress Michigan Congratulates LGBT Couples Whose Marriages Are Now Legal in Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 4, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Congratulates LGBT Couples Whose Marriages Are Now Legal in Michigan MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Gov. Snyder’s decision to not appeal a federal judge’s ruling saying that Michigan must recognize the over 300 same-sex marriages that…

FLASHBACK: Jeb Bush Clueless on Paycheck Fairness Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 4, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org FLASHBACK: Jeb Bush Clueless on Paycheck Fairness Act Stumping in Michigan, presidential candidate botched question on critical legislation MICHIGAN — In an attempt to lift the profile of his 2016 presidential campaign, Jeb Bush is speaking at the Detroit Economic Club today.…

Progress Michigan to Snyder: Don’t Appeal Marriage Equality Ruling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 4, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan to Snyder: Don’t Appeal Marriage Equality Ruling Gov. Snyder has an opportunity to get on the right side of history  LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan urged Gov. Rick Snyder to not appeal U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith’s January 15th ruling in…

NRA-Backed Gun Bill Passes Senate: Shows GOP Has Wrong Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 3, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org NRA-Backed Gun Bill Passes Senate: Shows GOP Has Wrong Priorities Despite massive budget shortfall, MI GOP tows the line for corporate gun lobby LANSING — Today, the Michigan Senate approved a bill that would eliminate county gun boards that approve concealed pistol…

Questions Abound After Aramark Overseer Jumps Ship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 30, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Questions Abound After Aramark Overseer Jumps Ship Departure of controversial former prison chief adds to Aramark’s embattled legacy in Michigan LANSING — The controversy surrounding the state’s prison food service contract with Aramark only worsens with the news that Ed Buss, the contract…

NRA Priorities for Michigan

By Brad O’Neil Just as one unnecessary and dangerous bill is averted another is introduced. Welcome to NRA-controlled Michigan. Earlier this month, Governor Snyder vetoed an NRA (National Rifle Association)-backed bill that would have made it possible for individuals with PPOs (Personal Protection Orders) or as they’re more commonly known, Restraining Orders, to obtain CPLs…

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Bill Schuette Joins the Cast of Michigan ‘Corporate Puppets’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 27, 2014 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Bill Schuette Joins the Cast of Michigan ‘Corporate Puppets’ Puppet Snyder is joined by Puppet Schuette for a rap about the direction they’re taking Michigan  LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan released the second video of their “Corporate Puppet” series. The latest video introduces a…

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Strange Bedfellows: Progress Michigan Supports Mackinac Center FOIA Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  January 22, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Strange Bedfellows: Progress Michigan Supports Mackinac Center FOIA Lawsuit FOIA reform is an issue we can all agree on LANSING – Today, Progress Michigan announced their support for a lawsuit brought by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy alleging that the Michigan Liquor Control…

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Progress Michigan on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 20, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on President Obama’s State of the Union Address MICHIGAN — The following statement can be attributed to Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight’s contrast between the State of the…

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Progress Michigan Responds to Gov. Snyder’s Fifth State of the State Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Progress Michigan State of the State Response January 20, 2014 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Responds to Gov. Snyder’s Fifth State of the State Address MICHIGAN — Below is Progress Michigan’s statement in response to Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State address: “Governor Snyder kept talking about the river of opportunity,…