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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Monday, September 11, 2023 Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org New Report Highlights Policy Action for Rural America Progress Michigan joins rural communities in developing roadmaps to succeed and prosper MICHIGAN – A national collaborative of rural policy and advocacy organizations released their 2023 Rural Action Policy Report, outlining specific investments, policy improvements, and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan August 29, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Poll: Michiganders Support AI Regulation to Protect Our Elections A vast majority are concerned about AI being used to influence our elections and back regulations working to combat that influence MICHIGAN –– Progress Michigan recently released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 25, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Prominent MIGOP Activist Again Linked to White Supremacy Progress Michigan yet again (this is getting old) calls on MIGOP leadership to condemn Republican activist and leader Shane Trejo for his white supremacist and alt-right views MICHIGAN – Shane Trejo, the former…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Multiple Organizations August 22, 2023 Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org, (248) 622-9910 Farmers, Organizations Call on Michigan Legislature to Pass Agricultural Right to Repair HB 4673 would save farmers both time and money, benefitting rural farming communities MICHIGAN — Today, 31 organizations, farmers, and farming advocates released a joint letter to the Michigan Legislature urging…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 15, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Latest Indictments Continue to Shine Light on MAGA Republican Attempt to Destroy Our Democracy LANSING – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the following statement on the latest indictments against Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans handed down by a grand jury in Georgia.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 15, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters Show Strong Support for Accountability Across the Board Michiganders back accountability for corporate polluters, utility companies, and false electors MICHIGAN — On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks…
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…
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…
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…
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…
