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J6 Anniversary: Michigan’s Insurrection Caucus 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 6, 2023 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org J6 Anniversary: Michigan’s Insurrection Caucus  On the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 violent insurrection, Progress Michigan calls attention to Republican lawmakers connected to the Big Lie       MICHIGAN – Today marks the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021, violent insurrection at…

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New Poll: Michiganders Weigh in on Policy Priorities Post-Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan December 9, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Weigh in on Policy Priorities Post-Election Voters look forward to progress on abortion rights, labor, LGBTQ+ equality, and more MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a…

Progress Michigan Demands Answers from Incoming Lawmaker Regarding January 6th Insurrection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  November 30, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org  Progress Michigan Demands Answers from Incoming Lawmaker Regarding January 6th Insurrection Michiganders deserve answers after new evidence appears to show Representative-elect Neil Friske attending January 6th insurrection MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan has unearthed evidence that appears to show Michigan State Representative-elect…

Bogus Voter Sabotage Lawsuit Targeting Detroit Thrown Out  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  November 7, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Bogus Voter Sabotage Lawsuit Targeting Detroit Thrown Out   MICHIGAN – In Wayne County Circuit Court today, Judge Timothy Kenny protected the constitutional liberties of Detroit voters ahead of the upcoming election by dismissing a lawsuit that would violate their ability to vote via absentee ballot.…

Voting Rights Advocates Call Out Efforts to Disenfranchise Voters with Bogus ‘Challenges’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from All Voting is Local & Promote the Vote November 4, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Voting Rights Advocates Call Out Efforts to Disenfranchise Voters with Bogus ‘Challenges’ Voter protection efforts being mobilized across the state to count every vote MICHIGAN – Recent reports indicate that an election denier group called Election Integrity Force…

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New Poll: Voters Believe in Election Processes, Want Every Vote Counted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 1, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters Believe in Election Processes, Want Every Vote Counted Key ballot proposals see majority support in the leadup to Election Day MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks Michigan voters’ opinions…

Progress Michigan Demands Removal of False Tudor Dixon Ads 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan  October 27, 2022 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org  Progress Michigan Demands Removal of False Tudor Dixon Ads  Letter sent to television stations airing ads with false disclaimers, running afoul of campaign finance laws and reporting requirements to deceive public  MICHIGAN – After filing a campaign finance complaint this week implicating the Republican Governors…

RELEASE: Complaint: Dixon & RGA Implicated in Massive Campaign Finance Violations & Illegal Candidate Coordination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan October 26, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Complaint: Dixon & RGA Implicated in Massive Campaign Finance Violations & Illegal Candidate CoordinationGet Michigan Working Again PAC is a front for RGA-funded pro-Dixon advertising MICHIGAN – Today, Progress Michigan filed a complaint alleging several serious Michigan Campaign Finance Act violations against Tudor Dixon’s campaign,…

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DeVos-Backed Republicans Must Answer for Chatfield’s Alleged Crimes 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan  October 19, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org DeVos-Backed Republicans Must Answer for Chatfield’s Alleged Crimes  Lansing corruption entangled Chatfield, others with the DeVos political machine   MICHIGAN – Upon leaving the Michigan Legislature in 2020, former House Speaker Lee Chatfield made a tribute to Lansing power couple Anne and Rob Minard…