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New Poll: Michigan Republicans Have the Wrong Priorities (As Usual)

According to Progress Michigan’s latest Lake Effect poll, Michiganders are decidedly unhappy with how House Republicans have chosen to spend their first couple of months in the majority. The following statement can be attributed to Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan:

“Michigan MAGA Republicans have been back in the House majority for less than three months, and Michiganders are already sick of their twisted priorities and dangerous policy agenda. Instead of supporting public schools, Matt Hall and company are doubling down on the perennially unpopular DeVos-backed scheme to defund public education in order to expand private and charter schools that the wealthy can profit off of.

Republicans Celebrate Bring Your Awful Former AG to Work Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 19, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Republicans Celebrate Bring Your Awful Former AG to Work Day Committee run by Reps. Rigas, Schriver gets even more awful with Bill Schuette guest appearance MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan called attention to the decision to have two former attorneys general,…

SOTS Vision Should Uplift Workers, Defend Against Trump

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 26, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org SOTS Vision Should Uplift Workers, Defend Against Trump  MICHIGAN – As Governor Gretchen Whitmer prepares to deliver her State of the State address, Progress Michigan is calling for her to seize this moment to address the urgent needs of working families, marginalized…

Progress Michigan Statement on Rolling Back of Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 21, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Rolling Back of Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the following statement in response to the Michigan Legislature rolling back the state’s minimum wage increase and paid sick leave. The following…

POLL: Michiganders Less Likely to Vote for Lawmakers Who Rolled Back Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Laws

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 19, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org POLL: Michiganders Less Likely to Vote for Lawmakers Who Rolled Back Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Laws A majority also believe Michigan should eliminate the tipped wage MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan’s February Lake Effect poll, which tracks public opinion about a variety…

Wife’s Embezzlement Lawsuit, Investigation Brings Questions for Senator Dan Lauwers 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 4, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Wife’s Embezzlement Lawsuit, Investigation Brings Questions for Senator Dan Lauwers  What did Senator Lauwers know and when did he know it?  MICHIGAN –  On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the following statement reacting to the news of an embezzlement investigation and lawsuit…

POLL: Plurality of Michiganders Opposed to Tariffs as Trump Admits Pain is Coming for Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 4, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org POLL: Plurality of Michiganders Opposed to Tariffs as Trump Admits Pain is Coming for Families Lake Effect poll shows increased opposition for those who understand tariffs will raise costs  MICHIGAN –  Progress Michigan released the January issue of Lake Effect, a monthly…