Below you will find comments from experts and organizational leaders in response to Governor Snyder’s proposed budget. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Leigh Fifelski at leigh@progressmichigan.org or via phone at 517.999.3646. David Holtz, Executive Director, Progress Michigan (517.999.3646): “Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed budget is heavy on cuts to families and children, and…
For Immediate Release Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 CONTACT: David Holtz (313) 300-4454, Christina Kuo (248) 508-0971, Linda Teeter (269) 352-3811 Citizens Groups: Elected Officials, Appointees Must Cut Salaries, Benefits As more budget cuts loom, Lansing must lead by example to reform government, share in sacrifice LANSING – As Governor Snyder prepares to release a proposed budget with…
For Immediate Release Thursday, Feb. 3 2011 CONTACT: David Holtz PHONE: 313.300.4454 Independent study: public employees are undercompensated by 5.3 percent LANSING – Michigan citizens group, Progress Michigan, today called on Gov. Rick Snyder to protect services for working families and refrain from cutting the public sector after a new independent study showed…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: LEIGH FIFELSKIFriday, January 14, 2011 (517) 999-3646 Snyder, Cabinet, Senior Staff Should Save Taxpayer Dollars, Lead By Example LANSING – Citizens group Progress Michigan today called on Governor Rick Snyder to lead by example and forgo taking any salary as governor and cutting salary and benefits for top staff before asking others…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Holtz, (517) 999-3646Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 Decisions as a top judge put ideology before children, consumers LANSING – Citizens group Progress Michigan today criticized the selection of Maura Corrigan as director of the Department of Human Services, pointing out the former Supreme Court justice’s rulings and actions that put ideology…
Strategies Would Support Chevy Volt, Other Electric Vehicles LANSING – A Midwest Governors Association task force has recommended cleaner fuels and increased use of cleaner vehicles like the electric Chevy Volt to create jobs in Michigan and other Midwest states. The recommendations come in a report from a broad-based group that included government officials,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anne Woiwode 517-484-2372Thursday, December 16, 2010 Shannon Fisk 347.393.5557 Governor’s Clean Energy Legacy hangs in the Balance as Judge Rejects Law and Science in Overturning DNRE Permit Denial HOLLAND, MI–Citizens groups today urged Governor Granholm to defend her clean energy policies and legacy in Michigan by appealing a misguided decision…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David HoltzTuesday, November 30, 2010 517-999-3646 Former Engler Official Tried To Thwart EPA on Clean Water Act LANSING, MI–Progress Michigan today criticized Governor-elect Rick Snyder’s choice to head the state’s environmental agency, saying it raises serious doubts about Snyder’s commitment to protecting Michigan’s lakes, rivers, streams and air. Synder today named former…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David HoltzFriday, October 29, 2010 313.300.4454 Guide Spotlights Endorsements of Progressive Groups LANSING – Citizens group Progress Michigan today unveiled its 2010 Michigan Voter Guide, an online guide for voters showcasing the endorsed candidates of Michigan’s progressive community. “We are excited to release our 2010 Michigan Voter Guide — our first…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Leigh FifelskiThursday October 28, 2010 (517) 999.3646 Permit is part of a coal project that is already on hold Bay City, MI – Citizens today criticized a decision by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to provide a permit to Consumers Energy to drain wetlands near Bay City for a…