FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 8, 2010 CONTACT: Jesse Worker (812) 606-1748 DETROIT – Michigan environmental groups, along with State Representative Rashida Tlaib, called on Secretary of State Clinton Wednesday to deny the permit of a proposed TransCanada Oil pipeline that would carry 900,000 gallons per day of polluting tar sands from Canada to the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 6, 2010 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski (517) 999-3646 LANSING – Citizens group Progress Michigan today praised the people of Michigan for rebuffing the Tea Party in its attempt to deny health care to more than 1.5 million Michigan citizens who lack health insurance because of the struggling economy. The Tea Party…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 30, 2010 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski (517) 490-1394 For Hoekstra, running for governor comes ahead of unemployed MI families LANSING – When U.S. Rep. Hoekstra took a day off on Tuesday to campaign for governor, he failed to cast a vote supporting unemployment relief to nearly 90,000 Michigan citizens – and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2010 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski (517) 490-1394 Proposals in House will protect Michigan’s lakes, economy LANSING – Clean Water Action today applauded a state House panel for moving forward a proposed permanent ban on oil drilling in the Great Lakes and called on the full House to act quickly ensure Michigan…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, June 21, 2010 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski 517.999.3646 Citizens demand real reforms, ending legislative stonewalling LANSING, MI – Citizens today called on Speaker Andy Dillon to immediately shut unfair corporate loopholes that pad corporate profits without creating jobs, but rob Michigan families of vital funds to pay for schools, police, fire and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 14, 2010 Contact: Cyndi Roper (517) 490-1394 Constitutional amendment would protect Michigan’s lakes, economy HARRISON TOWNSHIP – Clean Water Action today supported a plan to ban drilling in the Great Lakes, a protection that would ensure Michigan doesn’t become the next oil disaster zone with devastating consequences to local communities…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Contact: Leigh Fifelski 517.999.3646 Former White House Aide Headlines Annual Event Focused On Michigan Reforms EAST LANSING, MI –Green jobs pioneer Van Jones will be the keynote speaker for the 4th annual Michigan Summit on June 12, headlining a day-long event focusing on key issues and policy reforms…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 3, 2010 Contact: Karen DeMott 517.999.3646 Former White House Aide Headlines Annual Event Focused On Michigan Reforms EAST LANSING, MI –Green jobs pioneer Van Jones will be the keynote speaker for the 4th annual Michigan Summit on June 12, headlining a day-long event focusing on key issues and policy reforms…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 21, 2010 Contact: Patrick Schuh 517-214-4288 State Revenue Estimates on Business Tax Point To Reform Priorities LANSING, MI—A leading citizens group advocating state reforms said today news that taxes paid by Michigan businesses have declined this year points to a need to focus debate on other revenue reforms. “Michigan businesses…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 21, 2010 Contact: Leigh Fifelski 517-999-3646 Shareholders Resolutions Received High Support While Ratepayers Rallied Outside Annual Meeting LANSING – CMS Energy shareholders are sending a clear signal they have deep concerns about a proposed Bay County coal plant and the risk it poses to the company’s financial stability after a…