FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 24, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Earns Petition Victory in Michigan Supreme Court Michigan’s Top Court Strikes Down Signature Cap and Affidavit requirements for signature gathering efforts LANSING – After nearly three years of legal battles, Progress Michigan scored a major victory today before the Michigan…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 14, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Show Strong Support for Minimum Wage Bump, Abortion Rights Monthly newsletter examines sentiment around January 6, along with several other issues MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 6, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Responds to FOIA Request Progress Michigan is glad to see no criminal charge will be pursued in Helton case MICHIGAN – In December 2021, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department filed a criminal complaint against Howell resident Kasey…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan December 10, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Michigan Republicans Spread Coronavirus Misinformation Republican lawmakers, officials, and groups continue to exacerbate the pandemic by spreading misinformation and fear MICHIGAN – Amidst a record-breaking coronavirus surge, Michigan Republicans continue to spread conspiracy theories and misinformation. They share fear-mongering posts on…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan December 9, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders are Sick of Republican Lawmakers’ Political Games Voters are not on board with GOP plans around voting rights, mental healthcare MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released their final Lake Effect for 2021. The Lake Effect is a monthly research…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan December 8, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Lawmakers Signing Secrecy Agreements on Corporate Tax Breaks MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan is raising major concerns today after news broke that state lawmakers have signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) surrounding pending tax break legislation for corporations. According to a recent report by the Detroit…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan December 8, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Michigan’s Propane Prices are Near an All-Time High, Here’s Why Corporate greed abets fearmongering, but Whitmer and Nessel are helping families get by MICHIGAN – As temperatures fall and propane use increases, fossil fuel corporations aided by their well-paid lobbyists are squeezing…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 19, 2021 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act, Urges Senate to Act President Biden’s agenda will make life better for working families MICHIGAN – Following news that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act, Progress…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Multiple Organizations November 18, 2021 Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org Rural Michigan Advocates Urge Passage of Build Back Better Act Critical investment in the American people will put all Michiganders on path to prosperity MICHIGAN –– Multiple advocates, activists and organizations who are dedicated to promoting progress in rural Michigan communities are urging…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan November 17, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Open Letter: Faith Leaders Speak Out on Secure MI Vote Petition Clergy and faith leaders sign onto letter raising concerns about impact of Secure MI Vote MICHIGAN – Over 60 faith leaders and clergy from across Michigan signed on to an open…