Senate Oversight Report Confirms the Obvious

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Senate Oversight Report Confirms the Obvious MICHIGAN – After a report from the Senate Oversight Committee found no evidence of fraud during the November 2020 election, Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan issued the following statement:  “Of course, the…

Thank You, Governor Whitmer

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 17, 2021 Contact: Lonnie Scott,  lonnie@progressmichigan.org Thank You, Governor Whitmer Governor’s leadership saved thousands of lives throughout this pandemic MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan will fully reopen on June 22. The following response can be attributed to Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress…

‘Transparency Reform’ Passed by House is Just an Illusion

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 9, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574,  sam@progressmichigan.org ‘Transparency Reform’ Passed by House is Just an Illusion Financial disclosure bills fall well short of real disclosure MICHIGAN – After news that the Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan set of financial disclosure bills, transparency advocates are calling…

New Poll: Michiganders Don’t Want to See Voting Rights Rolled Back

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan June 7, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Don’t Want to See Voting Rights Rolled Back Monthly newsletter examines opinions on election laws MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion in…

Questions Remain Around Republican Ties to Militia and Insurrection

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan & MI People’s Campaign June 3, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Questions Remain Around Republican Ties to Militia and Insurrection Current lack of federal investigation does not mean MIGOP officials should escape scrutiny MICHIGAN – Today on a virtual press call, Progress Michigan and the Michigan People’s…

14 Organizations Call for Improved Financial Disclosure Policies

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Multiple Organizations May 18, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Organizations Call for Improved Financial Disclosure Policies HB 4680-4686 are not the financial disclosure we need Lansing – On Tuesday, a group of 14 organizations who support government ethics and transparency released the following joint statement about HB 4680-4686, which…

Leaked Video Exposes Nationwide Voter Suppression Campaign

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan May 14, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Leaked Video Exposes Nationwide Voter Suppression Campaign Voting rights advocates slam right-wing efforts to push anti-voter bills in key states MICHIGAN – Leaked video of a meeting with wealthy right-wing donors shows the executive director of Heritage for America, an organization connected with the…

Gov. Whitmer Correct in Issuing Warning Letter to Shut Down Line 5

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan May 11, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, (616) 916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Gov. Whitmer Correct in Issuing Warning Letter to Shut Down Line 5  Gov. has legal authority to order shutdown, while Enbridge chooses to operate its pipeline unlawfully  MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan is applauding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s action to shut down Line…