Category Archives: press release

Hillsdale GOP Official in Infamous Shirkey Video Organized Buses to D.C. Insurrection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 19, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Hillsdale GOP Official in Infamous Shirkey Video Organized Buses to D.C. Insurrection Daren Wiseley, pictured next to Shirkey in now-infamous diner video, organized caravan to Jan. 6th insurrection MICHIGAN — While Mike Shirkey has rightfully grabbed headlines for his dangerous comments that were caught…

In May Speech, Shirkey Laid Pre-Cursor to D.C. Insurrection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 17, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org In May Speech, Shirkey Laid Pre-Cursor to D.C. Insurrection “I came here today with three weapons,” Senate Majority Leader told armed anti-Whitmer crowd in speech opening MICHIGAN –– Progress Michigan is calling attention to a speech that Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey…

The Call is Coming from Inside the House…and Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 9, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org  The Call is Coming from Inside the House…and Senate Report details how Michigan Republican leaders, including Sen. Mike Shirkey, fund and support right-wing extremism MICHIGAN — A story from the New York Times details how Sen. Mike Shirkey, MIGOP Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock, and other Republican…

Progressive Groups Challenge Petition Restrictions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 8, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progressive Groups Challenge Petition Restrictions MICHIGAN – Progressive group Progress Michigan, along with the League of Women Voters Michigan and Michiganders for Fair and Transparent Elections, filed a complaint on Monday challenging unconstitutional restrictions on signature gathering for petition drives.  “Michigan voters…

New Poll: Michiganders are Fed Up with the MIGOP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 5, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders are Fed Up with the MIGOP Monthly newsletter examines voter attitudes on COVID policies, political figures MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the latest issue of Lake Effect, a recurring research newsletter that tracks voters’ views on various policy…

Time for Senate Republicans to Get Over Their Fragile Egos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 3, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Time for Senate Republicans to Get Over Their Fragile Egos McBroom comment on feeling “emasculated” by the governor sparks intense secondhand embarrassment MICHIGAN – After the Senate voted to reject even more of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s political appointees for no legitimate reason,…

Shirkey Tied to Funding Effort of Shady “Unlock Michigan” Effort

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 1, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Shirkey Tied to Funding Effort of Shady “Unlock Michigan” Effort Michigan! My Michigan! A non-profit tied to Shirkey, donated $500K to petition group MICHIGAN — Campaign finance reports show a non-profit with ties to Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey funded a right-wing…

Mike Shirkey Reminds Everyone He’s Still a Sexist Creep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 28, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Mike Shirkey Reminds Everyone He’s Still a Sexist Creep Majority Leader’s latest comments about the governor are unacceptable MICHIGAN – Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is once again the subject of widespread public criticism after making another sexist remark, this time about…