FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 6, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Testimony Shows Snyder Lied About Legionnaire’s to Congress Harvey Hollins blows holes in Snyder’s story, Schuette should charge governor MICHIGAN — Gongwer News Service is reporting that the testimony of Harvey Hollins, an aide to Gov. Rick Snyder contradicts what the governor said…
FOR IMMEIDATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 3, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on State Police Trooper Resignation Col. Etue should follow suit LANSING – The following is a statement from Progress Michigan regarding the news that State Police Trooper Mark Bessner has resigned amid an investigation into the events…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 3, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Website Urges Action in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting ThoughtsThenAction.com allows people to contact D.C. reps with call to action LANSING — In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, we’re seeing elected officials like President Donald Trump and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 26, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org MSP Chief Must Step Aside in Wake of Police Brutality Protest Comments Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue shared meme calling players protesting “degenerates” MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is calling on Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue to step down from her post in the wake of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 20, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Snyder Cements Legacy as a Corporate Stooge, Coward Even after outcry, Snyder signs Citizens United on Steroids LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Gov. Rick Snyder signing SB335 and 336 allowing unlimited corporate money to influence Michigan’s elections…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 20, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on New Civil Service Rules LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the new civil service rules that were pushed through the Michigan Civil Service Commission by anti-union Snyder appointees. “This is all part of the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 19, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Bill Schuette is the Original ‘Pharma Bro’ LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Attorney General Bill Schuette’s press statement that he has opened an “investigation into opioid manufacturers and distributors.” “Bill Schuette is the original Pharma Bro,” said…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 19, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org House Committee Rejects Transparency, Votes to Enshrine Citizens United on Steroids MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 335 being reported out of the House Elections and Ethics committee, which would codify unlimited corporate spending in Michigan elections.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 14, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Senate GOP Votes to Enshrine Corporate Money in Michigan Politics MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bill 335, which would codify unlimited corporate spending in Michigan elections. “This bill is Citizens United on…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 12, 2017 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Calls on Officials to Protect Those Protesting Kid Rock Social media posts contain threats aimed at peaceful protesters DETROIT — Progress Michigan is calling on local officials, including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig, to…