FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 25, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org The Flint Water Crisis: Three Years Too Long Republican elected officials have done little to help residents, solve problem MICHIGAN — Today marks the three-year anniversary of the switch to the Flint River as a water source, which was part…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 24, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Brian Calley Works for Corporations, Not the People LG teases gubernatorial run despite record of hurting working families LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding reports that Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is gearing up for a gubernatorial run.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 11, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Lawsuit Filed Over AG Bill Schuette’s Use of Private Emails for State Business Transparency and accountability are paramount to a healthy democracy LANSING — Progress Michigan has filed a lawsuit in the Michigan Court of Claims regarding the use of personal…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 4, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Representative Jeremy Moss named ‘Legislator of the Month’ by Progress Michigan Moss awarded for leading the fight for transparency and accountability in government LANSING — Progress Michigan named Representative Jeremy Moss the Legislator of the Month for March. Representative Moss…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 29, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Calling Their Bluff: Progress Michigan Announces Way House Republicans Can Implement FOIA Changes Without Senate Vote House can lead by example by changing rules to follow FOIA package that passed unanimously LANSING — Progress Michigan is calling on the Michigan…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 24, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Republican Plan to Take Away Healthcare, Give Tax Giveaways to Wealthy Fails Unprecedented action by citizens defeats bad bill LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Speaker Paul Ryan and President Trump’s failure to push the Republican healthcare…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 16, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org House FOIA Changes A Step in Right Direction More needs to be done to correct Michigan’s abysmal record on transparency LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan said the passage of a bill package in the Michigan House expanding the Freedom of Information…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 14, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Supports Policies to Root Out Conflicts of Interest People deserve an honest, open and accountable government MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the recent introduction of a bill package by House and Senate Democrats that…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 13, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Republican Health Scheme Would Leave Tens of Millions Uninsured Plan is a boon for the wealthy, not working families MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding news from the Congressional Budget Office that the Republican health care…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 13, 2017 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Sunshine Squad Gets Major Updates in Honor of Sunshine Week Online tool gives citizens access to hard-to-find info, helps hold elected officials accountable LANSING — In recognition of Sunshine Week, a time that highlights the need for transparency and accountability…