Speaker Cotter Needs to Be Part of Courser-Gamrat Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  August 7, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Speaker Cotter Needs to Be Part of Courser-Gamrat Investigation What did the Leadership know and when did they know it? LANSING — In light of the recent scandal involving Tea Party State Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat attempting tocover up their…

Courser/Gamrat Have Deceived Their Constituents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan August 7, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Courser/Gamrat Have Deceived Their Constituents LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the news that Republican state representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat allegedly used state resources to try to cover up a extramarital affair between the conservative lawmakers. The…

Progress Michigan Challenges Unreasonable FOIA Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan August 4, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Challenges Unreasonable FOIA Charges Progress Michigan FOIA seeks information regarding lobbyist influence in Attorney General’s office LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan appealed a cost estimate from the Office of the Attorney General regarding the watchdog group’s latest FOIA request. The…

Progress Michigan Stands with Planned Parenthood, Against Extremist Lies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 28, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Stands with Planned Parenthood, Against Extremist Lies Speaks out against attacks on health care provider LANSING — Anti-choice activists have reached a new low with the release of another secretly recorded video that seeks to attack Planned Parenthood and go…

Progress Michigan Statement on Decision to End Aramark Contract

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  July 13, 2015  Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@proressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Decision to end Aramark Contract  LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement in response to Aramark’s contract being cancelled by mutual agreement. “Today’s announcement is great news for people who value accountability. Progress Michigan is…

ALEC State Chair Dishonest in WNEM Interview About ALEC Bills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 10, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org ALEC State Chair Dishonest in WNEM Interview About ALEC Bills Sen. Green’s ALEC-model legislation moved from committee just days before interview aired LANSING — During an interview with WNEM, the Co-Chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) Michigan chapter, Senator Mike Green,…

Bill Schuette Should Speak Out about Midland County District Court; Defend Law of the Land

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  July 1, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Bill Schuette Should Speak Out about Midland County District Court; Defend Law of the Land Courts decision to halt marriages a clear slap at Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality decision LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan is calling on Attorney General Bill Schuette to…

Progress Michigan to New Corrections Director: Cancel the Aramark Contract

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan to New Corrections Director: Cancel the Aramark Contract Heidi Washington has an opportunity to show leadership on first day; poll shows voters want Aramark gone LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan is calling on Heidi Washington, the new director of the Department of Corrections,…

Gov. Snyder Signs Death Star Bill, Attacks Workers Across Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  June 30, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Gov. Snyder Signs Death Star Bill, Attacks Workers Across Michigan Corporate-backed bill will allow big business to run roughshod over communities LANSING — Today, Gov. Rick Snyder silenced the voices of millions of Michiganders by signing legislation that prevents local governments from…

Progress Michigan: Love Wins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 26, 2015 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan: Love Wins Ruling is proof that government can be the peoples’ tool for good, justice and equality LANSING — Progress Michigan joined the chorus of millions celebrating today’s ruling guaranteeing marriage equality for LGBT Americans. The following statement can be…