FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 18, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Supports Ottawa County Open Meetings Lawsuit Appeal MICHIGAN – On Monday, an appeal was filed in response to the recent dismissal of a lawsuit against a group of Ottawa County Commissioners also known as Ottawa Impact. In response, Sam Inglot, executive…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 12, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Michigan House GOP Leadership Joins Far-Right on LGBTQ+ Hate & Disinformation The MIGOP continues spreading hate and disinformation about efforts to ensure LGBTQ+ Michiganders are equally protected under the law MICHIGAN – Last week, Michigan House Republicans, from the fringe right-wing ranks…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 12, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters Show Strong Support for Transparency Reform, 2024 Budget Priorities pushed by Gov. Whitmer, Democratic legislature, continue to be popular MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Tuesday, June 11, 2023 Contact: Kim Hunter, kim@progressmichigan.org, 313-287-2992 Progress Michigan Statement on the Passing of the Honorable JoAnn Watson DETROIT – Yesterday, Detroit civil rights icon and former City Councilmember Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson passed away at the age of 72. The following is a statement released on behalf…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 27, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Commends David Hecker for Decades of Leadership MICHIGAN – Following the announcement of AFT Michigan president David Hecker’s retirement, Progress Michigan is celebrating his leadership over the years. The following quote can be attributed to Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan: “Over the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 29, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Michigan Legislators Deliver on Progressive Priorities State budget continues trend of prioritizing public schools and supporting working families MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, the Michigan Legislature passed a budget that includes increased support for infrastructure and public schools. This budget is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 29, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Unhinged U.S. Supreme Court Judges Push the Country Further Away from Equality Affirmative action decision voids country’s commitment to communities of color MICHIGAN – On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled to outlaw affirmative action and the consideration of race in…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 22, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Continue to Support Safe, Inclusive Communities Gun violence prevention and LGBTQ+ equality highly popular among voters MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the latest issue of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks voters’ opinions about a variety of political…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 20, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, 313-400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Calls on Republican Leaders to Denounce Grand New Party PAC Multiple Republican lawmakers are involved with new right-wing extremist group spreading disinformation and hate speech LANSING – Progress Michigan is calling on the Michigan Republican Party to denounce the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 13, 2023 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org MIGOP Chair Kristina Karamo to Face Well-Deserved Consequences Karamo and lawyers involved in the suit now on the hook for nearly $60,000 MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, a circuit court judge declared that Michigan Republican Party Chair Kristina Karamo and her lawyers will need…