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Progress Michigan Executive Director on Medicaid Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Contact: Lonnie Scott, (734) 323-6028, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Executive Director on Medicaid Expansion “Today approximately 400,000 uninsured Michiganders can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that they will have healthcare options soon,” said Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan. “While being one step closer to Medicaid expansion is cause…

Michigan Freedom Front Proud to Stand Up for Michigan’s Working Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Parody from Progress Michigan Friday, August 2, 2013 Contact: Jessica Tramontana, jessica@progressmichigan.org, 517-974-6302 Attacks on wages, workplace protections the only true way for workers to chart their own extraordinary course in life LANSING – The Michigan Freedom Front today announced continued efforts to build their team headed into the next election, boosting…

Progress Michigan to Conservative Leaders: Stick to the Facts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Contact: Jessica Tramontana, jessica@progressmichigan.org, 517-974-6302 LANSING – Progress Michigan issued the following statement on testimony before a Michigan House subcommittee from Hillsdale President Larry Arnn. In his testimony on the Common Core State Standards, President Arnn falsely claimed that they dictate specific curriculum that,…

Progress Michigan Names New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Monday, July 15, 2013 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org, 734-323-6028 Lonnie Scott to lead progressive communications team starting on July 29 LANSING – Today Progress Michigan named Lonnie Scott as the organization’s new Executive Director, taking over for Zack Pohl, who has accepted a position as Communications Director for…