Here in the Great Lakes state, water has always been a source of pride. While many political issues prove divisive, one thing Michiganders can all agree on is that protecting our Great Lakes and ensuring everyone has access to clean drinking water should be important priorities for our elected officials. Unfortunately, Republicans have had total…
The way our democracy is meant to work is simple. We, the voters, elect candidates whose values align with ours. They, being good and faithful public servants, work hard to fight for our well-being. Unfortunately, the influence of money and corporate donors undermines that process. This problem is especially bad here in Michigan, which ranks…
Young people have historically felt their voices are not heard in the halls of government, and Representative Abdullah Hammoud is working to change that. With a new generation quickly becoming the largest voting bloc and wage-earners in America, it’s important young people have a voice in government. Decisions made today will affect young people for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 12, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Schuette, Calley Must Respond to Trump’s Comments Silence means they approve of Trump’s “shithole” comments MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is calling on Attorney General Bill Schuette and Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley to respond to Donald Trump’s racist, xenophobic remarks about other countries.…
Did Brian Calley Accuse Bill Schuette of Misconduct in Office? This week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley made the following statement to Nolan Finley on 910AM in Detroit about Attorney General Bill Schuette’s Flint investigation: “I don’t think there’s any chance whatsoever they would have been charged with the things they’ve been charged with if Bill…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 16, 2017 Contact: Hugh Madden, 734-250-2070, hugh@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Blasts Bill Schuette for Ducking Accountability, Filing Frivolous Appeals Attorney General seeks to delay lawsuit demanding release of emails from personal accounts used to conduct state business LANSING — Progress Michigan is calling out Attorney General Bill Schuette…
Progress Michigan News from Progress Michigan August 14, 2017 Contact: Hugh Madden, 734-250-2070, hugh@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Response to GOP Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel: You Can’t Run from Your Party LANSING – The following is a statement in response to National Republican Party Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel’s statements earlier today in response to the “Unite the Right” rally…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 27, 2016 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org ‘MI Big Rig’ Tour Launched in Lansing to Hold Republicans Accountable Semi-truck representing the MIGOP’s “rigged” economy will make stops in cities across Michigan LANSING — With the honk of a horn from the semi-truck parked in front of the…