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Progress Michigan Joins Call for Increased Education Funding, Respect for Educators

Progress MichiganBy Conen Morgan June 18, 2019 Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 18, 2019 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Joins Call for Increased Education Funding, Respect for Educators #RedforEd rally highlights push to properly fund Michigan classrooms LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan joined teachers, students and advocates for quality public education to rally for increased funding for…

Blame the Chamber for Anti-Worker Policies

Progress MichiganBy Conen Morgan June 5, 2019 Leave a comment

Last week, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce was voted the most influential lobbying organization in Lansing for the eighth year in a row. That’s great for the wealthy corporate interests they represent, and very bad news for workers across the state. Unsurprisingly, this group of corporate lobbyists is heavily involved in crafting and…

Announcement: Progress Michigan Grows, Moves West

Progress MichiganBy Conen Morgan May 6, 2019 Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan May 6, 2019 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Announcement: Progress Michigan Grows, Moves West Progress Michigan welcomes two new hires to its team MICHIGAN — To expand both coverage of the Great Lakes Beacon, and Progress Michigan’s presence on the west side of the state, Progress Michigan announced…

Tackling Economic Justice and Racial Division

Progress MichiganBy Conen Morgan August 14, 2018 Leave a comment

As the Trump administration continues to advocate for questionable tariffs and trade wars with China, the blue-collar, white voters who put him over the top in 2016 stand to lose the most. Sadly, this shouldn’t come as a complete surprise given it comes from a man who orchestrated major tax cuts for the wealthy in…

Republicans’ Record on Water

Progress MichiganBy Conen Morgan August 3, 2018 Leave a comment

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…

It’s Time for Transparency in Michigan’s Government

Progress MichiganBy Conen Morgan July 23, 2018 Leave a comment

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…

Legislator of the Year Nominee: Representative Abdullah Hammoud

Progress MichiganBy Progress Michigan February 21, 2018 Leave a comment

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…

Schuette, Calley Must Respond to Trump’s Comments

Progress MichiganBy Progress Michigan January 12, 2018 Leave a comment

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?

Progress MichiganBy Hugh Madden November 30, 2017 Leave a comment

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…

Support Progress with Amazon Smile

Blog, Progress MichiganBy Progress Michigan November 26, 2017 Leave a comment

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