Bill Schuette gets a lot of press coverage. From his loyalty to corporate donors like Betsy DeVos to his use of public resources to further his political career, his record has been widely covered in the media – after all, he’s been in elected office for over 30 years. But you might not know as…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan August 15, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Lisa Posthumus Lyons Represents Decade of #TotalGOPControl Failure Working families, democracy, and public education got sold out by Posthumus Lyons MICHIGAN — Bill Schuette’s selection of Lisa Posthumus Lyons as a running mate represents a doubling-down on failed Republican policies that have…
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…
Since Justice Anthony Kennedy’s recent retirement, the battle for control of the U.S. Supreme Court has taken center-stage in many political conversations. President Trump’s nominee to replace him, Brett Kavanaugh, falls to Kennedy’s right and would undoubtedly shift the court in a more conservative direction. Democrats in the Senate have promised to do everything they…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 19, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Snyder Sends Letter to Protect Thin-Skinned Corporate Donor Citizens have a right to protest and call out business lobbyists trying to protect gerrymandering MICHIGAN — Gov. Rick Snyder has sent a letter to various organizations and candidates for office calling for…
In recent years, debates about health care have taken center-stage in the political landscape, both in Michigan and across the country. While ensuring everyone can access the care they need seems like something we should all be able to agree on, many of our elected officials are fighting for exactly the opposite. Here in Michigan,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 2, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Quest for Transparency goes to MI Supreme Court Michigan has worst transparency ratings in U.S., reform starts with AG’s office LANSING — Progress Michigan is taking its push for transparency in the Office of Attorney General all the way to the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 20, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Court of Appeals Decision Decision disappointing, Progress Michigan Reviewing Options LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding a Court of Appeals decision in the organization’s lawsuit against Attorney General Bill Schuette seeking disclosure under…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 19, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Calls on Governor Snyder to Withhold Michigan National Guard from Border Lt. Governor Calley and Attorney General Schuette should do all they can to end family separation LANSING — Progress Michigan is calling on Governor Rick Snyder to recall…