FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan May 8, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress MI Reminds Michiganders of GOP ‘Decade of Deceit’ Ahead of Debate Republicans have had total control over Michigan, ignored problems & made others worse LANSING — As Republican candidates for governor get set to take the stage for a debate…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 25, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Must Denounce Islamophobia Patrick Colbeck spewing lies about Dem candidate’s religion cannot go unanswered MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is calling on Republican gubernatorial candidates, especially Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Attorney General Bill Schuette, to denounce…
Today is Tax Day and a big topic of discussion has been the fallout from the GOP Tax Scam that was passed in 2017. Republicans like Congressman Mike Bishop and Attorney General Bill Schuette have been singing the plan’s praises ever since it passed. They claim that the tax plan is benefitting working families. But…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 12, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org VIDEO: Brian Calley Can’t Run From His Record Progress Michigan visits Brian Calley’s video shoot in Portland PORTLAND, Mich. — On March 11th, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley was in Downtown Portland, MI to shoot a video and Progress Michigan was on…
Leadership isn’t a word many would associate with our elected officials in Lansing during the last decade. With Governor Rick Snyder’s failures in Flint, Detroit, and the roads, and Bill Schuette’s failure to protect all people, many have a sour taste about leadership in Lansing. However, one leader stood out in 2017 – Senate Minority…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 7, 2018 Progress Michigan has been calling for cancellation since beginning MICHIGAN — According to MIRS News, Gov. Rick Snyder is planning to “reverse course on using private vendors for prison food service” following years of Progress Michigan calling for such action. The out-of-state, for-profit food service…
Last week, Governor Rick Snyder appointed three new members to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, one of whom is the outspoken anti-LGBTQ activist and bishop, Ira Combs, Jr. After decades of working against the best interests of LGBTQ Michiganders, Combs was met with criticism from equality activists and elected officials alike questioning his place on…
January 30, 2018 Partisanship, past failures to protect vulnerable citizens raise real concerns LANSING — Watchdog group Progress Michigan issued the following response to the appointment of former governor John Engler as interim president of Michigan State University. The statement should be attributed to Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan: “At a time…
January 30, 2018 Focus on national issues should include a look at impacts on state policies as well Lansing — State-based progressive advocacy groups will respond in real time to President Trump’s first State of the Union address. The groups which focus their work on state policy and accountability note a need for more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 26, 2018 Secchia Donations Must Be Returned After He Blames Nassar Survivors GOP Mega-Donor has given over hundreds of thousands to Republicans in last decade alone LANSING — Progress Michigan is calling for Republicans like Bill Schuette to return donations from mega-donor Peter Secchia after he made tone-deaf…