Who is she? Representative Vanessa Guerra represents House District 95, serving Bridgeport Township, Buena Vista Township, Carrollton Township, James Township, Kochville Township, the city of Saginaw, Spaulding Township, Zilwaukee and Zilwaukee Township. She serves on the elections and ethics and judiciary committees. Representative Guerra is serving her third term in the House. Before joining the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 20, 2019 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan v. Schuette Appeal to be Heard by Supreme Court Progress MI has evidence showing Schuette, staff used private email accounts to conduct public business LANSING — The Michigan Supreme Court will hear Progress Michigan’s case as the government…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 12, 2019 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Applauds Changes Made to LORA Extending document retention policy to two years puts legislature in line with rest of state LANSING — Progress Michigan announced support for the bill package opening up the legislature to more transparency through the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 11, 2019 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Make LORA Document Retention Policy Better for #SunshineWeek Proposed 30-day retention policy makes transparency a flash in the pan LANSING — As the Michigan Legislature debates increased transparency during Sunshine Week, Progress Michigan is calling attention to a massive hole in…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 12, 2019 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on Gov. Whitmer’s SOTS Governor takes strong stances on education, fixing the damn roads and transparency MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s first State of the State address: “Gov. Whitmer showed real…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 1, 2019 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Whitmer Continues to Improve Transparency in Michigan Executive order will limit state agencies’ ability to drag feet when responding to FOIA MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is praising Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today for an executive order improving transparency in state government by limiting…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 15, 2018 Contact: Hugh Madden, 734-250-2070, hugh@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Calls on Senator Meekhof to Discipline Senators Brandenburg and Marleau Votes for personal financial gain likely a violation of Senate rules LANSING — Today, Progress Michigan mailed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof urging him to discipline…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 19, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org SOS Error Potentially Disenfranchises Michigan Voters Departmental error means voter addresses don’t match driver’s license address MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan has submitted a Freedom of Information Act request and is demanding answers from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson after information surfaced that…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan August 2, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Documents Suggest Lt. Governor Calley Inflated His Involvement in Flint Search of emails yields zero conversations between Calley, Mayor of Flint LANSING — Progress Michigan, a government watchdog group, released the results of a Freedom of Information Act request showing Lt.…
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…