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September 15, 2026

New Poll: AIPAC More Unpopular than NRA and Trump

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that fewer Michiganders view the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) favorably than either the National Rifle Association (NRA) or President Donald Trump.

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September 15, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Stand for Reproductive Freedom

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that over six out of ten Michiganders believe it is important to protect abortion rights in this year’s election.

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September 14, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Want Representatives That Actually Live Here

Recent Progress Michigan poll says over four out of five Michiganders say it matters whether a candidate actually lives in the state or district they seek to represent.

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September 11, 2026

NEW POLL: Proposal 2 Maintains Strong Majority Support

Recent polling released by Progress Michigan in concert with Public Policy Polling shows a large majority of Michiganders support Proposal 2

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In response to the news that the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Resolution 350 creating a select committee to investigate the Board of State Canvassers and Board of Elections because the Americans for Citizens Voting initiative failed to have the required signatures to make the November ballot, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

August 26, 2026

Speaker Hall’s New Select Committee is a Waste of Time and Taxpayer Dollars  

In response to the news that the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Resolution 350 creating a select committee to investigate the Board of State Canvassers and Board of Elections because the Americans for Citizens Voting initiative failed to have the required signatures to make the November ballot, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

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A new poll released by End Gun Violence Michigan in collaboration with Progress Michigan and Public Policy Polling revealed ongoing majority support for Michigan’s new gun safety laws, with 70% of Michigan voters agreeing that the laws should remain on the books.

August 24, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Support Gun Safety Laws

A new poll released by End Gun Violence Michigan in collaboration with Progress Michigan and Public Policy Polling revealed ongoing majority support for Michigan’s new gun safety laws, with 70% of Michigan voters agreeing that the laws should remain on the books.

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In response to the Islamophobic protests that happened in Dearborn on August 18, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement.

August 19, 2026

Dearborn Islamophobic Protests Must Spur Rejection of Divisive Rhetoric and Bigotry

In response to the Islamophobic protests that happened in Dearborn on August 18, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement.

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In response to the news that the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the GOP-led farm bill, Michiganders are expressing their opposition to the bill and support for Senator Elissa Slotkin after voting no. Organizations are advocating to members of Congress that no farm bill is better than passing the current version legislators are considering into law.

August 7, 2026

Michiganders Celebrate Farm Bill’s Defeat in Senate Ag Committee

In response to the news that the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the GOP-led farm bill, Michiganders are expressing their opposition to the bill and support for Senator Elissa Slotkin after voting no. Organizations are advocating to members of Congress that no farm bill is better than passing the current version legislators are considering into law.

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Planned Parenthood’s Closures are a Policy Failure.

July 31, 2026

Planned Parenthood’s Closures are a Policy Failure.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 31, 2026 Contact: Justin Mendoza, justin@progressmichigan.org Planned Parenthood’s Closures are a Policy Failure. MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Planned Parenthood of Michigan announced the closure of three more health centers in Lansing, Livonia, and Warren, a direct result of lawmakers’ decisions to cut their funding.  he following statement…

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President Trump is planning to give a national, primetime address on Thursday night about election integrity and specifically the 2020 election.

July 16, 2026

We’re calling Bullshit on Trump’s Speech tonight

President Trump is planning to give a national, primetime address on Thursday night about election integrity and specifically the 2020 election.

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New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials

July 13, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan July 13, 2026 Contact: Justin Mendoza, justin@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials The practice of denying or approving health insurance claims using AI tools is deeply unpopular across the political spectrum MICHIGAN – In recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with…

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Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that Michiganders overall are supportive of a universal, single-payer health care system.

July 2, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Support Universal Health Care

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that Michiganders overall are supportive of a universal, single-payer health care system.

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In response to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall’s announcement that a framework has been reached with the governor and Senate on a state budget, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

June 23, 2026

State Budget Framework Details Remain to Be Seen

In response to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall’s announcement that a framework has been reached with the governor and Senate on a state budget, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

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State Representative Jim DeSana was caught on hot mic, and House Republican leadership needs to take swift action to hold him accountable for his abhorrent statements.

June 18, 2026

Jim DeSana’s Disgusting Comments Deserve Condemnation from House Leadership

State Representative Jim DeSana was caught on hot mic, and House Republican leadership needs to take swift action to hold him accountable for his abhorrent statements.

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This morning U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is coming to Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District for an event hosted by a public policy organization controlled by Donald Trump’s political allies.

June 16, 2026

RFK Jr. Visiting Charlotte with Rep. Barrett to Cover Up Their Extreme Records on Healthcare

This morning U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is coming to Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District for an event hosted by a public policy organization controlled by Donald Trump’s political allies.

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Michigan Republican House Speaker Matt Hall is playing games with the state budget for the second year in a row. Last week, Hall suggested passing a temporary budget that would approve funding for just four months.

June 15, 2026

Matt Hall’s Threat to State Budget Will Harm Students and Educators

Michigan Republican House Speaker Matt Hall is playing games with the state budget for the second year in a row. Last week, Hall suggested passing a temporary budget that would approve funding for just four months.

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June 12, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Support Funding Water Infrastructure with Royalty on Bottled Water Companies

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that a strong majority of Michiganders would support a new bill package, the Michigan Water Trust Fund Act (SB 950 & 951), that would charge a royalty to bottled water companies to fund measures such as upgrading drinking water systems, providing resources for septic system maintenance, and helping residents with water affordability.

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June 9, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Oppose Republicans Cuts to Nutrition Assistance and Farmer Support  

While most are unfamiliar with the farm bill, there is strong opposition to its provisions and support for Senate to pass a better version.

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Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 56 percent of Michiganders oppose the Michigan House Republicans’ budget proposal that would cut the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE) budget by half, while 31 percent support this move.

June 3, 2026

New Poll: Majority of Michiganders Oppose EGLE Cuts

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 56 percent of Michiganders oppose the Michigan House Republicans’ budget proposal that would cut the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE) budget by half, while 31 percent support this move.

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Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that a majority of Michiganders believe that the state should take immediate action to address the funding shortfall for Planned Parenthood as a result of the Trump administration’s cuts to Medicaid.

June 2, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Want Action on Reproductive Health Funding

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that a majority of Michiganders believe that the state should take immediate action to address the funding shortfall for Planned Parenthood as a result of the Trump administration’s cuts to Medicaid.

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May 29, 2026

New Poll: Majority of Michiganders Support Rx Kids Program

Progress Michigan’s monthly Lake Effect poll tracks public opinion about a variety of issues in Michigan. The most recent Lake Effect poll found that a majority of Michigan voters support the Rx Kids financial assistance program by a 21 point margin, with 79 percent support among African Americans and a near-majority of independents in support.

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May 28, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Want Money Out of Politics

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that an overwhelming number of Michiganders support the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot initiative.

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May 18, 2026

New Creator Program Launches in Michigan to Redefine Digital Storytelling and Civic Engagement

The Michigan Creator Collaborative (MCC), a first-of-its-kind network of Michigan-based digital creators, officially launches today with a mission to inform, engage, and empower audiences across the state through authentic storytelling and community-driven content.

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May 6, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Are Concerned With AI In the Workplace

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 82 percent of Michiganders are concerned with the use of artificial intelligence being used in the workplace to monitor employees and set wages.

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May 4, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Want Data Center Transparency

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 77 percent of Michiganders overall would support additional transparency laws for data centers that receive state tax breaks. The polling also shows that Michiganders are mostly concerned with excess water use and increased energy costs when it comes to the impacts of hyperscale data center development.

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Advocates held a press conference and poll briefing upon the passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), also known as the farm bill, in the U.S. House of Representatives.

May 1, 2026

Advocates Press Senate to Oppose House Farm Bill

Advocates held a press conference and poll briefing upon the passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), also known as the farm bill, in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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April 30, 2026

New Poll: More Than Half Of Michiganders Disagree With The War In Iran

Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan, in partnership with Public Policy Polling, shows that 57 percent of Michiganders disagree with the Trump administration’s decision to go to war with Iran. It also showed that Michiganders are curtailing their spending in response to rising gasoline costs.

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In April of 2020 Duro-Last, which was owned by the family of Jason Tunney, the Republican candidate for Senate District 25, received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $8,930,292 –– $8,240,178 of which was later forgiven.

April 28, 2026

Senate Candidate Jason Tunney May Have Lied To Obtain $8.9 Million PPP Loan

In April of 2020 Duro-Last, which was owned by the family of Jason Tunney, the Republican candidate for Senate District 25, received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $8,930,292 –– $8,240,178 of which was later forgiven.

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Michigan policymakers have created a set of priority proposals aimed at making sure Michigan families have safe, affordable, and healthy communities laid out in the Vision for a Brighter Michigan.

April 17, 2026

NEW POLL: Michigan House Democrats’ Priorities Have Bipartisan Support

Michigan policymakers have created a set of priority proposals aimed at making sure Michigan families have safe, affordable, and healthy communities laid out in the Vision for a Brighter Michigan.

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Michigan Republicans have been caught in hot water again. During a Berrien County Republican Party delegate training on April 11, Lance Griffin from the organization 10x Votes gave a presentation.

April 16, 2026

Michigan Republican Delegate Training: ‘We Don’t Need non-Christians, Independents, and Minorities’

Michigan Republicans have been caught in hot water again. During a Berrien County Republican Party delegate training on April 11, Lance Griffin from the organization 10x Votes gave a presentation.

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Recent polling released by Progress Michigan shows that 75 percent of Michiganders support enacting a statewide septic code.

April 14, 2026

NEW POLL: 75% of Michiganders Support a Statewide Septic Code

Recent polling released by Progress Michigan shows that 75 percent of Michiganders support enacting a statewide septic code.

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Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Michigan alongside U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett. Despite the White House budget for fiscal year 2027 making dramatic cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, while also announcing that the U.S. Forest Service will close all of its research facilities in Michigan, Secretary Rollins misleadingly claimed, “there is no one in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan who is getting reassigned to the East Coast.”

April 13, 2026

Secretary Rollins Lies in Michigan While Rep. Barrett Stands By in Silence

Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Michigan alongside U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett. Despite the White House budget for fiscal year 2027 making dramatic cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, while also announcing that the U.S. Forest Service will close all of its research facilities in Michigan, Secretary Rollins misleadingly claimed, “there is no one in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan who is getting reassigned to the East Coast.”

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Donald Trump said that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the White House and Pentagon carry out a deeply unpopular war that is killing civilians and causing consumer goods and energy costs to skyrocket.

April 7, 2026

Will Republicans Stand Up to Trump’s Threat of Genocide in Iran?

Donald Trump said that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the White House and Pentagon carry out a deeply unpopular war that is killing civilians and causing consumer goods and energy costs to skyrocket.

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U.S. Congressman John James (MI-10) is apparently posting old photos on his social media pages to make it look like he’s in Michigan when he’s actually enjoying a tropical island vacation.

April 3, 2026

Where is John James?

U.S. Congressman John James (MI-10) is apparently posting old photos on his social media pages to make it look like he’s in Michigan when he’s actually enjoying a tropical island vacation.

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In response to the news that Donald Trump released an executive order on March 31, 2026 that could limit Michiganders options for voting, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement

April 1, 2026

Trump’s Latest Effort to Take Away Michiganders’ Voting Rights is No Joke

In response to the news that Donald Trump released an executive order on March 31, 2026 that could limit Michiganders options for voting, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement

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In response to the news that the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) granted a  $276.6 million electric rate hike to Consumers Energy that allows the utility to bilk out an average 6.1 percent increase for their customers, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement

March 27, 2026

MPSC Gives Consumers Another Rate Hike

In response to the news that the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) granted a  $276.6 million electric rate hike to Consumers Energy that allows the utility to bilk out an average 6.1 percent increase for their customers, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement

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Last week an Oakland County Republican Party precinct delegate for congressional district 6, by the name of Roswell “Ross” Barranco, posted on Facebook that he was “looking for volunteers to show up at the polls dressed up as ICE agents.”

March 25, 2026

MIGOP Precinct Delegate Appears to be Recruiting ICE Impersonators for Polls

Last week an Oakland County Republican Party precinct delegate for congressional district 6, by the name of Roswell “Ross” Barranco, posted on Facebook that he was “looking for volunteers to show up at the polls dressed up as ICE agents.”

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March 19, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Want More Clean Energy to Address Affordability Crisis

On Thursday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows that Michiganders overwhelmingly believe expanding access to clean, renewable energy like wind and solar is the best solution to lower our energy costs, rejecting calls to prop up aging, dirty fossil fuel power plants.

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In response to the speech that State Senator Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) gave today during Vice President JD Vance’s visit to an Auburn Hills manufacturing facility, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement: 

March 18, 2026

Ruth Johnson is Lying About the SAVE Act

In response to the speech that State Senator Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) gave today during Vice President JD Vance’s visit to an Auburn Hills manufacturing facility, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement: 

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“In many ways, this farm bill misses the mark. What the farm bill doesn’t include are the fundamental changes needed to fix what's broken in American agriculture — reining in corporate consolidation, building true safety nets, and investing in local communities.”

March 5, 2026

Congress Advancing Farm Bill Will Hurt Michiganders—Both Rural and Urban

“In many ways, this farm bill misses the mark. What the farm bill doesn’t include are the fundamental changes needed to fix what’s broken in American agriculture — reining in corporate consolidation, building true safety nets, and investing in local communities.”

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March 2, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Say Removal of Electric Vehicle Incentives Has Hurt State Economy Most in First Year of Administration

A little over a year into the current federal administration, new polling released by Progress Michigan finds that Michiganders believe the removal of electric vehicle manufacturing incentives has had the single greatest negative impact on the state’s economy, highlighting deep concern about the future of Michigan’s auto industry and the transition to clean transportation.

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Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

February 25, 2026

SOTS Address is Whitmer’s Final Push for Progress

Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

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February 25, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Say Lowering Cost of Living Must Be Top Priority Ahead of State of the State

As Governor Whitmer prepares to deliver her upcoming State of the State address, new polling from Progress Michigan shows Michiganders overwhelmingly want state leaders focused first on lowering the cost of living, signaling a clear mandate from voters on where state budget priorities should lie.

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February 25, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Expect State Leaders to Rein In Immigration Enforcement Abuses, Even if Federal Government Fails to Act

New polling released by Progress Michigan shows strong support among Michiganders for state and federal reforms that would place limits and accountability measures on immigration enforcement, signaling that voters expect state lawmakers to act to protect families and communities even if federal officials refuse to change course.

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In response to the Department of Justice’s investigation which targets three school districts in Michigan over allegations related to “required instruction on sexual orientation and gender ideology,” Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement.

February 20, 2026

DOJ Investigation into Michigan Schools is Just the Beginning

In response to the Department of Justice’s investigation which targets three school districts in Michigan over allegations related to “required instruction on sexual orientation and gender ideology,” Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement.

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Progress Michigan today announced that Justin Mendoza (he/him) has been named the organization’s new Executive Director, ushering in a new chapter of leadership focused on building people-powered progress across the state.

February 5, 2026

Progress Michigan Announces Justin Mendoza as New Executive Director

Progress Michigan today announced that Justin Mendoza (he/him) has been named the organization’s new Executive Director, ushering in a new chapter of leadership focused on building people-powered progress across the state.

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February 3, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Want Insurance Companies to Provide Coverage for Childhood Vaccines

On Tuesday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows that Michiganders support the requirement for health insurance companies to cover the cost of evidence-based, expert-recommended childhood vaccines.

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February 2, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Support Pausing Data Center Construction to Protect Water and Utility Costs

On Monday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows that Michiganders are aware of growing concerns around data center development and that a majority support pausing new construction while local governments put protections in place for residents, water resources, and local infrastructure.

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Yesterday at the Detroit Regional Chamber's 2026 Policy Conference, Mike Duggan made the incorrect claim that Democrats in Lansing refused to pass a school funding bill unless they passed a bill that would allow trans athletes to compete in high school sports.

January 30, 2026

Dirty Duggan Throws Trans Youth Under the Bus for Cheap Political Points

Yesterday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2026 Policy Conference, Mike Duggan made the incorrect claim that Democrats in Lansing refused to pass a school funding bill unless they passed a bill that would allow trans athletes to compete in high school sports.

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January 30, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Support State Action to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

On Friday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows that Michiganders overwhelmingly support state-level action to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including the creation of a nonpartisan Prescription Drug Affordability Board to review drug prices and set upper payment limits on medications deemed excessively expensive.

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January 29, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Feel Crushed by Rising Costs Since Trump’s Second Term

On Thursday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows a consistent and clear message from Michiganders: the cost of living is getting worse, and the pain is being felt mostly by the everyday essential families cannot avoid.

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January 29, 2026

New Poll: Michiganders Say Trump Administration Prioritizing Deportations Over Kitchen Table Issues

On Thursday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows that Michiganders are closely following federal immigration enforcement actions and, at the same time, expressing a desire for greater focus on economic concerns that affect their day-to-day lives, including inflation and the rising cost of living.

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In response to the news that Rep. Lisa McClain’s husband made a six-figure investment in Elon Musk’s AI company right before the Pentagon expanded its use of the platform in U.S. military systems, Levi Teitel, communications coordinator for Progress Michigan, issued the following statement

January 14, 2026

Rep. McClain’s Husband’s Purchase of Elon Musk Stock Raises Red Flags  

In response to the news that Rep. Lisa McClain’s husband made a six-figure investment in Elon Musk’s AI company right before the Pentagon expanded its use of the platform in U.S. military systems, Levi Teitel, communications coordinator for Progress Michigan, issued the following statement

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In response to the news that President Donald Trump plans to come to Michigan to speak at a Detroit Economic Club event and tour a Ford facility, Levi Teitel, communications coordinator for Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

January 13, 2026

Trump Continues Vanity Tour in Detroit While Michiganders Suffer

In response to the news that President Donald Trump plans to come to Michigan to speak at a Detroit Economic Club event and tour a Ford facility, Levi Teitel, communications coordinator for Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:

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On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the following statement following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the false narrative being spun by the administration

January 8, 2026

ICE Killing In Minneapolis is the Predictable Outcome of a Lawless Immigration System

On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the following statement following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the false narrative being spun by the administration

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Once again, the Michigan Public Service Commission has made a rushed decision at the end of the year with devastating consequences for the very people they are supposed to be protecting.

December 19, 2025

MPSC Data Center Fiasco Adds to Record of Failure to Protect

Once again, the Michigan Public Service Commission has made a rushed decision at the end of the year with devastating consequences for the very people they are supposed to be protecting.

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On Friday, Progress Michigan released the following statement on the Republican-controlled Michigan House Appropriations Committee move to cut nearly $650 million from already-approved critical funding and projects.

December 12, 2025

Heartless Hall & House GOP Gifting Coal to Michigan Families, Veterans, Child Sexual Assault Survivors

On Friday, Progress Michigan released the following statement on the Republican-controlled Michigan House Appropriations Committee move to cut nearly $650 million from already-approved critical funding and projects.

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December 4, 2025

New Poll: Majority of Michiganders Opposed to Controversial Data Centers

On Wednesday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows Michiganders aren’t buying what big tech is selling when it comes to data centers, with less than a third supporting bringing more to Michigan.

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DeVos Foundation associations reaffirm that anti-trans fearmongering is a calculated, hateful attempt to undermine public education so the wealthy can profit.

November 21, 2025

Most Hated Woman in Michigan Financially Supports Professional Loser Riley Gaines

DeVos Foundation associations reaffirm that anti-trans fearmongering is a calculated, hateful attempt to undermine public education so the wealthy can profit.

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It’s a shame, but not a surprise, that Nesbitt is making up bogus claims about the 2026 election before it has even started.

November 14, 2025

Nesbitt, GOP Beg Trump Administration to Help Rig 2026 Election 

It’s a shame, but not a surprise, that Nesbitt is making up bogus claims about the 2026 election before it has even started.

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October 6, 2025

New Poll: Michiganders More Aligned with Global Consensus Than U.S. Government on Gaza

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 6, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders More Aligned with Global Consensus Than U.S. Government on Gaza The majority of Michiganders support withdrawing U.S. military support to stop violence against Palestinians MICHIGAN – New polling from Progress Michigan reveals a majority of Michiganders support the…

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The Budget is Here, and It’s a Mixed Bag

October 3, 2025

The Budget is Here, and It’s a Mixed Bag

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 3, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org The Budget is Here, and It’s a Mixed Bag Final version is flawed, but offers some cause for celebration MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan weighed in on the final budget passed through the Michigan Legislature early Friday morning. The following…

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October 1, 2025

Enough of the Budget Games: MAGA Republicans Have Forced Uncertainty & Turmoil for Michigan Families 

Republican lawmakers would rather shut everything down than do their jobs and fund our communities.

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September 25, 2025

New Poll: Michiganders’ Top Budget Priorities on GOP Chopping Block

Matt Hall is playing games with the services that people rely on.

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September 24, 2025

NEW POLL: Michiganders Reject Matt Hall, MAGA Republicans and DeVos Budget Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 24, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org NEW POLL: Michiganders Reject Matt Hall, MAGA Republicans and DeVos Budget Priorities Michiganders oppose defunding schools, support lawmakers finding money for roads elsewhere. MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan released results from their latest Lake Effect poll. As the threat of…

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September 23, 2025

New Poll: Screwing Over Public Schools Could Spell Electoral Disaster for GOP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan September 23, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Screwing Over Public Schools Could Spell Electoral Disaster for GOP Majority of voters would be less likely to support candidates who voted to cut school funding MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released further results from the latest Lake Effect…

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September 22, 2025

NEW POLL: Most Michiganders Still in the Dark Over Looming Government Shutdown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 22, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org NEW POLL: Most Michiganders Still in the Dark Over Looming Government Shutdown Most have heard only a little or nothing at all  MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released new polling results showing that many Michiganders remain in the dark about…

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Progress Michigan to VP Vance’s National Guard Offer for Detroit: “Hell No” 

September 18, 2025

Progress Michigan to VP Vance’s National Guard Offer for Detroit: “Hell No” 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 18, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan to VP Vance’s National Guard Offer for Detroit: “Hell No”  MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding Vice President JD Vance’s rally at a Livingston County stamping plant and his offer to deploy the National…

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Matt Hall and Michigan Republicans Passed a MAGA Wish List and Called It a Budget

September 4, 2025

Matt Hall and Michigan Republicans Passed a MAGA Wish List and Called It a Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 4, 2025  Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Matt Hall and Michigan Republicans Passed a MAGA Wish List and Called It a BudgetGOP aims to gut education, health care and other basic public services  MICHIGAN – Matt Hall and his merry band of  dangerous obstructionists in the Michigan House of…

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With the introduction of House Bill 4024, Progress Michigan is calling out Michigan House Republicans for launching yet another attack on transgender youth while simultaneously trying to torpedo public education in Michigan with a bogus budget.

August 27, 2025

House Republicans Pushes Bathroom Bill as a Distraction from Providing Real Solutions

With the introduction of House Bill 4024, Progress Michigan is calling out Michigan House Republicans for launching yet another attack on transgender youth while simultaneously trying to torpedo public education in Michigan with a bogus budget.

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Matt Hall and Michigan Republicans do not care about our families, communities, or children in Michigan. They made that clear by dragging their feet on a budget this entire summer, leaving schools in the dark on their funding as kids across the state head back to classrooms. They made that extremely clear by proposing drastic cuts to education funding and literally suggesting taking food away from hungry kids. And they made that clear again yesterday when they dropped this dangerous budget and left the public and lawmakers only an hour to look at all 800 pages of it before a vote.

August 27, 2025

Matt Hall, Michigan House Republicans Endanger Michiganders & Communities With Extreme Budget

Matt Hall and Michigan Republicans do not care about our families, communities, or children in Michigan. They made that clear by dragging their feet on a budget this entire summer, leaving schools in the dark on their funding as kids across the state head back to classrooms. They made that extremely clear by proposing drastic cuts to education funding and literally suggesting taking food away from hungry kids. And they made that clear again yesterday when they dropped this dangerous budget and left the public and lawmakers only an hour to look at all 800 pages of it before a vote.

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Following the announcement that Michigan Medicine will be discontinuing transgender health care for patients under 19 at all their health care facilities, Progress Michigan criticized the decision and emphasized the need to stand firm against fascism.

August 27, 2025

Michigan Medicine Caves to Trump, Lets Down Patients

Following the announcement that Michigan Medicine will be discontinuing transgender health care for patients under 19 at all their health care facilities, Progress Michigan criticized the decision and emphasized the need to stand firm against fascism.

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August 25, 2025

New Poll: Michiganders Disapprove of the Trump Administration Agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 25, 2025 New Poll: Michiganders Disapprove of the Trump Administration Agenda MAGA Republicans Have America Headed in the Wrong Direction MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released further results from the latest Lake Effect public opinion poll, including several questions about national politics and the Trump administration’s recent…

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New Poll: Most Michiganders Unaware of Matt Hall’s Budget Holdup, Majority Support Wealth Tax 

August 21, 2025

New Poll: Most Michiganders Unaware of Matt Hall’s Budget Holdup, Majority Support Wealth Tax 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 20, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org (313) 400 – 0298 New Poll: Most Michiganders Unaware of Matt Hall’s Budget Holdup, Majority Support Wealth Tax  Most know little or nothing about Matt Hall holding up the budget so he can cut our education funding; majority support taxing wealthy and…

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July 24, 2025

New Poll: Michiganders Oppose Medicaid Cuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan July 24, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Oppose Medicaid Cuts MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released additional results from their latest Lake Effect poll. These results focus on public opinion about the cuts to Medicaid that will result from Trump and MAGA Republicans’ budget reconciliation…

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July 21, 2025

New Poll: Michiganders Displeased With the Lack of a State Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan July 16, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org  New Poll: Michiganders Displeased With the Lack of a State Budget Voters frustrated by entire legislature, especially Republicans MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan released results from their latest Lake Effect poll, highlighting questions that focused on the state legislature’s recent failure…

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July 17, 2025

POLL: Majority of Michiganders Oppose Line 5 Oil Tunnel Project

From safety risks to threats of an oil spill disaster in the Great Lakes, allowing the Line 5 oil tunnel project to get built would put one-fifth of the world’s available, fresh surface water in harm’s way.

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4 Days to Budget Deadline: No Budget in Sight

June 26, 2025

4 Days to Budget Deadline: No Budget in Sight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 27, 2025  Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org 4 Days to Budget Deadline: No Budget in Sight Matt Hall and his band of extremists are preparing to blow past this budget deadline to make cuts following the lead of Federal Republicans. MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the…

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Annual Lawmaker Disclosure Discrepancy Shows Need for Gifts Ban

June 23, 2025

Annual Lawmaker Disclosure Discrepancy Shows Need for Gifts Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 23, 2025  Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Annual Lawmaker Disclosure Discrepancy Shows Need for Gifts Ban MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released the following statement calling for a ban on gifts from lobbyists for state lawmakers after annual disclosure reports discovered large discrepancies of unreported…

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Politics Over Students: The Michigan Republican Way

June 13, 2025

Politics Over Students: The Michigan Republican Way

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan June 13, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org  Politics Over Students: The Michigan Republican Way MICHIGAN – On Friday, statewide advocacy organizations in Michigan released the following statement in  response to the Michigan House Republican budget proposal for school funding that strips hundreds of millions of dollars from critical…

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Bombshell Report Reveals GOP Secret Money is Influencing State Politics 

June 6, 2025

Bombshell Report Reveals GOP Secret Money is Influencing State Politics 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 6, 2025  Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org Bombshell Report Reveals GOP Secret Money is Influencing State Politics  MICHIGAN – In response to a Detroit News report that revealed Michigan Republican leaders funneled secret corporate cash through secretive accounts to hide disclosure from Michiganders, Progress Michigan released the following statement, attributed…

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June 6, 2025

Michiganders Not Keen on Mackinac Policy Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan June 5, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Michiganders Not Keen on Mackinac Policy Conference The more people learn about MPC, the less they like the idea of lawmakers attending MICHIGAN – As lawmakers and lobbyists bask in the glow of their time up at the corporate-backed Mackinac Policy Conference,…

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MICHIGAN - Progress Michigan’s most recent Lake Effect poll found that nearly two-thirds of Michigan voters overall oppose the Michigan House GOP budget and more than two-thirds support the Michigan Senate Democrat budget. Additionally, more than three-quarters of voters think it is important that a budget deal should be reached quickly.

June 4, 2025

POLL: Two-Thirds Support MI Senate Dem Budget, Oppose House GOP Education Cuts

MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan’s most recent Lake Effect poll found that nearly two-thirds of Michigan voters overall oppose the Michigan House GOP budget and more than two-thirds support the Michigan Senate Democrat budget. Additionally, more than three-quarters of voters think it is important that a budget deal should be reached quickly.

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MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - In an effort to welcome the corporate lobbyists, lawmakers, and their rich friends to the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, Progress Michigan reserved a mobile billboard around departing ferry docks - with an homage to decadent Mackinac Island fudge - to shine a light on the wealth inequality plaguing our state and the leaders attending the conference who choose to ignore it.

May 27, 2025

A Welcome Message for Mackinac Policy Conference: ‘Fudge the Billionaires, Fund the People’

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. – In an effort to welcome the corporate lobbyists, lawmakers, and their rich friends to the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, Progress Michigan reserved a mobile billboard around departing ferry docks – with an homage to decadent Mackinac Island fudge – to shine a light on the wealth inequality plaguing our state and the leaders attending the conference who choose to ignore it.

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Representative Ken Borton: Stop Trying to DOGE Michigan

May 23, 2025

Representative Ken Borton: Stop Trying to DOGE Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  May 23, 2025 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Representative Ken Borton: Stop Trying to DOGE Michigan MICHIGAN – Today, Progress Michigan released the following statement after Representative Ken Borton threatened to defund the Michigan Department of Natural Resources “into oblivion”. The statement can be attributed to Sam Inglot, executive director for Progress Michigan: “Once…

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LANSING, Mich. – In response to the news that the Michigan House of Representatives voted to pass a resolution today which supports President Trump’s energy policies including permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 project, organizations are blasting the push from Michigan Republicans to place support for Trump’s misguided energy policies over the Great Lakes.

May 14, 2025

Michigan Republicans Boost Trump’s Great Lakes Oil Tunnel

LANSING, Mich. – In response to the news that the Michigan House of Representatives voted to pass a resolution today which supports President Trump’s energy policies including permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 project, organizations are blasting the push from Michigan Republicans to place support for Trump’s misguided energy policies over the Great Lakes.

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Cutting Medicaid isn’t just slashing the safety net, it’s punching a hole in the life raft of our entire healthcare system.

May 7, 2025

Republican Cuts Will Strip 700,000+ Michiganders of Health Care

Cutting Medicaid isn’t just slashing the safety net, it’s punching a hole in the life raft of our entire healthcare system.

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Today, a number of organizations representing a wide variety of causes and communities came together to spotlight the real-world harm Michiganders have endured during President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Speakers detailed how federal policies have undercut rural infrastructure, stoked fear in immigrant families, eroded constitutional rights, weakened environmental safeguards, and dismantled workplace safety. 

April 30, 2025

Coalition of Michigan Leaders Confronts Impacts of Trump’s First 100 Days 

Today, a number of organizations representing a wide variety of causes and communities came together to spotlight the real-world harm Michiganders have endured during President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Speakers detailed how federal policies have undercut rural infrastructure, stoked fear in immigrant families, eroded constitutional rights, weakened environmental safeguards, and dismantled workplace safety. 

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No matter what spin Donald Trump puts on the damage he is doing to everyday Michiganders, we know the truth.

April 29, 2025

Progress Michigan Releases Polling and News Round-up from Trump’s First 100 Days

No matter what spin Donald Trump puts on the damage he is doing to everyday Michiganders, we know the truth.

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Every person and community deserves to feel safe and have their rights protected. we encourage everyone to know and understand their rights.

April 25, 2025

Progress MI Statement on Raids Targeting Pro-Palestinian Students

Every person and community deserves to feel safe and have their rights protected. we encourage everyone to know and understand their rights.

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April 21, 2025

Maddock’s Call to Cut ISDs Will Devastate Michigan Families

Matt Maddock’s latest conspiracy is pushing an agenda that’s literally just Betsy DeVos’ education plans on steroids.

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April 18, 2025

POLL: Majority of Michiganders Support Senate Dem Proposal Expanding Rx Kids

A majority of Michigan voters overall support expanding Rx Kids, a financial assistance program for pregnant Michiganders and families with infants.

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Instead of working to lower costs, protect the rights of their constituents, and ensure our communities can breathe clean air and drink clean water, Michigan’s congressional Republicans voted to strip tens of thousands of Michigan voters their right to vote by adding even more red tape to a constitutionally protected freedom.

April 10, 2025

Michigan Congressional Republicans Vote to Block Access to Ballot Box

Instead of working to lower costs, protect the rights of their constituents, and ensure our communities can breathe clean air and drink clean water, Michigan’s congressional Republicans voted to strip tens of thousands of Michigan voters their right to vote by adding even more red tape to a constitutionally protected freedom.

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March 26, 2025

Speaker Matt Hall Must Hold Rep. Schriver Accountable for Neo-Nazi Dog Whistle

It’s a day that ends in ‘y’ so naturally Michigan State Representative Josh Schriver has tweeted a racist dog whistle and House Speaker Matt Hall is ignoring it. 

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March 19, 2025

New Poll: Michigan Republicans Have the Wrong Priorities (As Usual)

According to Progress Michigan’s latest Lake Effect poll, Michiganders are decidedly unhappy with how House Republicans have chosen to spend their first couple of months in the majority. The following statement can be attributed to Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan:

“Michigan MAGA Republicans have been back in the House majority for less than three months, and Michiganders are already sick of their twisted priorities and dangerous policy agenda. Instead of supporting public schools, Matt Hall and company are doubling down on the perennially unpopular DeVos-backed scheme to defund public education in order to expand private and charter schools that the wealthy can profit off of.

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Republicans Celebrate Bring Your Awful Former AG to Work Day

March 19, 2025

Republicans Celebrate Bring Your Awful Former AG to Work Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 19, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Republicans Celebrate Bring Your Awful Former AG to Work Day Committee run by Reps. Rigas, Schriver gets even more awful with Bill Schuette guest appearance MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan called attention to the decision to have two former attorneys general,…

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March 19, 2025

Where Does Rep. Bryan Posthumus Actually Live? 

Where Does Rep. Bryan Posthumus Actually Live?  MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the recent news that Representative Bryan Posthumus may have broken election laws while at the same time fighting to make voting more difficult for Michiganders. The statement can be attributed to Sam Inglot, executive director for Progress…

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Progress Michigan Statement on Committee Recommendation of Anti-Voter House Joint Resolution B 

March 11, 2025

Progress Michigan Statement on Committee Recommendation of Anti-Voter House Joint Resolution B 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan  Tuesday, March 11, 2025  Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Committee Recommendation of Anti-Voter House Joint Resolution B  LANSING – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the House Election “Integrity” Committee recommendation of House Joint Resolution B, an unnecessary and burdensome anti-voter piece…

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SOTS Vision Should Uplift Workers, Defend Against Trump

February 26, 2025

SOTS Vision Should Uplift Workers, Defend Against Trump

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 26, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org SOTS Vision Should Uplift Workers, Defend Against Trump  MICHIGAN – As Governor Gretchen Whitmer prepares to deliver her State of the State address, Progress Michigan is calling for her to seize this moment to address the urgent needs of working families, marginalized…

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Progress Michigan Statement on Rolling Back of Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave

February 21, 2025

Progress Michigan Statement on Rolling Back of Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 21, 2025 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Rolling Back of Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the following statement in response to the Michigan Legislature rolling back the state’s minimum wage increase and paid sick leave. The following…

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