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New Poll: Michiganders Say Yes to Housing Justice, No to GOP Corruption

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 23, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Say Yes to Housing Justice, No to GOP Corruption Lake Effect newsletter examines voter attitudes and priorities as 2024 begins MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about…

Progress MI Applauds Nessel DTE Hike Scrutiny, Encourages Legislature to Follow Suit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 12, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org Progress MI Applauds Nessel DTE Hike Scrutiny, Encourages Legislature to Follow Suit The time has come to rein in the greed of corporate utilities MICHIGAN – As DTE Energy proposes yet another rate increase, Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing back and…

House GOP Leader’s Alleged History of Violence Concerning 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan January 10, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org    House GOP Leader’s Alleged History of Violence Concerning  Police report on 2019 domestic violence incident raises questions about Rep. Hall’s fitness for leadership and public service LANSING, Mich. –– Recent reporting from The Daily Beast has revealed State House…

Three Years After January 6 Insurrection, Accountability for Michigan Officials Still Needed 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan January 9, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org    Three Years After January 6 Insurrection, Accountability for Michigan Officials Still Needed  Many involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election still hold positions of power LANSING, Mich. –– It’s been three years since the violent insurrection at…

January 6th Insurrection: Three Years Later and Accountability Still Needed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan January 5, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org    January 6th Insurrection: Three Years Later and Accountability Still Needed Many involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election still hold positions of power, despite progress on holding some accountable LANSING, Mich. –– This Saturday marks the third…

Rep. Schriver’s Extremist Words and Actions Require Response from MIGOP

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan January 5, 2024 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, (313) 400-0298, denzel@progressmichigan.org    Rep. Schriver’s Extremist Words and Actions Require Response from MIGOP From eroding First Amendment protections to Internet slogans tied to white nationalism, Michigan GOP Leadership should demand answers LANSING, Mich. –– Representative Josh Schriver recently leaned hard into religious…

New Poll: Voters’ Holiday Wishlist Includes More Progressive Legislation in 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan December 11, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters’ Holiday Wishlist Includes More Progressive Legislation in 2024 Michiganders are ready to build on the progress made this year MICHIGAN – To close out a year of Lake Effect poll newsletters, Progress Michigan released a December edition focused on…

Progress Michigan Applauds Gov. Whitmer Signing Bills to Expand Voting Rights and Protect Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  Thursday, November 30, 2023          Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org   Progress Michigan Applauds Gov. Whitmer Signing Bills to Expand Voting Rights and Protect Elections DETROIT – On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer signed legislation that will expand Michiganders’ voting rights while protecting our elections and election workers. In response, Denzel…

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New Poll: Voters Weigh in on Historic Legislature’s First Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan November 21, 2023 Contact: Denzel McCampbell, denzel@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Voters Weigh in on Historic Legislature’s First Year Every policy change mentioned garners majority support from respondents MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about policy…