Progress Michigan

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Working to build a more sustainable, equitable & welcoming Michigan. https://progressmichigan.org https://t.mtrbio.com/progress-michigan

A reminder from our executive director, Justin, to get out and vote today! Polls close at 8 pm local time. If you have any questions, check out mi.gov/vote to figure out if you are registered to vote, where to find your polling location, and more.

Good news! Due to community pressure and Michigan elected officials, the Trump administration has caved and will be offloading buildings and warehouses that were going to be future immigration detention centers. Together, we can continue the pressure to protect our families and neighbors from ICE.

Activists holding anti‑ICE signs; ICE will offload the Romulus warehouse planned as an immigrant detention center.Protesters with signs and overlay text saying the community has pressured the Trump administration to drop planned detention centers.Person with megaphone leading activists with signs; text says organizing and showing up can make all the difference in protecting our neighbors and families from ICE.

The Trump Administration's cuts to NOAA, NWS, and FEMA have proven disastrous for our communities in Michigan. With the storms this last week, we must tell federal and local officials to restore funding and invest in our infrastructure now so our communities aren't left defenseless.

Dark storm clouds; message: extreme weather is straining Michigan’s infrastructure and calls for investment now.Tornadoes, high winds, and flooding struck Michigan this week; extreme weather has become more commonplace. Background is road with some flooding.Trump administration cuts to National Weather Service and FEMA hinder forecasting and limit disaster aid. Background has weather balloon in sky.Call for federal and local funding to strengthen sewers, power grid, warning systems and storm response.

A majority of Michiganders support funding water infrastructure with a 25-cent per gallon royalty on bottled water companies that extract from Michigan sources. Companies that extract, sell, and bottle from Michigan water sources should pay what they owe.

Hand holding a plastic water bottle; poll says Michiganders back royalties on bottled water to fund water infrastructure.Most Michiganders support a 25-cent per gallon royalty on bottled water to fund water infrastructure, septic systems, and water affordability.Quote from Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan; "Companies that extract, bottle, and sell water should pay what they owe from profiting off Michigan's water resources. If we can create a fund, paid for by royalties from bottled water companies, we can ensure a stable source of funding for our most urgent water-related needs without raising water rates for Michigan families."

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. Michiganders know we need reproductive health access for all.

Paper-cut people on blue background and headline: Michiganders want action on reproductive health funding. According to polling conducted by Progress Michigan. 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.Graph in the background with the following text: Poll: 56% support, 34% oppose state action to address Planned Parenthood funding shortfall now.Quote from Justin Mendoza from Progress Michigan. "Matt Hall and his fellow House Republicans don't want to make up for these funding cuts caused by Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Republican policies are creating more burdensome requirements and red tape for Medicaid enrollment, causing folks to lose coverage. Gov. Whitmer has the opportunity to lead on this issue and do what other Democratic governors in Maine and Illinois are already doing.

Muskegon has a thriving farmers market, and the state of Michigan just gave them a $481,267 grant to make it even better. We deserve a food system that serves families and local communities, not just Big Ag. Let’s protect local investments that make Michigan thrive.

Baskets of fruits and vegetables; Muskegon, MI got a $481k state grant to expand it's thriving farmers market thanks to a grant from the state.Blue background with produces around the edge with the following text: Plans for expansion include more kitchen capacity, bigger indoor spaces for winter markets, support for more local farmers, and eventually even restrooms and solar panels.Blue overlay with a farmers market in the background with the following text: Creating local sustainable food systems is good for everyone - farmers, buyers, animals, and our land and water. Our state government can and should be using their power to help make that happen for communities across Michigan.

The community solar bills recently proposed by Rep. Donavan McKinney are a glimpse of the sustainable, affordable we can build with lawmakers who are willing to prioritize sustainability and affordability over corporate profits.

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