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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Did you know? Candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court are nominated and supported by political parties, but they appear on the nonpartisan section of the ballot. If you vote a straight party ticket, that vote will not apply to the Michigan Supreme Court. Fill out your whole ballot!

Two dogs on autumn leaves with a reminder overlay: "This November, fill out your whole ballot including Supreme Court."

Michigan Supreme Court candidates are party‑nominated but on the nonpartisan ballot, so straight‑party votes won't apply. Make sure to vote your whole ballot.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our recent polling shows that more than 6 in 10 Michiganders have experienced an online scam. Online scams are on the rise. A 2026 report from Consumer Federation of America found Michiganders lost $381M due to online scams, with est. loss being close to $2.7B.

Hand holding credit card near a smartphone; new poll finds majority of Michiganders experienced online scams.

Progress Michigan survey: 64% overall experienced online scams; across groups 61-67% reported yes.

Michigan loses $2.7B to online scams draining working-class families and retirees — Justin Mendoza

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From our recent poll, 49 percent of Michiganders report that the high cost of health insurance impacts their ability to afford basic necessities like groceries and gas at least sometimes. We need a system like Medicare for All to help improve our health and afford our lives.

Stethoscope and pill bottles; poll finds nearly half of Michiganders struggle with health insurance costs at least somewhat of the time.

"How often does the cost of health insurance cause you to struggle to pay for other needs like groceries and gas?" Results are shown as all the time, sometimes, rarely, never, not sure. Overall: 24%, 25%, 21%, 26%, 5%. Women: 24%, 25%, 22%, 23%, 6%. Men: 24%, 25%, 21%, 28%, 3%. Democrats: 32%, 23%, 20%, 19%, 6%. Republicans: 20%, 24%, 15%, 38%, 3%. Independents: 20%, 26%, 26%, 23%, 6%. White: 21%, 25%, 21%, 28%, 5%. African American: 34%, 31%, 15%, 19%, 1%. MoE is ±3.9%, sample size 639

Quote graphic from Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan; Summary: Half of Michigan struggles with health insurance costs; calls for Medicare for All as Medicaid rules change.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Michigan environmental groups and residents are fed up with corporations being able to prop up data centers in our communities without any oversight and regulations. We need lawmakers to pass a statewide moratorium and to create rules and regulations for data centers.

Photo of server racks with headline: environmental groups call for a moratorium and regulations on data centers.

Proposed Legislation on Data Centers: Michigan data center bills in the MI House and Senate: water-use permits, water/electric protections, community benefits, ban on NDAs for officials.

Graphic that has this summary of text: Data Center Moratorium: environmental groups urge a statewide pause until rules protect water, grid, and wildlife.

Contact state legislators at findmirep.com to halt data center expansion until rules and regulations are adopted.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our latest poll found out that 69 percent of Michiganders support plug-in solar. Clearing a legal pathway for Michigan families to use simple plug-in solar panels at their homes is a commonsense way to help families lower their electricity bills.

Rooftop solar panels and headline: New Poll: Michiganders Support Plug-in Solar, sub-headline: 69% of Michiganders support removing legal barriers to plug-in solar.

Bar Chart for a survey question on bill to allow plug-in solar: 69% support (42% strong, 27% somewhat); 12% oppose (8% strong, 4% somewhat).

Quote graphic from John Freeman of Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association; Quote summary: Call to adopt plug-in solar laws in Michigan so residents and businesses can buy lower-cost solar electricity.

Justin Mendoza of Progress Michigan quote graphic urging legal allowance of plug-in home solar to lower bills, curb fossil fuel use, and reduce costs.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

More than half of Michiganders hold an unfavorable opinion toward AIPAC, with only about one in five holding a favorable opinion. With AIPAC promoting an agenda that is indistinguishable from either the Trump or Netanyahu line, Michiganders see AIPAC as out of touch.

Bar graph for the following question: Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, also known as AIPAC? — Overall: 9% very fav, 13% somewhat fav, 14% somewhat unfav, 37% very unfav, 28% Not sure

Bar chart with the following question: Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the National Rifle Association or NRA?: Overall: 28% very fav., 18% somewhat fav., 17% some unfav., 30% very unfav., 7% Not sure

Bar graph for the following question: Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump — overall 41% favorable (29% very favorable), 58% unfavorable (53% very unfavorable)

Quote graphic with quote from Levi Teitel, communications director of Progress Michigan. Summary of the quote is the following: AIPAC has bipartisan influence in Michigan. The organization promotes an agenda that is indistinguishable from either the Trump or Netanyahu line, and Michiganders are deeply frustrated by endless wars in the Middle East that the two governments are facilitating. AIPAC is simply out of touch with the majority of Michiganders.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Recent polling shows fewer Michiganders view the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) favorably than either the National Rifle Association (NRA) or President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump in grayscale with headline "New Poll: AIPAC More Unpopular than NRA and Trump"

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Reproductive healthcare is just that: healthcare. Over six out of ten Michiganders believe it's important to protect abortion rights in this year's election. Michiganders approved to enshrine reproductive freedom in our constitution four years ago, and they want to keep it!

Sign reading "Vote Yes on Prop 3" with a headline noting a new poll shows Michiganders support reproductive freedom and they believe it's important to protect this upcoming election.

Bar chart: 51% overall say protecting abortion rights is "very important" and 13% say protecting abortion rights is "somewhat important."

Quote graphic; Michiganders continue to make clear that protecting reproductive freedom matters to them - Paula Thornton Greear, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Michigan

Quote graphic; Reproductive healthcare is just that: healthcare. Michiganders want decisions on their healthcare to be made by their families and their medical providers, not lawmakers with political agendas. - Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

BREAKING: Michiganders want Michiganders to represent them in elected office! New poll shows over four out of five Michiganders say it matters whether a candidate actually lives in the state or district they seek to represent.

Map of Michigan with headline: New poll — Michiganders want representatives who live in-state.

82% of Michiganders say it matters "a lot" and 12% of Michiganders say it matters "a little bit" that candidates live in the state/district.

Quote from Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan: communities deserve representatives who live locally and understand local needs, not those who moved away then return.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Documented instances of abuse from officials in authority to outside agencies obtaining footage from school districts with no notice have Michigan leaders worried about the use of Flock cameras in their communities.

Graphic explaining Flock sells cloud-connected license-plate cameras to police and private users, centralizing data for nationwide searches.

Flock claims not to collect PII from license-plate readers but markets features that link plates to people via commercial data brokers.

Data misuse: Flock cameras used by police chief to track an ex-girlfriend; school cameras searched for immigration without authorization or notice, Michigan leaders are worried about surveillance without oversight.

Michigan communities and counties that canceled Flock camera agreements; examples: Ferndale, Clawson, Westland, Milford, Monroe County, Sumpter Township, Oceana County, Menominee, and Dickinson County

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Local communities in Michigan are rethinking and even canceling their contracts with Flock due to possible data misuse and other agencies being able to access information without needing authorization to do so.

Street surveillance camera with overlay text about Michigan communities fighting surveillance cameras

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"Michiganders are tired of our officials approving rate increase after rate increase only for utility corporations to buy off elected officials rather than invest in the power grid. This November, we’re going to get money out of politics and start to fix its corrosive impacts.”

Poll: Michigan measure to restrict corporate political donations — overall 64%/16%/13%/8% (strong/somewhat/oppose/unsure)

If a candidate for elected office endorsed the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics initiative, would you much more likely, somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to support that candidate, or would it not make a difference; Overall 58% more likely (34% much, 24% somewhat) to back candidates endorsing Money Out of Politics initiative

90% overall are very concerned or somewhat concerned about corporate/wealthy donor influence in Michigan.

9 out of 10 Michiganders say they’re concerned about corporate spending and wealthy donors influencing our elections.

The storms this month across SE MI that left nearly 300k DTE customers without power. Michiganders are tired of our officials approving rate increase after rate increase only for utility corporations to buy off elected officials rather than invest in the power grid. This Nov., we’re going to get money out of politics and start to fix its corrosive impacts.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

New Poll: Proposal 2 maintains strong majority support. Nine out of 10 Michiganders say they’re concerned about corporate spending and wealthy donors influencing our elections.

Crowd in orange shirts at a rally holding signs. New poll say proposal 2 has strong majority support.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The fact that health insurance claims can be rejected by AI is outrageous. Patients and providers deserve so much better.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“A cap on utility rates would be life-changing for millions of Michiganders. It would help me save up for retirement and put more money aside for my children and grandchildren. It would help seniors living on fixed incomes and parents who are trying to provide good lives for their families."

Hard work and paying bills should afford a good life, but the promise of a good life in exchange for hard work feels increasingly empty.

Currently, Gregory Warren's electric bill alone runs between $106–$120 a month. When his electric bill skyrockets due to the summer, he has to give up something else like gas, food, or medicine. He even has to put his retirement savings on hold.

Michigan lawmakers need to step in to address skyrocketing costs. They can start somewhere small, by placing a cap on how much utility companies can raise rate year after year. Consumers Energy reported over $8.5 in revenue in 2025.

A cap on utility rate would be life changing for millions of Michiganders. Beyond just a few extra dollars each month, a utility rate cap would provide stability, predictability and accountability.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Michigan Advance published a piece from lifelong Lansing resident, Gregory Warren, about the effects of raising utility rates on our most vulnerable and how a cap on utility rates could help Michiganders.

Electric meters on siding with headline urging Michigan lawmakers to cap utility rate hikes and give families relief.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

ICYMI: Nurses at Corewell Health have unionized and secured a contract! Yet another reminder that when working people stand together to demand what we need and deserve, we win.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Justin Mendoza, our executive director, wrote an opinion piece about how it's important to work on getting corporate money out of politics. Mop Up Michigan is a great start! If you would like to read his opinion piece, the link is in the next post.

Activists with signs outside an office building and overlaid headline: 'A New Plan for Money Out of Politics in Michigan'.

The graphic has the following text: Now more than ever we need to get money out of politics, and have a more transparent and accountable government that works for everyone, not just wealthy corporations.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Lately, there have been several important updates in Michigan's fight to shut down Line 5. Here's what you need ton know. Take action: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/whitmer_…

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Millions of student loan borrowers will get one big bill thanks to Trump's BS Bill. The administration’s July 1 changes to federal student loans are making Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) harder to access, threatening the promise of debt relief for millions of public service workers.

On July 1, Trump's Big Beautiful Bill or BS Bill One made student loan changes that will restrict Public Service Loan Forgiveness and threaten debt relief.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Michiganders for Money Out of Politics are asking state legislators to do one thing, nothing! Over 562,000 Michiganders supported the money out of politics petition to limit corporate money from influencing elected officials. Let the people decide this November!

People in orange shirts at a state office entrance holding signs calling to get money out of politics. Text says that Michiganders for Money Out of Politics want the people to decide the proposal, not elected officials.

Michiganders for Money Out of Politics collected 562,000+ signatures, urging state legislators to let voters decide the proposal.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ICYMI: Jocelyn Benson has named her running mate, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Remember: Michigan voters have the ability to track their absentee ballots! Here's how you can make sure your ballot is accounted for.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Is there no end to Trump's delusional sore loser antics?

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The hatred we saw on display in Dearborn yesterday was disgraceful. We stand in solidarity with the people of Dearborn and all victims of right wing racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thank you, U.S. Senator Slotkin, for standing with local farmers and families in Michigan. The current Senate Republican farm bill would do more harm than good, and we need an equitable farm bill that supports everyone.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin gesturing at a hearing, shown above a headline stating: Michigan U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin Stands Up to Senate Republican Farm Bill With No Vote"

Farmer driving a green tractor with a message; We thank you for standing up for local farmers and families in Michigan!

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who voted and all the volunteers, poll workers, and election officials who make this process possible. On to November!

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Have you thanked a poll worker today?

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Have you voted yet? Your lunch break might be a perfect time to swing by the polls!

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Have questions or concerns about voting? The election protection hotline at 866 OUR-VOTE is here to help.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Calling all first time voters! Are you ready to make your voice heard tomorrow?

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Michiganders need and deserve lawmakers who will fight for reproductive freedom. Both Gov. Whitmer and Michigan Republicans have let us all down.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Please join us for Lessons Learned from the Data Center Fightback, hosted by the Northern Michigan Alliance for Responsible Development, on Monday, August 10 at 6pm EDT.

Aug 10, 6–8pm: Northern Michigan Alliance for Responsible Development event, 'Lessons Learned from the Data Center Fightback' — regional watch parties in the UP and Northern Michigan; register via QR or at https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/northern-michigan-alliance-for-responsible-development

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're calling bullshit on Trump's speech tonight. At 9 p.m. EDT, President Trump has a "big announcement," but we expect the same old lies and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

Picture from January 6 with a light yellow overlay with the following text; "Just last week, President Trump removed the remaining members from the federal Election Assistance Commission (EAC), a bipartisan, independent committee, who are specifically tasked with establishing a national standard outlining the security and functionality of voting machines, among other things. These aren't the actions of a trustworthy messenger."

Blue background with a quote from Justin Mendoza, executive director from Progress Michigan; summary saying he is calling bullshit on Trump's speech and "big announcement" tonight and mentioning how the administration was sowing down in the 2020 elections while riling Trump's base into a violent attempted insurrection; This is just another attempt to undermine and interview with voting across the country.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New polling just dropped! Most Michiganders agree that health insurance claims should not be denied by AI.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Check out mi.gov/vote or michiganvoting.org for the latest information on how to register to vote, obtain an absentee ballot, find a city and township clerk information, and more!

August 2: last day for in-person early voting.
August 3, 4 p.m.: Deadline to vote in person with absentee at your clerk's office. After 4pm, you must vote at your polling place on Election Day (August 4).

August 4: polls are open 7am–8pm local time. Register and vote at clerk until 8pm. Overseas/military ballots must be postmarked by August 4, received by August 10.

Michigan primary: candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state and local offices will be selected in the August 4 primary election to move on to the general election in November.

Hand holding a VOTE sign, with text saying to follow Progress Michigan or to check MichiganVoting.org for accurate, nonpartisan voting info.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Voting is underway in Michigan for the August 4 primary election, and we are here to share some key dates to help you participate in the process.

Voting booths with American flags and 'VOTE' signage above text announcing 2026 Michigan August 4 primary key dates.

Request an absentee ballot online or by paper — request by July 14; in-person absentee voting available at your local clerk's office.

July 6: First day that communities may offer in-person early voting at a designated early voting site, contact your clerk or visit mi.gov/vote for more details.
July 20: last day to register to vote online or by mail for the August 4 election. Starting July 21 register in person at your city or township clerk's office w/ proof of residency.

By July 21 For most voters, this is the last day we recommend returning your ballot by mail to avoid postal delays. Starting July 22, return ballots in person at your clerk's office or to a secure drop box in your community. July 25: statewide in-person early voting begins. All communities must offer in-person early voting at a designated early voting site. Contact your clerk for more info.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

All RFK Jr. and Tom Barrett have accomplished in the last few years is undermining public health and making us all less safe.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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."

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Michigan families and farmers deserve better than what the House Republicans have passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. We need our Senators to stand strong and vote NO on the current farm bill.

Contact US Sen. Gary Peters and US Sen. Elissa Slotkin; urge them to vote NO on the current farm bill. Michigan families and farmers deserve better.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Republican lawmakers' farm bill is bad news for all of us—and the people of Michigan agree.

Rows of corn in rolling fields with headline: New poll — Michiganders oppose cuts to nutrition assistance and farmer support.

Survey: most Michiganders oppose farm-bill cuts to food assistance; high opposition among most groups; Republicans more supportive.

Bar chart showing most respondents oppose House farm-bill cuts to farm conservation programs; overall 51% strongly oppose, 10% strongly support.

Justin Mendoza, Executive Director of Progress Michigan quote summary; House Republican farm bill favors corporations and weakens air, water, and soil protections. No farm bill is better than the one that House Republicans recently passed.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

House Republicans' proposed budget would cut the budget for the Department of the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in half—and our latest poll shows Michiganders are not on board.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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.

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Progress Michigan @progressmich.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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.

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