michigan politics news
- Essay: Questionable priorities July 2, 2009
- ACLU flunks Granholm July 2, 2009
- DNR: Walleye fishing excellent on Saginaw Bay July 2, 2009
- US auto sales declines show signs of stability July 2, 2009
- Mich. regulators OK city utility bill surcharges July 2, 2009
michigan politics blogs
- 6 Detroit mayoral hopefuls back-seated by hundreds running for city council, charter revision seats July 2, 2009
- Governor Signs Law Keeping NAIAS In Michigan July 2, 2009
- Lansing’s protocol gray area raises concerns of ‘councilmanic interference’ July 2, 2009
- Granholm signs Cobo Hall legislation July 2, 2009
- GM bankruptcy trial ends July 2, 2009
Michigan Coalition for Progress
We are an independent progressive voice for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding our elected political leaders accountable and moving Michigan forward. Join us today.
Prevention First
Last week, a package of bills was introduced in the State House to prevent unintended pregnancies, create contraceptive equity, ensure medically accurate abstinence education and provide access to emergency contraception.
The “Prevention First” package (HB 5155-HB 5165) will reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and the spread of STD's and HIV.
Birth control is basic health care and with almost 600,000 Michigan women needing subsidized contraceptive services, the time for action is now. Every dollar spent on family planning services save more than $6 on social services in the next year alone.
Here’s how you can get involved today:
Contact your Representative and ask them to get to work on improving reproductive health care while efficiently saving taxpayer dollars and maintaining a women’s right to privacy.
Keep Up The Momentum
The Michigan State House just yesterday took the next step to ensuring that when our tax dollars are used for construction projects, Michigan workers are first in line for Michigan jobs. The bills now move back to the State Senate.
The latest version of the "Hire Michigan First" package, (SB 290, 293, 295, 296 and HB 4083, 4089, 4092, 4093, 4094 ) will keep more of our tax dollars in Michigan, putting our families, friends and neighbors back to work in our communities.
The Coalition for Progress calls on Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop and the Senate to pass the House substitutes of "Hire Michigan First".
Let's keep the momentum going! Join us in calling on Senator Mike Bishop and the Senate to pass these bills. Contact Senator Bishop and tell him you support putting Michigan back to work.
Support The House Substitute Of "Hire Michigan First"
Yesterday, the House Commerce Committee took the next step to ensuring that when our tax dollars are used for construction projects, Michigan workers are first in line for Michigan jobs.
The latest version of the "Hire Michigan First" package, (SB 290, 293, 295, 296 and 539) will keep more of our tax dollars in Michigan, putting our families, friends and neighbors back to work in our communities.
The Coalition for Progress applauds the House Commerce Committee and its Chair Representative Robert Jones (D-Kalamazoo) for moving these bills onto the House floor.
Now, we need you to help move these bills back to the Senate!
Join us in calling on the House of Representatives to move these bills, contact your legislator and tell them you support putting Michigan back to work.
