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.

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.

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.

Corporate utilities like Consumers Energy are out of control. That's why it's so important we get utility money out of politics and ensure our lawmakers are focused on what's best for the people.

Michiganders think we need to get utility money out of politics (and they're right).

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.

If there's one thing AG Dana Nessel is going to do, it's fight to hold wealthy corporations accountable for the environmental damage they cause.

The situation happening at the North Lake detention center is extremely concerning. Our immigrant community deserves so much better than this.

Mike Duggan has officially dropped out of this year's gubernatorial race. Here's what we had to say about it.

Mike Duggan has a dirty little secret: He's been getting cozy with the corporations behind the recent push for more data centers. We should all be concerned about this.

ICYMI: Michigan farmers and organizations are calling on the U.S. Senate to reject the disastrous farm bill passed by the House.

ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman's chief of staff also runs a consulting firm—and he's allegedly been dodging financial disclosure requirements.

Mental health awareness is all well and good, but promoting mental health and supporting people with mental health issues also means ensuring everyone can get the care they need. #mentalhealthawarenessweek

From undermining sustainability efforts to drastically cutting food assistance, the House's farm bill would be a disaster. Our Senators must vote NO.. https://app.publicnewsservice.org/?forceRedirect=story/michigan-groups-urge-us-senate-to-reject-house-farm-bill/717ec163-9806-4832-9935-f7da7926e559?

The U.S. House voted last week to cut food assistance and funnel more money and power to Big Ag. We now need the Senate to vote NO on the House’s farm bill and pass policies that benefit everyone, not wealthy corporations.

Republican Rep. Jack Bergman's chief of staff has a side hustle, and it's raising some significant questions around ethics and transparency. #uscongress #uspolitics #michiganpolitics

"If Planned Parenthood of Michigan is forced to close more health centers or scale back services further, that access does not simply shift elsewhere. It disappears, . . . and delayed care that leads to more serious and more costly health issues over time."

The US Supreme Court sided with AG Dana Nessel over Enbridge, ruling the case to shut down Enbridge's dangerous Line 5 oil pipeline should be heard in state court. Goes to show that multinational oil companies are not above the law and their delay tactics won't work.

Rx Kids is a proven program based on decades of data-driven research that has been helping families in Michigan. We need our state lawmakers to expand an already successful program to help even more families. #mileg #michiganpolitics

Michigan has an Election Day on May 5! Here's what you need to know.  #michigan #localelections #michiganpolitics

Today begins Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder to keep fighting not only to spread awareness and understanding, but to secure a future where everyone can get the mental healthcare they need.

International Workers Day reminds us that a better, more equitable future is possible—and it’s on all of us to fight for it.

Data-backed programs, like Rx Kids, have helped families thrive and have created better health outcomes for mothers and babies. We need to tell our lawmakers to keep funding Rx Kids.

Congress is supposed to vote TOMORROW on a farm bill that takes away food assistance from folks in need and gives wealthy corporations more money and power. Call your lawmaker at https://progressmi.org/call now telling them to oppose this legislation.

Breaking News: The Supreme Court ruled today to gut the Voting Rights Act.  #VotingRights #SupremeCourt #HandsOffMIVote

Earlier this month, Michigan recognized Black Maternal Health week, a time to acknowledge that Black mothers and their struggles. Even though we have made progress in some areas, Black women are still 3-4 times more likely to die of childbirth complications than white women.

Programs to bring mothers and babies out of poverty will help out ALL families in Michigan. We need MI House Speaker Matt Hall and Republicans to follow the evidence and support Rx Kids. Read Justin's opinion piece in the Northern Express. https://bit.ly/4cRqL4j

What’s happening inside the Baldwin ICE facility demands attention. As detainees launch a hunger strike, community members across Michigan are standing up and calling for transparency, accountability, and humane conditions.

US Reps. Bill Huizenga and John James seem to be missing for different reasons these days. Huizenga is doing his best to be in the pocket of corporations instead of his constituents. James, on the other hand, is MIA from being a rep, missing 9.2% of roll call votes in Congress.

Michiganders' health, safety, and property are at risk. MAGA Matt Hall doesn't care. #mileg #michiganpolitics #progressive #michiganflood

This Earth Day, loving our planet means protecting Michigan. From our Great Lakes to our neighborhoods: no more pollution, no more shortcuts. Just action. 🌎

This Earth Day, loving our planet means protecting Michigan. From our Great Lakes to our neighborhoods: no more pollution, no more shortcuts. Just action. 🌎

Consumers Energy is at it again! Consumers is attempting to sell off their dams for a dollar a piece to an out of state company, Confluence Hydro, because Consumers believes it's too expensive for them to keep investing in their current infrastructure.

Arab American Heritage Month is a time reflect on the achievements and progress that Arab Americans have accomplished through the years. U.S. Rep Rashida Tlaib, state Rep. Alabas Farhat, and Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud are all doing their part to make Michigan a better place.

The Trump admin announced that 4 U.S. Forest Service offices will close in Michigan, putting around 3 million acres of MI forests and many jobs at risk. Ag. Sec. Brooke Rollins recently came to MI and lied repeatedly to downplay the effects, while US Rep. Tom Barrett stood by happy for the photo op.

ICYMI: Trump wants to cut $1.5 billion in TSA funding and fire thousands of workers. We are seeing the Project 2025 agenda in action. While Trump is tellings us we can't afford public services, his admin is spending $1 billion per day on an unjust, illegal war in Iran.

Trump's illegal tariffs have been struck down by the courts. However, this leaves us with a question. Will wealthy corporations or people buying their products be eligible for a refund? Most of the time, all of us who buy products from businesses tend to shoulder the burden.

The entire state of Michigan is under a Flood Watch. We are accustomed to some flooding in the state, but the scale of what we're facing now is unprecedented, and the climate crisis is to blame.

Happy Tax Day; let's tax the rich. #taxday #taxtherich #progressive

Tax day is already stressful, but now we are seeing all of our expenses going up due to MAGA Republican policies, wealthy corporate interests, and an illegal war.

Independent farmers across the country are facing tighter margins than ever, pushing them to the brink of bankruptcy.  It doesn’t have to be this way. We need Congress to pass a farm bill that prioritizes economic security and sustainability, NOT corporate giveaways.

AG Dana Nessel is telling it like it is. The Michigan Public Service Commissioners are acting like they're bought and paid for by the utilities. We need more elected officials to stand up to Consumers Energy and DTE and pass a ratepayer bill of rights.

The IRS is paying tech giant Palantir hundreds of millions of dollars to collect sensitive taxpayer data. Meanwhile, reporting has raised new questions about political targeting, data sharing, and surveillance.

Consumers Energy plans on selling their dams at little cost while raking in $270 million by passing on expenses to ratepayers. When we are already struggling with bills, Consumers Energy keeps finding ways to maximize profits.

The MAGA Republican health care cuts have real impact on families across Michigan. Berrien Forward hosted their first health care townhall to discuss rising costs, barriers to care, and real health care challenges created by these cuts.

As Trump's genocidal rhetoric about Iran escalates, we're glad to see some Michigan Republicans push back. Yet some are still standing by the president and his unpopular and illegal actions around this war.

President Trump signed an executive order that will make it harder for us to vote. Millions of us vote by mail, including President Trump, to make our voices heard. MAGA Republicans and Trump are afraid of losing elections and are attempting to limit our voting rights to take away our power.

Consumers Energy and DTE are lining up for another rate hike and the Michigan Public Service Commission keeps being their rubber stamp. Ratepayers are already paying enough, and we need our elected officials to step in now. #NoMoreRateHikes

You can’t protect democracy by deciding who gets to be a part of it. Yet Trump has done exactly that with a new executive order, and we won't stand for this authoritarian power-grab.

Trump is attacking mail-in voting when he did so as early as last week. His new executive order is just the latest desperate attempt to control who can participate in our democracy - and it's disgraceful.