State Senator Ruth Johnson (mi)
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Recent News About State Senator Ruth Johnson (mi)
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Johnson questions increase in noncitizen voter registrations in Michigan
Senator Ruth Johnson of Michigan has requested an explanation from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson regarding a reported increase in noncitizens registering to vote.
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Senator opposes election bills citing voter privacy concerns
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, who served as Michigan’s secretary of state from 2011 to 2018, on Tuesday strongly opposed Senate passage of purported “voting rights” bills that would reduce voter privacy and place new burdens on local elections officials.
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Johnson urges Congress for legislation ensuring accurate voter rolls
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson emphasized the need for maintaining clean and accurate voter rolls during a press conference on the Capitol lawn on Wednesday, following her introduction of a Senate resolution encouraging Congress to take action.
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Johnson and Hall to hold press conference on voter roll accuracy
LANSING, Mich. — Former Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and House Republican Leader Matt Hall will join Hogan Gidley of the America First Policy Institute Center for Election Integrity to hold a press conference on Wednesday, June 12, regarding the need to maintain clean and accurate voter rolls.
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Senator Johnson sponsors resolution for May as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome awareness month
The Michigan Senate on Thursday adopted Sen. Ruth Johnson’s resolution to raise awareness of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), an inherited condition affecting the body's connective tissues.
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Johnson supports funding for outdoor recreation projects
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Thursday supported a Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) bill to invest over $27 million in park and trail developments and public land acquisitions across Michigan, including two projects in the 24th Senate District."The Natural Resources Trust Fund continues to help expand and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities for all Michigan families and tourists to enjoy," said Johnson, R-Holly. "Two projects in Macomb County will set aside additional land for recreation along the Clinton River and improve access to the river for those...
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Johnson blasts bills that strip ability to investigate election fraud during recounts
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, who served as Michigan’s secretary of state from 2011 to 2018, expressed her strong opposition to Senate Bills 603 and 604, which aim to eliminate alleged fraud as a reason to request a recount of election results.Johnson highlighted the importance of maintaining the current provisions in Michigan election law that allow local officials to investigate potential fraud and illegal activities during recounts. She emphasized the significance of bipartisan county boards of canvassers in ensuring fairness and oversight in elections,...
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Sen. Johnson sponsors American Heart Month, ‘Go Red for Women’ resolution
The Michigan Senate has approved a resolution sponsored by Sen. Ruth Johnson to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke risks and designate February as American Heart Month in Michigan. Sen. Johnson, who represents Holly and is a member of the Republican Party, emphasized the importance of addressing cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. She stated, "Unfortunately, heart disease or a stroke can affect women at any age. Yet, many women are unaware of their risks. Nearly 45% of women who are 20 years of age or older...
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Ruth Johnson criticizes secretary of state for failure to help local clerks
Sen. Ruth Johnson has criticized the secretary of state for failing to fulfill her promise of assisting local clerks in Michigan. Johnson, who previously served as secretary of state herself, expressed concern over the struggles faced by clerks in implementing new requirements under Proposal 2 and related laws passed last year. She emphasized the importance of the secretary of state's role in supporting and assisting local clerks, rather than hindering them.Johnson highlighted a letter signed by 74 city and township clerks from various political backgrounds, expressing...
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Sen. Ruth Johnson comments on 2024 State of the State address
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, shared her thoughts on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2024 State of the State address, expressing concerns about the priorities outlined by the governor.In her statement, Sen. Johnson highlighted the governor's focus on free community college for all students, while pointing out the troubling statistics from a commission's report. She stated, "According to her own commission's report, two-thirds of our fourth and eighth graders aren't proficient in reading or math." Sen. Johnson emphasized the need to address these educational...
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Sen. Ruth Johnson escorts Supreme Court justices, welcomes Shelby Township supervisor as guest for 2024 State of the State address
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. Ruth Johnson, a representative from Holly, had the honor of escorting the justices of the Michigan Supreme Court into the House chamber on Wednesday night for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2024 State of the State address. This prestigious event was a platform for the Governor to outline her plans and priorities for the state.In a show of camaraderie and respect for the judiciary, Sen. Johnson walked alongside the justices, marking a symbolic gesture of unity and collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches of government.Additionally, Sen....
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Sen. Ruth Johnson comments on education goals in population council report
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, expressed her concerns about the education goals outlined in the Growing Michigan Together Council's report. The report, which addressed the state's stagnant population, failed to address the issue of reading proficiency among Michigan's children.Sen. Johnson highlighted the discrepancy between the well-funded school budget and the low reading scores of fourth-graders in Michigan. She stated, "We passed the best-funded and most equitable school budget in our state's history and yet our fourth-graders are 43rd in reading scores...
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Michigan Senate approves bill extending online renewal of driver's licenses and ID cards
Under legislation that passed the Michigan Senate, residents would be allowed to renew their driver’s licenses online or by mail for up to eight years, twice the current limit of four years.
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Michigan lawmakers push forward more COVID-19 legislation
According to Michigan Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly), legislators want to finalize multiple COVID-19 bills in the aftermath of the Michigan Supreme Court's striking down Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 executive orders.
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Johnson worries that actions at the state level are setting up local election officials for failure
The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) that would permit local election officials to begin processing the anticipated high number of absentee ballots on the day before the upcoming November election.
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Johnson raises concerns over Benson’s handling of election preparations for Michigan
Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly), a former Michigan Secretary of State and Oakland County Clerk, recently spoke on WJR’s "The Paul W. Smith Show" about her growing concerns as she has watched the handling of the lead-up to the November election under the leadership of current Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Johnson asks for audit of recent unsolicited election mailing by Benson
A controversy over prefilled absentee ballots being mailed to people who no longer live in Michigan has prompted the Senate Elections Committee chair to call for an audit of mail-in votes.
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Johnson asks for audit of mail-in ballots from August primary election
Michigan Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) requested that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson look into the veracity of mail-in votes, after learning of the possibility that, before the August primary election, nonresidents may have returned absentee ballot applications, which were were sent by Benson.
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Johnson supports Michigan NRTF projects for park improvements
Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) recently announced that she supports the approval of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) projects for 2020, according to MiSenateGOP.
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Johnson speaks about issues with absentee ballot request errors
State Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) spoke about the absentee ballot request controversy during an interview with The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels on June 18.