State Senator Ruth Johnson (mi)
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Recent News About State Senator Ruth Johnson (mi)
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Johnson’s resolution to honor Michigan election workers passes state senate
Among the post-election conflict that has fallen over the state, the Michigan Senate recently passed a resolution honoring the people on the ground at the local level who made Michigan’s election process run smoothly, even in the face of unprecedented challenges related to COVID-19 and record voter turnout, both through absentee ballots and in person.
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Michigan Senate passed legislation to assist with record-high number of absentee ballots
The Michigan Senate recently finalized legislation written by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) that will help local clerks meet the high demand of absentee ballots, which are being submitted at record levels this year.
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Johnson is concerned that Benson could be endangering the election in Michigan
Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) has sponsored two bills in the Michigan Senate that she says would help to prevent delays in the vote count for the upcoming November election.
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Johnson thinks Benson's approach to absentee ballots invites fraud
State Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) recently raised concerns regarding the multiple failures by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in sending out absentee ballot requests to those who are ineligible to vote, including voters who have moved out of state and even some who are deceased.
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Johnson frustrated with recent action take by secretary of state's office
Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) is standing behind election clerks in Michigan who are frustrated by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s unsolicited mass mailing of absentee ballot applications across the state.
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Oakland County bolsters grant fund for small businesses during pandemic
Oakland County small businesses have reason to feel more secure following the board of commissioners' vote to add more funding into a grant package.