Sen. Ruth Johnson supports state budget plan
May 13, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson this week voted to support a fiscal year 2022 budget plan focused on building healthy families and communities, a healthier economy, and a healthy
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SOS must reopen branches under Senate budget
May 11, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan secretary of state branch offices that have been closed to walk-in customers for over a year would be required to reopen under the budget passed by
Sen. Ruth Johnson sponsors bill to fight distracted driving
April 29, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Sen. Ruth Johnson has reintroduced legislation designed to crack down on distracted driving in Michigan. “On a typical day, over
Johnson supports funding for 3 outdoor recreation projects
April 21, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Wednesday supported approval of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund projects for 2021, including three area projects. “This measure would invest $900,000 from the
Senate Republicans introduce election reforms
March 24, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republicans on Wednesday introduced comprehensive reforms to ensure election access and integrity in Michigan and to restore trust in a system vital to democracy in the
Senate approves Johnson resolution opposing federal overreach into elections
March 11, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s resolution urging the U.S. Congress and President Biden to oppose H.R. 1 and similar harmful election policy measures.
Johnson calls on Senate to disapprove Hertel as health director
March 2, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Tuesday said she would support the Michigan Senate taking action to disapprove the appointment of the state’s new health director, Elizabeth Hertel. “I
Johnson sponsors American Heart Month resolution
February 18, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s resolution to increase awareness of heart disease and stroke and recognize the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for
Johnson says SOS Benson’s failure to certify petitions after over 4 months ‘hurts our democracy’
February 3, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Wednesday criticized Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for failing to certify the Unlock Michigan petitions in a timely manner. “Allowing the Michigan people to
Sen. Ruth Johnson comments on 2021 State of the State address
January 27, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — After listening to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2021 State of the State address virtually Wednesday night, Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, issued the following statement: “Restaurants and small businesses
Johnson calls on Whitmer, DHHS director to take action to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates
January 8, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Friday called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon to fix the state’s poor rate of getting
Measures to address COVID-19 backlogs at SOS branches included in bills sent to governor
December 22, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to double the number of times Michigan residents can renew their driver’s licenses online or by mail was inserted into bills heading to the
Sen. Ruth Johnson’s bills to protect victims’ addresses sent to the governor
December 18, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Legislature on Friday finalized Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to help protect victims of certain heinous crimes by keeping their physical addresses hidden from their offenders.
Senate OKs bills to address COVID-19 backlogs at Secretary of State branches
December 10, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday unanimously approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to double the number of times Michigan residents can renew their driver’s licenses online or by mail.
Senate panel approves bills to address COVID-19 backlogs at Secretary of State branch offices
December 2, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to double the number of times Michigan residents can renew their driver’s licenses online or
House approves Johnson bill to protect victims of domestic violence, human trafficking
December 1, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to help protect victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking by keeping
Sen. Ruth Johnson recognizes Michigan election workers
November 12, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved a resolution by Sen. Ruth Johnson to honor local clerks and election workers who made the state’s November general election possible
Sen. Johnson supports COVID-19 protection measures
October 14, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson announced on Wednesday that the state Senate has voted to finalize several COVID-19 protection measures in the wake of a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that
Sen. Johnson’s absentee ballot reforms sent to governor
September 24, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday finalized Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to help local clerks efficiently meet the demand of an expected record number of absentee ballots this
Sen. Ruth Johnson supports balanced 2021 state budget
September 23, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Wednesday voted to support a fiscal year 2021 budget plan that increases investments in important priorities like K-12 education and public safety. “I