Senator Ruth Johnson​'s Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Thursday secured $9.8 million for mental health services and school safety measures at Oxford High School as part of a supplemental budget bill to address school safety across the state. “Oxford High School experienced a horrific act of violence and loss last November. No amount of funding will bring back those who were lost, but we must give the

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Tuesday criticized Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for focusing too much time on partisan press conferences and not enough time on working with the Legislature to improve Michigan’s election systems. “When it comes to supporting bipartisan election legislation that improves our election processes and serves Michigan voters in both parties, Secretary Benson is good at holding press conferences, but

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Wednesday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to make sure Michigan’s electronic voting systems don’t use equipment or parts made by foreign companies deemed a national security risk by the U.S. government. “As a former Michigan secretary of state and county clerk, I understand the benefits of being proactive — especially when it comes to potential security risks,” said Johnson,

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson this week voted to support a fiscal year 2023 state budget that increases investments in important priorities facing families and workers and helps build a healthy future for the people of Michigan. “This proactive budget plan will continue record support for our students, keep our communities safe, fix more local roads, and improve our economy. And it achieves all those

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Elections Committee on Wednesday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to make sure Michigan’s electronic voting systems don’t use equipment or parts made by foreign companies deemed a national security risk by the U.S. government. “As we work to preserve the integrity of our elections, we must ensure our voting machines are secure and protected from foreign influence and cybercriminals,” said Johnson,

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, on Friday issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed Senate Bill 768, a bipartisan $2.5 billion tax cut plan to reduce the state’s personal income tax rate, provide families with a $500 per child tax credit, and protect more income for Michigan’s seniors: “The governor has missed an important opportunity to provide bipartisan relief to Michigan families