Senator Ruth Johnson​'s Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Ruth Johnson that would help to prevent foreclosures on Michigan homeowners. “This legislation is designed to protect our most vulnerable citizens from a property tax foreclosure process that can be confusing and counterproductive,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “Our local government policies should help keep people out of foreclosure when possible. Certainly, no one

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Elections Committee Chair Ruth Johnson on Wednesday supported Senate approval of the late Rep. Andrea Schroeder’s legislation to require a speedy announcement of a special election to fill a legislative vacancy. Schroeder, R-Independence Township, died on Oct. 1, 2021, following a recurrence of stomach cancer. “A cornerstone to our system of government is the ability of the people to have a voice through

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Elections Committee Chair Ruth Johnson on Wednesday supported the panel’s approval of legislation to require a speedy announcement of a special election to fill a legislative vacancy. “The ability of the people to have representation in their state government is fundamental to our republic,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “When a legislative vacancy occurs, the people of that area deserve to know when it

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Thursday voted to suspend the state’s excise, sales and use taxes on gasoline and diesel fuels for three months to provide relief to Michigan drivers. “The Biden administration’s policies are causing 40-year high inflation that is causing prices to soar at the grocery store and at the gas pump,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “This package will give Michigan motorists much-needed

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