Senator Ruth Johnson's Press Releases
Senate approves Johnson’s election equipment security bill
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,
Sen. Johnson supports Senate 2023 state budget plan
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
Senate panel OKs Johnson’s election equipment security bill
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,
Sen. Ruth Johnson criticizes Whitmer veto of income tax cut plan
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
Senate OKs Johnson bill to ensure challenger access
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to ensure that an adequate number of challengers are allowed to be present at absentee voter counting boards. “For decades, people in Michigan have served an important role ensuring the integrity of our elections as citizen observers,” said Johnson, who served as Michigan secretary of state from 2011 to 2018. “This bill would
Sen. Johnson supports gas tax relief
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Tuesday voted to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuels for six months to provide relief to Michigan drivers. “This gas tax holiday will give much-needed relief to families, seniors, and small businesses struggling with rising costs,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “Under the Biden administration, we are seeing the highest inflation in over four decades. “With the average