Senator Ruth Johnson's Press Releases
Sen. Johnson co-sponsors resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, on Tuesday issued the following statement after supporting Senate adoption of Senate Resolution 111, which she co-sponsored, to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urge the world community to join together in sanctioning Russia: “Today, the Michigan Senate stands with the people of Ukraine and condemns an unjust and unprovoked attack by Russia. “Ukrainians from all walks of
Sen. Johnson bill would require new election equipment be made in the USA
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Thursday introduced legislation to require all new electronic voting machines purchased by Michigan election officials be made in the U.S. “To ensure the integrity of our democracy, we must ensure that the voting systems we use are secure and protected,” said Johnson, R-Holly, who previously served as Michigan secretary of state. “The threat of foreign-made technology has been a
Senate panel OKs bills to punish absentee ballot fraud
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Elections Committee Chair Ruth Johnson on Wednesday supported the panel’s approval of legislation to crack down on fraud regarding absentee ballots and their applications. “Voter fraud is an attack on our democracy, and we must do everything we can to discourage it and punish those who commit this crime,” said Johnson, who served as Michigan secretary of state from 2011 to 2018.
Sen. Ruth Johnson supports Senate tax cut plan
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Tuesday voted for legislation to cut taxes by $2.5 billion on Michigan families, seniors and job providers. “When government has more money than it needs, it should always look to put that money back into the pockets of taxpayers,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “The Senate’s broad-based tax cut plan will give relief to families, small businesses, and our seniors who
Senate committee clears bill to require more transparency from SOS on citizen-initiated petitions
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Elections Committee on Wednesday approved legislation to require the secretary of state to provide more transparency as it reviews citizen-initiated petitions. “Recent citizen initiative petitions have taken the Secretary of State’s Office six to nine months to process; there needs to be better accountability,” said Sen. Ruth Johnson, chair of the committee and previous Michigan secretary of state. “Our office averaged
Sen. Ruth Johnson supports OU classroom building project
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Wednesday sponsored an amendment to a state budget bill increasing authorization for renovation and expansion of Oakland University’s South Foundation Hall by $4.2 million. “This allows more resources to be included in Oakland University’s project to renovate and expand the school’s main classroom building, which has seen significant cost increases due to the pandemic and record-high inflation,” said Johnson,