Johnson has online video chat with MLive

Live broadcast replaces her annual State of the Secretary of State address

Michigan residents asked about everything from the state’s new license plates to election integrity issues for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s live interview with MLive on July 16. 

Capitol Reporter Jonathan Oosting interviewed Johnson during the broadcast, using a host of questions posted on the MLive website prior to the interview. The chat was available for anyone with an Internet connection to watch as it happened.

Johnson talked about online services at ExpressSOS.com, which has now seen more than 3 million transactions as well as efforts to help Michigan’s 680,000 veterans. She also talked about steps being taken to improve election integrity with her Secure and Fair Election (SAFE) initiative.

Click here to see the interview.

MI residents now have one more reason to love their local library: ExpressSOS.com

The centerpiece of a new partnership between the Secretary of State’s office and libraries across Michigan is ExpressSOS.com, the online, no-wait Secretary of State. Through this groundbreaking alliance, local library public computer stations are identified as neighborhood access points to Secretary of State online services, allowing residents to complete common transactions such as tab renewals and changes of address in just minutes. The partnership also connects local communities to timely Secretary of State news, such as upcoming election dates, by utilizing library newsletters, websites and social media.

See the WLNS TV-6 news story on the Lansing press conference

Read an infographic on libraries in Michigan.

ATTN LIBRARY DIRECTORS: If you want to include more information, please see our press release.

SOS Quote

"YOU can make a difference - maybe it's in government or maybe it's in business. Maybe it's in your family. Maybe it’s volunteering in your community. But DO something." - Secretary Johnson to teen student legislators at Student Statesmanship Institute in Lansing on July 22. 

Reminder: August 6 is Election Day!

Recreation Passport sales top $15 million

During the first 9 months of Fiscal Year 2013, nearly 1.5 million Recreation Passports were sold, bringing in $15 million to fund Michigan's state and local parks. In June, one-third of eligible customers purchased the option.

SOS takes part in military event

Secretary Johnson was proud to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a miltary event at Camp Grayling on July 19. commemorating the 100th anniversary of Camp Grayling on July 19.

During the ceremony, a “100th Anniversary of Camp Grayling” monument was dedicated that honors Ramus Hanson, who donated the original Camp Grayling land. 

SOS tent in Port Huron

Secretary of State staff had the ExpressSOS.com tent and information booth set up on July 19-20 at the Port Huron Blue Water Fest, which celebrates the start of the Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race. Look for our tent at these upcoming events:

Coast Guard Festival Cruise-In, Grand Haven, July 28

National Blueberry Festival, South Haven, Aug. 10-11