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Veterans news conference

Johnson, advocates support putting veteran designation for driver’s licenses

Secretary Johnson, Jason Allen with veterans

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and state veteran advocates announced several initiatives to assist the more than 680,000 military veterans who live in Michigan.

The initiatives, announced with Jason Allen of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, include a fundraising license plate to benefit veteran and a proposal to put a veterans designation on their driver’s license or ID card.

Such a designation would help connect veterans to the benefits and services they’ve earned, from healthcare and education to retail discounts. Johnson and DMVA leaders will work with lawmakers to have these initiatives written into law. Watch highlights here or read more.

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Secretary Johnson honors Sparta office employees

Secretary Johnson honors Sparta office for efforts to feed Michigan’s hungry

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson visited the Sparta Secretary of State office to thank them for their success in supporting the 2012 Michigan Harvest Gathering campaign.

"I would like to thank our Sparta employees and our customers for collecting nearly 12,000 pounds – about six tons – of food for those in need in their community,” said Johnson. “Our staff worked tirelessly to bring in donations and local businesses stepped up and contributed canned goods and other donations. Together, their efforts mean that hungry families will have food on the table this winter and well into this year."

Read more here.

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Mobile Office to visit Detroit Boat Show

The Secretary of State’s Mobile Office will once again be available for all of your SOS transactions at the Detroit Boat Show, Feb. 16-24, at Cobo Center in Detroit.

Come renew your watercraft registration, your license plate tabs or your driver’s license. Then check out the latest in fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons and personal watercraft.


Ruth Johnson speaks to Grand Rapids chamber

Johnson speaks to GR biz Chamber leaders

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson enjoyed meeting with members of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce as part of the group’s West Michigan Business Day at the Michigan Capitol on Feb. 12.

She provided them with an update on elections, organ donation and other issues, answered questions, and thanked them for their efforts toward improving the state’s economy.


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