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At the polls in Detroit. (WWJ Photo/Vickie Thomas)

Group Investigates Possible ‘Rights Violation’ At The Polls

A group that monitors elections in Michigan is investigating what went wrong Tuesday when some voters were asked to reaffirm their citizenship at the polls.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/08

Smartphone Version Of Michigan Voter Info Offered

There’s now a smartphone version of the state’s Michigan Voter Information Center to provide election information. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson on Thursday announced the offering ahead of next week’s primary.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/02

A screen shot of the Michigan Secretary of State's office's new iPhone app that shows campaign finance reports. (Photo: Michigan Secretary of State's Office)

State Campaign Finance Reports Go Mobile

The transparency of Michigan state campaign finances went up a notch Thursday as a new free iPhone app, Michigan Campaign Finance Search, launched.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/05

Michigan, South Korea Sign Driver’s License Deal

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and South Korean Consul General Chul Huh have signed a mutual driver’s license agreement expected to assist students, travelers and business people.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/14

Secretary Of State Paid $1,325 In Campaign Fines

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, whose job includes enforcing Michigan’s campaign finance laws, paid $1,325 in fines last year for failing to file her campaign’s own information in a timely manner.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/01

Ballot boxes (WWJ Photo/Pat Sweeting, File)

Johnson Defends Putting President’s Name On Primary Ballot

Michigan secretary of state Ruth Johnson is defending a decision to put Barack Obama’s name on the ballot.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/17

Michiganders Take Advantage Of Secretary Of State Website

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson used the Auto Show stage to announce that about a half million people have now renewed their tabs, and used other services at ExpressSOS.com.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/17

Michigan `Snowbirds’ Can Renew Vehicle Tabs Early

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson today reminded residents heading south for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses and plates before leaving Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/31

Michigan Secretary of State Adds More Online Services

Michigan residents can now access the online, no-wait Secretary of State through a new tool available at ExpressSOS.com, Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced Wednesday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/19