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Johnson supports funding for outdoor recreation projects
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Thursday supported a Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) bill to invest over $27 million in park and trail developments and public land acquisitions across Michigan, including two projects in the 24th Senate District."The Natural Resources Trust Fund continues to help expand and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities for all Michigan families and tourists to enjoy," said Johnson, R-Holly. "Two projects in Macomb County will set aside additional land for recreation along the Clinton River and improve access to the river for those...
Johnson blasts bills that strip ability to investigate election fraud during recounts
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, who served as Michigan’s secretary of state from 2011 to 2018, expressed her strong opposition to Senate Bills 603 and 604, which aim to eliminate alleged fraud as a reason to request a recount of election results.Johnson highlighted the importance of maintaining the current provisions in Michigan election law that allow local officials to investigate potential fraud and illegal activities during recounts. She emphasized the significance of bipartisan county boards of canvassers in ensuring fairness and oversight in elections,...