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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The state senate unanimously approved legislation that would allow a special designation on driver's licenses for veterans.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Michigan will start selling two new license plates featuring the Pure Michigan tourism logo.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Illegal immigrants brought to the country as children can start applying for Michigan driver's licenses and state IDs this week.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Three young people are suing the Michigan secretary of state over her refusal to grant driver's licenses to applicants who can stay in the U.S. under a new federal immigration policy.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is visiting the Middle East as part of an effort to educate members of the U.S. military about casting votes back home.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  The National Driver Register will be down over the weekend and won’t allow driver checks that are required under federal law when issuing or renewing driver’s licenses.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Secretary of State Ruth Johnson was in Gaylord Friday.

Monday, July 19, 2010  Voters casting absentee ballots now will be able to track their ballots online

Monday, May 24, 2010  Should Michigan do away with gun boards at the county level and have the Secretary of State's office take over deciding who should get a CCW license? One state lawmaker says absolutely!

Thursday, October 23, 2008  That got us wondering, what are your rights as a voter, if you have had to move because of a foreclosure. That is the focus of this Fact Finder report.