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Fighting Auto Insurance Rip-offs (FAIR)
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has announced a new initiative to
protect consumers after her office uncovered significant evidence of
fraudulent auto insurance certificates. |
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Secretary of State Ruth Johnson Proposes More Transparency, Integrity in
Elections Calling sunshine a great
disinfectant, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced a series of
proposals to increase voters' access to candidates' campaign
contribution records. The announcement comes during National Sunshine
Week, which runs through March 16 and promotes open government and
freedom of information. Johnson herself has used Freedom of Information
Laws to ferret out government waste and corruption.
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Elections
Reform: SAFE Initiative 
Find out more about Secretary Johnson's plan to help ensure integrity in
Michigan's elections through stronger campaign finance laws, new
policies and expanded use of technology. The package is known as the
Secure and Fair Elections, or SAFE Initiative. |
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 State
of the Secretary of State
Watch the second State of the Secretary of
State Address, where Secretary Johnson talks about her three priorities. |
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 Covering the Upcoming Election
Find out more about candidate listings, ballot question status, election
dates, previous election results, turnout statistics and more. |
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Organ Donation
Secretary Johnson strongly encourages Michigan residents to join the
Michigan Organ Donor Registry. Find out about her efforts and how
to join.
ExpressSOS for Online Services
Secretary Johnson unveiled ExpressSOS.com, the expanded online
destination for Secretary of State services. For Michigan residents,
some of the department's most popular services are now just a click
away.
Motorcycle Safety
All motorcyclists must get their cycle endorsement and ride safely.
Likewise, car drivers should be on the look-out for motorcyclists and
share the road
Traffic Safety Tips
for Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Secretary Johnson encourages everyone to share the road. By respecting
one another and following traffic laws, we can reduce the number of
crashes and crash-related injuries in Michigan.
Auto
Owner Consumer Guides
On this page you'll find guides to services you, as a vehicle owner, may
need. Additionally, consumers can use our complaint kit to resolve
concerns with mechanics, vehicle dealers and repair facilities.
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