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Michigan citizens in the hundreds of jurisdictions holding local elections Nov. 2 who have not yet registered to vote can do so in person at their local clerk's office now through 8 p.m. on Election Day. They can also apply for and return an absentee ballot at the clerk's office in the same trip   . . . 

With three weeks remaining until elections in many jurisdictions across the state, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reminds voters that they have options to safely and securely cast their ballot.

"Michigan elections are among the most secure in the nation, and voters can safely and confidently cast their ballot from home by mail, at a secure ballot drop box or in person  . . . 

"Michigan's voter ID and election security procedures are second to none, and fraud is not only infinitesimal, on the rare occasion it occurs it is also intercepted and prosecuted. Yet countless voters have been convinced the opposite is true by lying legislators seeking to maintain power by any means necessary, even as they tear apart our communities . . .

New laws taking effect today lift license suspensions for approximately 73,000 Michiganders who failed to pay tickets or court fines or failed to appear in court for certain non-moving and other violations.
 
"By lifting suspensions for non-moving violations, we are enabling tens of thousands of Michiganders to drive to work, pick up their children from school, and more fully participate in their communities," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. "We are proud to implement this new law   . . .

On National Voter Registration Day, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced a new program with nonpartisan partner organizations seeking to increase young voter knowledge and participation by ensuring that eligible high school seniors register or pre-register to vote.

The MI Vote Matters High School Voter Registration Challenge (Michigan.gov/MIVoteMatters) encourages high schools across Michigan   . . .

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that she is launching a mobile office next month to serve Michiganders with limited access to Secretary of State offices and the internet, including senior centers, homeless shelters, foster care facilities and other community organizations   . . .

TROY - The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has issued a summary suspension on a Troy vehicle dealership for failing to provide records during attempted MDOS inspections following multiple consumer complaints.

JJ's Best Auto Sales, located at 2838 E. Long Lake Road in Troy and owned by Julian Johnson  . . .

SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has issued a temporary cease and desist order to Overdrive SDK -doing business as Alpine Driving School-located at  24768 Lahser Road in Southfield. Alpine Driving School is owned and operated by Steven Clark, Danyalle Clark, Kenneth J. Woody and  . . .

DEARBORN HEIGHTS - The Michigan Department of State has issued a summary suspension to Michigan CDL School Training LLC, located at 2184 N Beech Daly Road in Dearborn Heights, after the facility was found in violation of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act on several counts during an inspection on April 26. In addition to the Dearborn Heights office location, the facility also operates a training range at 13509 Huron Street in Taylor. Michigan CDL School Training LLC is owned . . .

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