Blog tagged as Secretary of State

SOCC Chair: Gov, Attorney General Should Make At Least $200K

06/13/23 10:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
SOCC Chair: Gov, Attorney General Should Make At Least $200K
In an ideal world, the governor of Michigan would make at least $200,000 and the Attorney General would make closer to $250,000, the chair of the State Officers Compensation Commission (SOCC) told MIRS Monday.

SOS Wants Election Funding, Flexibility, & Security First

02/02/23 04:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
SOS Wants Election Funding, Flexibility, & Security First
The Secretary of State's office estimates state and local election operations will need up to $45 million to implement the voting reforms baked into Proposal 2 of 2022.

40% Of Michiganders Don't Work; Here's Why

01/25/23 10:51 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
40% Of Michiganders Don't Work; Here's Why
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is seriously "looking at" running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, a friend and political advisor told MIRS this week.

Benson 'Looking At' U.S. Senate Seat

01/25/23 10:51 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Benson 'Looking At' U.S. Senate Seat
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is seriously "looking at" running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, a friend and political advisor told MIRS this week.

Recent Electoral History Not Great For SOS

01/20/23 11:48 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Recent Electoral History Not Great For SOS
With current Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and state Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) taking serious looks at running for U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing)'s seat, it's natural to see how past Secretaries have done when running for Governor or the U.S. Senate.