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Secretary of State Benson Calls on Lawmakers to Revamp SOS Services, Give Unspecified Amount of Money

May 2, 2021May 1, 2021 The Center Square

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Thursday asked for an unspecified amount of money to completely revamp the Michigan Department of State (MDOS).

The money would be used to provide “pop-up” offices, provide virtual interactions instead of in-person, and pass other laws that would result in less interaction with the department.

“Michiganders can now complete most of their transactions online, by mail or at one of our new self-service stations located at their local grocery store,” Benson said. “And the remaining in-person transactions are carried out by appointment, ensuring the vast majority of customers have little to no wait time.”

Whitmer Extends Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration Expiration for Second Time

May 12, 2020May 11, 2020 Jordyn Pair

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer temporarily extended the expiration of various identification and vehicle-related documentation during the pandemic for the second time, the governor announced late last week. The order extends the expiration of state identification cards, driver’s licenses, operator endorsements and vehicle registration to July 31. The documentation must be…

Marsha Blackburn’s New Green Light Bill Foils Illegal Immigrants from Obtaining Drivers Licenses That Would Risk Our National Security

February 15, 2020February 14, 2020 Julie Carr

In a special interview Friday on the Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Leahy welcomed U.S. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to the newsmakers line.

County Clerk Sounds Alarm at New York Allowing Driver’s Licenses For Illegal Aliens: ‘Concerned For Our Safety’

December 15, 2019December 14, 2019 Admin

A New York county clerk expressed deep concern over the state’s new law allowing illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses, arguing that such a law risks public safety and paves the way for voter fraud.

Grand Rapids Elected Officials Support Illegal Immigrants Getting Michigan Driver’s Licenses

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019 Zachery Schmidt

Grand Rapids officials made it known Tuesday they believe illegal immigrants in Michigan should be able to obtain a driver’s license.

LGBT Group, ACLU Applaud North Carolina DMV Update to ‘Gender Designation Change Form’

February 5, 2019February 4, 2019 A.P. Dillon

The ACLU of North Carolina and the LGBT rights group, Equality NC, are applauding changes made to a form used to change one’s gender assignment on a North Carolina driver’s license. The revised form now allows for a long list of professionals to complete the form regarding their opinion on…