Michigan Secretary of State

What Happens At The Airport If You Don’t Have Real ID By May 7

DETROIT - Starting May 7, you need to carry identification that's Real ID compliant — a driver's license or state ID, or passport, that is federally approved for travel security — to avoid being turned away at the airport. Don't have an approved ID? You risk TSA preventing you from traveling. At the very least,

By |2025-05-01T15:34:02-04:00April 29th, 2025|Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Offers Green And White Water Wonderland Plate, Enhanced Security Driver’s License

LANSING – Your can order your green and white "water wonderland" license plate on Jan. 27. Plus next time you renew your driver's license you'll get what the state describes as "cutting-edge security design." "I am proud to bring back a green and white plate that pays tribute to the civil rights advancements of 1963 along

By |2024-01-01T14:04:52-05:00January 1st, 2024|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Benson Asks Michigan Supreme Court To Extend Time To Draw New Redistricting Maps

LANSING - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission filed suit last week asking the Michigan Supreme Court to extend the time to draw the new congressional and legislative redistricting maps. The suit says the current constitutional deadline is untenable because the public comment period should begin on Sept. 17, but

By |2021-05-03T18:27:22-04:00May 3rd, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan State Treasurer Warns Taxpayers About Coronavirus Phishing Scams

LANSING - Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks issued an urgent reminder to be aware of phishing emails sent by scammers seeking to obtain the personal information and the hard-earned money of Michigan’s taxpayers.  Similar to the phishing scam that targeted the Michigan’s Attorney General yesterday, Michigan Department of Treasury staff members were subjected to a

By |2020-03-22T13:15:37-04:00March 21st, 2020|Cyber Defense|

Collapse Of Michigan State Department Online License Plate Renewal System Forces State To Create Alternative

LANSING - The collapse of the Michigan Department of State's project to consolidate and improve its technology systems for renewal of license plates and watercraft registration became so severe that 75 percent of vehicles no longer could have their plates or registrations renewed online, leading to the department's unveiling Tuesday of a temporary backup online

By |2016-04-06T10:49:46-04:00April 6th, 2016|Featured, Politics|