https://www.wcmu.org/tags/jocelyn-benson Jocelyn Benson en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/in-michigan-governors-race-democrat-benson-proposes-ways-to-rein-in-rising-electricity-bills “No more conflicts of interest on the MPSC [Michigan Public Service Commission] board. No more closed-door rate decisions. And no more guaranteed profits before a single dollar goes to fixing the grid," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/in-michigan-governors-race-democrat-benson-proposes-ways-to-rein-in-rising-electricity-bills Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Over a dozen candidates have jumped into the race to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. WCMU's AJ Jones provides an update from the campaign trail. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Alvin (AJ) Jones, Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-twice-dismissed-case-on-michigan-voter-rolls On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, challenging the state’s process for canceling the voter registration for dead individuals. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:23:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-twice-dismissed-case-on-michigan-voter-rolls Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare The front-runner for the democratic gubernatorial nomination says data centers should work with communities, and not "use our water or drive-up energy costs." Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:17:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-09/democratic-candidate-for-mi-governor-calls-for-expanding-pre-and-post-natal-care-for-black-mothers Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said in Michigan, Black women are nearly three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as white women. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:57:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-09/democratic-candidate-for-mi-governor-calls-for-expanding-pre-and-post-natal-care-for-black-mothers Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/secretary-of-state-benson-says-her-office-is-not-defying-gop-subpoena In a court filing, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is pushing back against Michigan Republican allegations that she is refusing to cooperate with legislative election oversight efforts. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:27:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/secretary-of-state-benson-says-her-office-is-not-defying-gop-subpoena Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/michigan-republicans-ask-justice-department-for-federal-monitoring-of-next-years-elections The GOP lawmakers say federal oversight is needed because Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has a conflict of interest since she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. One of the letter’s signers is Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, who is seeking his party’s nomination. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:59:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/michigan-republicans-ask-justice-department-for-federal-monitoring-of-next-years-elections Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-28/michigan-gop-lawmakers-want-state-to-hand-over-full-voter-rolls-to-feds-without-redactions The state has already turned over a copy, but withheld sensitive identifying information, like Social Security numbers. The Justice Department wants all of it. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:52:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-28/michigan-gop-lawmakers-want-state-to-hand-over-full-voter-rolls-to-feds-without-redactions Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/benson-says-michigan-wont-comply-with-justice-department-demand-for-voter-data Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says the federal government does not have a right to voter data it’s seeking in a lawsuit. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:12:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/benson-says-michigan-wont-comply-with-justice-department-demand-for-voter-data Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-08/online-title-service-could-eliminate-in-person-visits-in-michigan The Secretary of State office recently announced a new online service that makes transferring vehicle titles doable from the comfort of your own home. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:05:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-08/online-title-service-could-eliminate-in-person-visits-in-michigan Lauren Rice