Financial Reporting Deadline Moved

Financial Reporting Deadline Moved

Bipartisan legislation was passed this week extending the deadline for legislators, the attorney general, and the secretary of state to file required financial disclosures from May 15 to June 13. There have been several issues with the website created to accept the...
Chief Legal Director Named

Chief Legal Director Named

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Khyla D. Craine as the new chief legal director for the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). She’s served as deputy legal director since 2019, providing high-level legal counsel to the Secretary of State and department...
Campaign Finance Reforms Move

Campaign Finance Reforms Move

Legislation giving the Department of State an additional tool against those they believe violate campaign finance laws passed the House this week. Key Points: House Bill 5583 was introduced by Representative Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn). The legislation allows a person to...
Department of State Leadership Change

Department of State Leadership Change

Christina Anderson was named chief of staff for the Michigan Department of State by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Key Points: Anderson will begin her new role on October 2. She is currently deputy commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. Prior to...
Department of State Leadership Change

State Department Chief Operating Officer Named

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the appointment of Jackie Venton as the new COO for Department of State. Key Points: She’s served as chief of staff for Agency Services in the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget since January 2021. Prior to...