Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Patriot Week  co-founder Oakland Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren announced on July  3 a statewide essay contest for kids to encourage them to learn about the importance of voting. “We couldn’t think of a more appropriate time to kick off the essay contest than just before our Independence Day holiday,” said Johnson, who is a member of Patriot Week’s advisory board. “We really want to encourage young people to look at what makes America great, … [Read more...]