Brad’s office had a press release out yesterday announcing the final tallies of certified signatures supporting initiatives. He said only I-155 and two referenda from the legislature qualified for the ballot.
In the press release Brad said, “Initiative organizers and counter organizers worked hard on their proposals, win or lose. That’s because the people really care about our state. Citizen involvement is one of the reasons Montana’s election process is among the best in the nation.”
Here’s a link to the Missoula TV story about it.
The Secretary of State’s official website has an article about the new technology of Electronic Notarization. Notaries public provide valuable services to Montanans by protecting the integrity of many business transactions that occur within the state. As we are living in an increasingly paperless world, their role has begun to change.
That is why Secretary of State Brad Johnson has begun the work to allow eNotarization. With all the new technology coming available, Brad makes sure Montana is on the cutting edge. He is working hard to ensure the security of these eNotarizations, all while making it easier to conduct business in the state. That is the kind of innovative leadership we need to have in Helena for another four years!
Check out the Secretary of State’s official website to learn more.
Brad Johnson announced today that the number of new small business startups in the state of Montana continues to rise. New small businesses most commonly file with the Secretary of State’s office under an Assumed Business Name. For the third year in a row, this figure has increased. See the story here. More businesses being started in Montana means more jobs for citizens of our great state — that is a contribution that can be measured.
Brad remains committed to making it easier to start a business in this state. Reduced paperwork and online filing with the Secretary of State’s office has streamlined the filing process. It is innovative leadership like this that leads to real world results for citizens. While others are busy talking about economic improvement, Brad Johnson is taking action to make sure it happens.
