Senator Jim Runestad's Press Releases
Runestad demands justice in lawsuit claiming MSP detective sent unsolicited lewd images, will introduce bill to criminalize predatory explicit photo sharing
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Minority Vice Chair Jim Runestad announced Friday that he will introduce legislation to penalize individuals who send unsolicited and sexually explicit videos or photos by text or electronic message in the wake of a recent lawsuit against a Michigan State Police detective. “Recent events have brought to light a disturbing breach of trust within our
Runestad to host press conference demanding answers and transparency from MSP on a 2020 case against detective accused of sending nude photos
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Minority Vice Chait Jim Runestad will host a press conference at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15, to discuss a civil lawsuit that has been filed against a Michigan State Police detective accused of sending unsolicited nude photos to a widow he first interviewed. Who: Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, and Bill Colovos, attorney for
Runestad champions increased government transparency, calls for state FOIA ombudsman during Sunshine Week
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Wednesday introduced a series of Sunshine Week bills to better assist Michigan residents seeking access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act as well as to increase accountability from the Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Zoo to local taxpayers. “I am happy to be able to announce this important legislation during Sunshine Week, which is
Runestad votes against ‘good for headlines and nothing else’ gun ban bills
LANSING, MI — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Thursday voted against legislation pushed by Democrats that would criminalize law-abiding Michiganders for exercising Second Amendment rights in public 40 days before any election. “At the end of the day, bad legislation is bad legislation, and I will not support the government infringing upon the constitutional rights of common citizens,” said Runestad, R-White Lake. “There are already laws
Runestad commends UM free speech statement
LANSING, MI — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Friday commended the University of Michigan Board of Regents for a free speech statement adopted last month by the higher education institution. The statement outlines principles to guide the university to accept “diversity of thought and freedom of speech.” “Higher education has gotten away with suppressing the freedom of speech and expression of many students for years,” said
Runestad reintroduces bipartisan nursing home camera bill once ‘pocket vetoed’ by governor
LANSING, MI — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Tuesday reintroduced his legislation to better protect nursing home residents by allowing them to install cameras in their own rooms. “It is a tragic reality that vulnerable seniors risk suffering in isolation and from physical abuse because of bad actors who masquerade as caregivers or otherwise gain access to these facilities,” said Runestad, R-White Lake. “In a perfect