Senator Jim Runestad's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Tuesday announced that he will be introducing legislation that would fight the influence of lobbyists and special interests by making the state’s spending and appropriations process more transparent. “Before any taxpayer dollars are given away, we should know the basics when it comes to where that money is going,” said Runestad, R-White Lake. “This bill would prevent the

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad announced during Sunshine Week a series of bills he is introducing to increase trust and transparency in Michigan government. “I am proud to announce the creation of this legislation during Sunshine Week, which is observed March 12 through 18 this year and continues to call attention to the importance of integrity and openness in government,” said Runestad, R-White Lake.

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Thursday issued the following statement after voting against a series bills passed by Senate Democrats aimed at restricting gun rights: “Just because something is good for publicity, doesn’t mean it’s good policy. In the Democrats’ effort to capitalize on public tragedy in order to ‘do something,’ they have pushed to enshrine the manifesto of far-left anti-gun radicals into

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad issued the following statement Tuesday after the Senate Democrats repealed Michigan’s Right to Work law and restored prevailing wage requirements: “If you previously thought Democrats cared more about the people of Michigan than their biggest benefactors, it should be clear now that you were wrong. Repealing Right to Work and reinstating prevailing wage are shamefully obvious ploys to funnel

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad will host a town hall for residents of the 23rd Senate District to voice their concerns and share experiences as customers of the state’s largest utility companies. “My hope is that this event will give residents an opportunity to be heard,” said Runestad, R-White Lake. “As lawmakers, we have a duty to listen to residents of our districts and

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Wednesday voted against a proposed expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act after Democrats struck down his amendments to protect religious liberties and ensure equal protection under the law. “My concern is that Senate Bill 4 will turn Michigan’s strong civil rights act into a sword to be wielded by some against others rather than a shield to