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Runestad introduces resolution to curtail ‘lame duck’ legislative sessions

February 25, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Thursday introduced a resolution that would help put an end to legislation being rushed through the legislative process during lame duck sessions. The

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Runestad op-ed: Time to investigate COVID-19 nursing home policies in Michigan, too

February 25, 2021

By Sen. Jim Runestad 15th Senate District Anyone following the national news knows that in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration recently admitted to withholding data about COVID-19 deaths in

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Lawmakers to Nessel, U.S. DOJ: Time to investigate Michigan’s coronavirus nursing home policies

February 24, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — In separate letters sent to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday, state Sen. Jim Runestad and some of his Senate Republican

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Runestad calls on Whitmer to prioritize vaccines for the most vulnerable

February 18, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Runestad made the following statement in the Senate Thursday, calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to prioritize vaccines for the most

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Runestad to host forum on appealing your property tax assessment

February 18, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Runestad announced he will be hosting a virtual forum on Monday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. on how to appeal

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Runestad assists Meals on Wheels in food delivery to seniors in need

February 17, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Hartland Friday to help prepare and load meals for delivery. “The hardworking folks at Meals on Wheels graciously

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Runestad, Senate Finance Committee to review local government pension reporting

February 16, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Runestad said the committee will convene this Wednesday, Feb. 17 at noon to review the unfunded liabilities of local governments’

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Media Advisory: Senate subcommittee to question state police on possible FOIA violations

February 4, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad announced that the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police will meet today, Thursday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. to discuss possible Freedom

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Runestad addresses governor’s refusal to open up sports

February 3, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, issued the following statement Wednesday regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s continued refusal to let Michigan students play high school and youth sports: “Since

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Runestad Detroit News op-ed: Gretchen Whitmer has failed Michigan seniors once again

January 29, 2021

By Sen. Jim Runestad 15th Senate District First it was the disastrous policy of placing COVID-19-positive patients into nursing homes. Then it was the forced isolation, with confusing and contradictory

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Runestad reintroduces legislation to protect nursing home residents

January 26, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Tuesday reintroduced legislation to better protect nursing home residents from abuse and neglect. Senate Bill 33 would establish the right of a resident

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Media Advisory: Runestad available for comments following 2021 State of the State address

January 25, 2021

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, will be available for comments following the governor’s 2021 State of the State address on Wednesday. Who: Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake.

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Runestad defends restaurant industry against governor’s continued shutdown

January 14, 2021

‘Family businesses built over decades are being destroyed’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, issued the following statement Thursday questioning Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health

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Runestad responds to ‘pocket veto’ of nursing home camera bill

January 5, 2021

Gov. Whitmer shoots down provision to provide vital protection from abuse and isolation for nursing home residents LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad responded Tuesday to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s failure

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Runestad Detroit News op-ed: Michigan unemployment agency must do better in 2021

January 1, 2021

By Sen. Jim Runestad 15th Senate District As the difficulties of 2020 continue, many out-of-work folks are still waiting to receive their unemployment insurance money. And now, on top of

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Runestad issues statement on governor’s continued devastation of restaurant industry

December 21, 2020

‘I’m outraged at the governor’s decision to keep restaurants, their employees and food industry workers out of work this Christmas season’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, issued

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Runestad bill to protect property owners sent to governor

December 18, 2020

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Legislature on Friday finalized a measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Runestad to protect property owners whose property is foreclosed. Senate Bill 1137 would put an

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Legislature finalizes Runestad bill to protect nursing home residents from abuse

December 18, 2020

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Legislature on Friday gave final approval to legislation to protect nursing home residents and provide peace of mind for their loved ones, said sponsor Sen.

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Runestad issues statement on extension of unemployment benefits

December 11, 2020

LANSING, Mich. — After the state Senate on Thursday approved Senate Bill 604 to extend unemployment assistance to millions of out-of-work Michiganders through the spring of 2021, Sen. Jim Runestad,

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Senate approves Runestad bill to protect property owners

December 4, 2020

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday passed a measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Runestad to protect property owners whose property is foreclosed. Senate Bill 1137 would put an

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