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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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.
‘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
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
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
‘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
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
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.
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,
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