LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad said Friday that the recent tragic and preventable death of a 75-year-old Detroit nursing home resident who was severely beaten demonstrates the need for
By Sen. Jim Runestad 15th Senate District Spinal Column July 2020 Elder abuse is a very real threat. And to help prevent it, I need your help. Seniors in our
‘Today’s agreement is a practical, bipartisan solution to the unprecedented financial wreckage to our state’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad voted for a plan passed by the Legislature Wednesday
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Finance Committee heard testimony Wednesday from Pacific Legal Foundation on how best to protect residents and the most vulnerable during foreclosure. “Today’s testimony clarified a
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Runestad announced that the committee will meet next week to hear testimony from Pacific Legal Foundation on how best to protect
‘It is unconscionable for Gov. Whitmer to deny this assistance to so many who are suffering’ LANSING, Mich. — Senators expressed their disappointment Monday with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Sen. Jim Runestad that would protect residents against unreasonable searches and seizures, which will now be placed
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Thursday approved with bipartisan support a resolution sponsored by Sen. Jim Runestad denouncing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s policy placing COVID-19-postive residents with uninfected residents in
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate Thursday unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Sen. Jim Runestad that would protect residents against certain unreasonable searches and seizures. Senate Joint Resolution G
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad announced Tuesday that he has prepared a petition calling for nursing homes to allow residents to install cameras in their rooms. By signing the
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad reminded residents on Friday that the Huron-Clinton Metroparks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend. “It has been a difficult several weeks for
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad reminded residents Wednesday that his office has provided an online tool to help constituents needing unemployment assistance. “Statewide unemployment has surged due to the
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad has introduced a bill to ensure job providers have a seat at the table to help plan for statewide disasters. Senate Bill 896 would
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Legislature filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for violating state law and disregarding the
LANSING, Mich. — Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter Thursday to Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, agreeing to his request to open an investigation into a decision by Gov.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved Senate Bill 858 and Senate Resolution 114, extending safety protocols for businesses and public places and defending the Legislature’s role in
‘This entire episode is troubling’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Tuesday sent a letter to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asking that she open an investigation into a
‘Government works best when the governor and Legislature work together’ LANSING, Mich. — After the Senate on Friday passed Senate Bills 857 and 858 to provide Michiganders a check against
By Sen. Jim Runestad 15th Senate District I have long championed the right of nursing home patients to have video cameras installed in their rooms so that their loved ones
‘Some job providers should be allowed to begin to reopen’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Thursday said Gov. Whitmer should revise her strict stay-at-home order. “Michiganders have made