Senator Jim Runestad's Press Releases

By Sen. Jim Runestad 23rd Senate District When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer first ran for office, she released a 10-point “sunshine plan” that was supposed to make state government “more open, transparent and accountable to Michigan taxpayers.” Among other things, she promised to promote financial disclosure for legislators, to toughen lobbying rules, and to open her own office to Freedom of Information Act requests — with or

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad said Thursday that he will introduce legislation to address transparency and accountability concerns with the state’s major utility companies after the Legislature returns from its spring break next week. “Michigan continues to rate very poorly when it comes to government transparency, and I will continue to push legislation that will shine light into the darkest corners of our bureaucracy,”

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad issued the following response after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg confirmed the indictment of former President Donald Trump: “This unprecedented action and abuse of power by the Manhattan district attorney is a flimsy attempt to hurt an opponent based on their politics. “This abhorrent attempt by the district attorney weaponizes the U.S. justice system and uses one of our nation’s

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