Senator Jim Runestad's Press Releases
Sen. Runestad blasts anti-freedom, anti-competition Right to Work repeal, prevailing wage votes
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 Jim Runestad issued the following statement Tuesday after the Senate Democrats repealed Michigan’s Right to Work law and restored prevailing wage requirements: “If you previously thought Democrats cared more about the people of Michigan than their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
Sen. Runestad will host town hall for residents to voice concerns following widespread power outages
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
Sen. Runestad votes against Elliott-Larsen expansion after Democrats kill amendments to ensure equal protection
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
Runestad blasts Democrat bills spending billions on corporate welfare, celebrates defending income tax rollback
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Tuesday blasted the Legislature’s new Democratic majority for forcing through the Senate its second billion-dollar spending boondoggle of the year. “The governor and her Democratic leaders are working hard in Lansing to blow through the state’s $9 billion surplus; I almost wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t have a front row seat,” said Runestad, R-White Lake. “We have
Understanding the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act and Senate Bill 4
PROTECTING ALL MICHIGANDERS FROM DISCRIMINATION ELLIOTT-LARSEN ALREADY WORKS MICHIGAN’S PROUD HISTORY OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS Michigan has had anti-discrimination laws on the books dating back to 1885 when the enactment of the Civil Rights Act stated that “All persons…shall be entitled to the full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of inns, restaurants, eating-houses, barber shops, public conveyances on land and water, theaters, and all other places
Sen. Runestad says ‘no’ on Democrat ploy to raise taxes, votes to protect rollback for all Michiganders
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Thursday voted against a Democrat scheme that would increase the tax burden on Michiganders by stopping an automatic state income tax rollback from going into effect. “Today, I said no to the governor’s continued game of choosing winners and losers in her efforts to squander the state’s budget surplus; I said no to this dishonest shift-and-shaft tax grab,”