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Sen. Runestad: No Vote Explanation for SB339
Senator Jim Runestad gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 339, citing his concerns that voter data will not be protected. (June 7, 2023)

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Sen. Runestad: No Vote Explanation for SB339
Senator Jim Runestad gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 339, citing his concerns that voter data will not be protected. (June 7, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 339, citing his concerns that voter data will not be protected. (June 7, 2023)

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Sen. Runestad Points Out Democrat Double-Standard
Senator Jim Runestad uses the Democrats’ own words to point out their double-standard. (June 27, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad uses the Democrats’ own words to point out their double-standard. (June 27, 2023)

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Most Secretive Budget in State History
Senator Jim Runestad condemns the wallet-busting boondoggle budget, and the utter lack of transparency throughout the entire process. Taxpayers deserve to know where their money is being spent, and who is benefitting from these taxpayer funds. (June 28, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad condemns the wallet-busting boondoggle budget, and the utter lack of transparency throughout the entire process. Taxpayers deserve to know where their money is being spent, and who is benefitting from these taxpayer funds. (June 28, 2023)

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Sen. Runestad: Amendment to SB 209
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in favor of his amendment to Senate Bill 209. (June 22, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in favor of his amendment to Senate Bill 209. (June 22, 2023)

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Sen. Runestad: Amendment to SB 214
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 214. (June 22, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 214. (June 22, 2023)

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Sen. Runestad: Amendment to SB 213
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 213. (June 22, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 213. (June 22, 2023)

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Sen. Runestad: No Vote Explanation for SB 377
Senator Jim Runestad gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 377, citing concerns about rising crime in Michigan and weaker sentencing guidelines. (June 22, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 377, citing concerns about rising crime in Michigan and weaker sentencing guidelines. (June 22, 2023)

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Intentionally Anti-Sunshine Tactics
Senator Jim Runestad condemns the intentional lack of transparency surrounding earmarks in the state budget. (June 20, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad condemns the intentional lack of transparency surrounding earmarks in the state budget. (June 20, 2023)

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I Will Not Support Any More Paid Holidays
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of House Bill 4555, designating June 12 as Women Veterans Recognition Day, but voices his opposition to creating any more paid state holidays. (June 8, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of House Bill 4555, designating June 12 as Women Veterans Recognition Day, but voices his opposition to creating any more paid state holidays. (June 8, 2023)

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End Political Shenanigans by Interest Peddlers
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of his bill to improve transparency through improved ethical standards and stronger disclosure rules. (June 7, 2023)
Senator Jim Runestad speaks in support of his bill to improve transparency through improved ethical standards and stronger disclosure rules. (June 7, 2023)

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Watch What Democrats Do, Not What They Say
While Democrats continue to give lip service to transparency, Senator Jim Runestad shares advice from his mother: “Watch their feet, not their lips. Their lips often lie, but their feet never do.” (June 6, 2023)
While Democrats continue to give lip service to transparency, Senator Jim Runestad shares advice from his mother: “Watch their feet, not their lips. Their lips often lie, but their feet never do.” (June 6, 2023)

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Sen. Runestad Hosts Business Roundtable
Senator Jim Runestad hosted a business roundtable with Wendy Block (Michigan Chamber of Commerce), Amanda Fisher (NFIB Michigan) and Amy Drumm (Michigan Retailers Association) on June 5, 2023.
Senator Jim Runestad hosted a business roundtable with Wendy Block (Michigan Chamber of Commerce), Amanda Fisher (NFIB Michigan) and Amy Drumm (Michigan Retailers Association) on June 5, 2023.