Michigan State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Howell)
Recent News About Michigan State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Howell)
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Senate Republicans urge governor to remove top Michigan State Police officials amid controversies
Ten Republican state senators have called on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to seek the immediate resignation or removal of Michigan State Police Director Col.
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Runestad op-ed stresses value of open political participation and free speech in U.S
In a recent opinion piece, Michigan State Senator Jim Runestad highlighted the openness of the American political system, particularly in its approach to dissent and free speech.
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Runestad proposes bill to give all JCAR members power to call hearings on rules
Senator Jim Runestad has introduced new legislation aimed at changing how Michigan’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) reviews proposed regulations.
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Runestad reintroduces bill for legislative oversight of child protective services cases
Senator Jim Runestad has reintroduced legislation aimed at allowing Michigan state legislators to confidentially review Child Protective Services (CPS) cases brought to them by constituents.
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Runestad urges action from Secretary Benson after Hamtramck ballot-stuffing incident
State Senator Jim Runestad has called on Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to address concerns about election security following an incident in Hamtramck.
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Runestad criticizes Democratic health policies for neglecting rural Michigan
Michigan State Senator Jim Runestad has voiced criticism of what he describes as the “left’s obsession with forcing social ideology into health care policy,” claiming it has negative effects on the state’s health system.
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Runestad calls for increased accountability in Michigan's foster care system
LANSING, Mich.— Sen.
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Supreme Court backs parental rights on school literature
State Senator Jim Runestad from White Lake, Michigan, has expressed his approval of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor.
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Senator urges Michigan Supreme Court to remove judge under investigation
State Senator Jim Runestad has formally requested the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission and the Michigan Supreme Court to expedite the removal of Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig from her position at the 52-4 District Court in Oakland County.
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Senator Runestad proposes bills targeting illegal immigration in Michigan
State Senator Jim Runestad of Michigan has put forward new legislative measures aimed at reinforcing the state's adherence to federal immigration laws.
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Senator Runestad urges AG Nessel to investigate MSP deputy director
State Senator Jim Runestad has called for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to initiate a criminal investigation into the conduct of Michigan State Police Deputy Director Lt.
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Senator criticizes Michigan State Police's handling of internal investigations
State Senator Jim Runestad has criticized a report by the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, which alleges that the Michigan State Police (MSP) have a policy of transferring all internal investigations of the MSP and other state...
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Michigan senator calls for state police leadership resignations after no-confidence vote
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Minority Vice Chair Jim Runestad has called for the resignation of Michigan State Police (MSP) leaders following a significant vote of no confidence from the troopers.
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Senator Runestad introduces bill against politically driven investing in Michigan pensions
State Senator Jim Runestad has introduced a bill aimed at restricting investment strategies for Michigan's public pension funds that are influenced by political or ideological considerations.
