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House budget prioritizes workforce training and infrastructure over corporate incentives

House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin has outlined the House’s priorities for workforce development in the recently approved budget.

By Livingston Today | Aug 29, 2025

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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.

By Livingston Today | Aug 21, 2025

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Rep. Ann Bollin outlines Republican priorities in upcoming Michigan House budget plan

By Livingston Today | Aug 19, 2025

House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin has provided an update on the Michigan state budget process, stating that House Republicans are preparing to announce a plan aimed at reducing waste and focusing resources on key areas.

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House budget proposal prioritizes local control over Michigan K-12 education funding

By Livingston Today | Aug 13, 2025

The Michigan House Appropriations Committee, led by State Rep. Ann Bollin, has emphasized the importance of local control in education funding decisions.

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Runestad introduces bill shielding Michiganders from civil suits after self-defense during riots

By Livingston Today | Aug 13, 2025

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Rep. Bollin welcomes governor's proposal for increased Auditor General oversight

By Livingston Today | Aug 6, 2025

House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin has expressed support for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recent proposal to involve the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in monitoring earmarked grants awarded through Michigan’s state budget.

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Runestad criticizes Democrats over law enforcement bill and missed state budget deadline

By Livingston Today | Aug 4, 2025

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Runestad criticizes Democratic health policies for neglecting rural Michigan

By Livingston Today | Jul 27, 2025

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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Rep. Ann Bollin supports federal disaster relief for Northern Michigan

By Livingston Today | Jul 24, 2025

State Representative Ann Bollin has expressed her approval of the federal disaster relief funding announced by President Donald Trump to aid Northern Michigan communities.

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Runestad calls for increased accountability in Michigan's foster care system

By Livingston Today | Jul 17, 2025

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Rep. Bollin criticizes Senate for leaving without education budget deal

By Livingston Today | Jul 2, 2025

State Representative Ann Bollin expressed her dissatisfaction after the Senate adjourned without reaching an agreement on the education budget.

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Supreme Court backs parental rights on school literature

By Livingston Today | Jun 27, 2025

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

By Livingston Today | Jun 26, 2025

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

By Livingston Today | Jun 25, 2025

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

By Livingston Today | Jun 24, 2025

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

By Livingston Today | Jun 18, 2025

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 House approves new K-12 education budget shifting control locally

By Livingston Today | Jun 11, 2025

State Representative Ann Bollin, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, has announced that the Michigan House has approved a significant budget for K-12 education.

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Michigan senator calls for state police leadership resignations after no-confidence vote

By Livingston Today | Jun 10, 2025

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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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in Livingston Today publication area during 2024?

By Livingston Today | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers across Livingston Today publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many Fowlerville Community Schools students were considered ready for college-level math classes in 2023-24 school year?

By Livingston Today | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.8% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.