Michigan State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Howell)
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Recent News About Michigan State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Howell)
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Runestad criticizes Whitmer's extension of indoor dining restrictions at Michigan restaurants
In late December, Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) chastised Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's prolonged closure of the state's restaurants, which has now been extended through Monday, Feb. 1.
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Runestad touts senate bill extending unemployment benefits and domestic violence protections
Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) said a recently passed senate bill, SB 604, extending unemployment benefits to residents, also contains provisions to protect victims of domestic violence, which has become more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Runestad wants the vulnerable and frontline workers to be first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) believes it's "critical" that vulnerable populations and frontline workers are given top priority for the future COVID-19 vaccine.
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Runestad's electronic privacy legislation will be on the ballot this November
Michigan residents will have a chance to vote yes or no on Sen. Jim Runestad’s (R-White Lake) privacy resolution in the upcoming November election, according to the MiSenateGOP website on June 25.
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Runestad backs bill protecting nursing homes from COVID-19
State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) spoke in favor of Senate Bill 956, which would require elderly people with COVID-19 to be placed in health care facilities with other infected patients, rather than in nursing homes.
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Runestad urges people to sign petition protecting seniors in nursing homes
Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) created a petition to push for the allowance of cameras to be installed in nursing home residents' rooms, according to MiSenateGOP.
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Sen. Jim Runestad introduces bill to give employers a voice during disaster
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) has introduced a bill to help employers provide their expertise during disasters in the state of Michigan.
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Sen. Runestad publishes statement about limiting governor's power
Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) issued a public statement after Senate Bills 857and 858 passed the Michigan Senate.
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Michigan conservatives band together to protest restrictions due to COVID-19
As COVID-19 has continued to spread across the nation, some citizens are speaking out in protest over the shutdowns that have occurred.