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Tax Reform Has West Michigan Open for Business

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Tax Reform Has West Michigan Open for Business The Zeeland Record (Weekly Edition) By Congressman Bill Huizenga June 28, 2018 Our economy is starting to fire on all cylinders. In fact, the most recent job numbers highlight how tax and regulatory reform that Republicans have fought for are delivering for West Michigan and hardworking families across the nation. Last month, a…

Huizenga and Upton: 2019 NDAA Keeps us Safe, Promotes Michigan Priorities

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The Defense Act keeps us safe, promotes Michigan priorities The Holland Sentinel U.S. Reps Fred Upton and Bill Huizenga May 25, 2018 at 5:06 PM America’s military is facing grave challenges on multiple fronts. From the re-emergence of competitors like Russia and China, the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Iran, the imperative to keep the pressure on terrorist organizations like…

Huizenga Op-Ed: Tax Reform Is Working For West Michigan

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Tax Reform Is Working For West Michigan The Zeeland Record Congressman Bill Huizenga May 17, 2018 It's been nearly six months since Republicans in Congress overhauled our nation's tax code for the first time in 30 years. Since December, we have seen job creators of all sizes around the country, including right here in West Michigan, respond positively by raising wages, issuing…

Huizenga to host U.S. Service Academy information session

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Huizenga to host U.S. Service Academy information session The Holland Sentinel U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, will host an information session for West Michigan high school students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy on Saturday, May 12. The event will be held at the United States Coast Guard Sector Field Office in Grand Haven from 9 a.m. until 10…

Huizenga op-ed: Continuing a serious conversation with students

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As a father, I am committed to protecting our students and ensuring they are safe. I am deeply moved by all who have been impacted by gun violence, especially students. I have consistently engaged with the youth of this district and am always willing to sit down and constructively discuss the important issues affecting students. There are areas of agreement on measures that can be…

Retailer with Over 30 West Michigan Locations Announces Tax Reform Benefits For Employees

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Yesterday, Dollar Tree announced it was investing $100 million in tax reform savings to raise wages, boost hours, enhance training, establish paid maternity leave, and increase contributions to retirement plans. Currently, Dollar Tree has over 30 West Michigan locations including: Grand Haven, Grandville, Holland, Jenison, Kentwood, Ludington, Muskegon, Norton Shores, Walker, and…

Children's Clothing Retailer giving bonuses, boosting retirement funds

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Note: Carter's has locations across West Michigan in Holland, Walker, Grandville, and Byron Center. Tax reform payday: Kid's clothing giant Carter's giving bonuses, boosting retirement funds By David Allison – Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle  February 27, 2018 http://bit.ly/2F8YOqJ Children's clothing giant Carter's Inc. (NYSE: CRI) said Tuesday that thanks to "the…

University of Michigan Survey Shows Rising Support For and Benefits From Tax Reform

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On Friday, the University of Michigan’s survey of consumers detailed the positive impact tax reform is having on consumer confidence, taxpayers, and the economy. Below are some of the highlights from the survey. Americans see rising income, employment growth and favorable perception of tax reform as top economic news. “Consumer sentiment rose in early February to its second highest…

West Michigan Employees Continue to Benefit From Tax Reform

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Earlier this week, Mill Steel Co. became the latest example of a company in West Michigan to issue $1,000 bonuses to employees because of tax reform.  The Grand Rapids Business Journal reports: A local steel distributor is issuing bonuses to its employees after the recent federal tax overhaul. Grand Rapids-based Mill Steel Company said…

Promise Kept: Tax Cuts For Middle Class Families and West Michigan Job Creators

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Last week, Congress delivered on an important promise with a once in a generation vote to enact tax reform. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls our tax code for the first time in three decades by cutting taxes for hardworking taxpayers, small businesses and West Michigan companies. This legislation delivers tax relief for West Michigan by lowering rates, nearly doubling the standard…

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