Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas announcing his retirement in June of 2019.
“Under the leadership of Thomas J. Haas, Grand Valley State University has transformed into a nationally recognized and respected educational institution that attracts students from across the nation… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
The Co-Chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09),Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) and Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition Co-Chairs, Congressman David P. Joyce (OH-14) and Rick Nolan (MN-08), released the following statement after President Trump released his budget… Read more »
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… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke in support of H.R. 4771, the Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act. This bipartisan bill sponsored by Congresswoman Mia Love would reduce burdensome regulation on community banks and further strengthen the ability of these local financial institutions to support local small businesses across West Michigan. H.R. 4771 passed the House by a vote… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement after it was announced the Rapid has received funding to begin construction on the much anticipated Laker Line.
"West Michigan has become known as a hub for innovation, research, and opportunity. The Laker Line will help our community take the next step by providing students at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus with a greater… Read more »
Today, the House passed H.R. 1153, the Mortgage Choice Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga with a vote of 280 to 131. The Mortgage Choice Act would reform a provision of Dodd-Frank that addresses “points and fees” to help consumers, particularly low and moderate income individuals, attain a qualified mortgage and experience the benefits and convenience of… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) released a bipartisan letter they sent to the House Appropriations Committee urging the Committee to include language directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete and release the Brandon Road Chief’s Report by February of 2019. This request follows the original time frame established at the start of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement congratulating Muskegon-based L3 Combat Propulsion Systems on a newly modified $56 million contract from the U.S. Army to build and refurbish transmissions and support our troops:
“It is critical that our men and women in uniform have the best equipment available to complete their mission and return home safely,” said… Read more »
