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May 16, 2018
“We also need to make sure the Army Corps finishes its study on preventing Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan. Keeping invasive species out of the Great Lakes will help protect Michigan’s economy and our way of life. Michiganders have made their views known to the Army Corps through the public comment process. The Corps should strongly consider those views and finish its recommendations for protecting the Great Lakes."
Issues:Great Lakes
May 14, 2018
“The Great Lakes are a priority for all Michigan residents. They are crucial to our economy and our way of life. I am thankful to my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee for joining me in support of the GLRI and the important work it does to protect the Great Lakes. I will continue to fight for this funding as it moves forward in the House.”
May 8, 2018
"The nuclear deal gave Iran, the leading state-sponsor of terrorism, billions of dollars and it used that money to continue terrorizing people around the world. Iran's aggression and hostility towards America and Israel is why I rejected this bad deal when President Obama proposed it three years ago. President Trump and Ambassador Haley have used strong sanctions to bring North Korea to the negotiating table. Now sanctions can be used again to get a better deal with Iran and stop it from obtaining a nuclear weapon."
May 7, 2018

Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) toured Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital recently and met with several members of the leadership team to discuss rural health care issues as well as see first-hand investments being made by the hospital that will directly impact patient care.

Issues:Health Care
May 5, 2018

Moolenaar received a tour of the facility, which showed him various aspects of the company and the way Parker Hannifin's makes several of their products.

May 4, 2018

"Having good airports and updated airports is important for international tourism," Moolenaar said. "It puts a five-year extension on this policy and it also allows for additional dollars for airport to apply for grants to modernize and upgrade airports."

May 3, 2018

Moolenaar said he was surprised Trump insisted they ride in the limo, which he said Trump refers to as "The Beast." He said there was a lot of discussion about the locks, but the issue of H2B visas also were discussed. Moolenaar said there is a need for foreign workers in Michigan, especially for seasonal business in the tourism and agriculture sectors.

April 19, 2018
"The opioid crisis has affected all of our communities. This new funding will help state and local governments in Michigan work together to win the fight against addiction and treat those who are most in need."
Issues:Health Care
April 19, 2018
Editorial

Winter may never leave us in Michigan, but one thing is for sure, the old tax system is gone.

April 17 was the last day Michigan residents had to file their taxes under an old, outdated complicated tax code that had not been updated in more than 30 years.

Now Michiganders can fully enjoy the lower tax rates of 2018, keep more of their own money and plan ahead for filing next year when they will owe the federal government less money.

In fact, some benefits of tax reform are already being seen in Michigan.

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyTax Reform
April 18, 2018

"Barbara Bush was an amazing woman. She was fiercely loyal, funny, witty, and plain-spoken. She was married to the love of her life for 73 years, and together they served our country with grace and class as President and First Lady. She raised an incredible family, including another president, and lived her life with humor, generosity and compassion for all she met each day. Amy and I join our nation in praying for President Bush and the entire Bush family as they mourn the loss of a wonderful woman."