Improving Access to Rural Health Care in Berrien County

Improving Access to Rural Health Care in Berrien County

I recently had the opportunity to attend the ribbon-cutting for the opening of the Berrien County Health Department's newly renovated Niles office. The renovated Niles office will help make it easier for residents to get the care and information they need close to home. Last year, the Working Families Tax Cuts were signed into law, which included a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation grant, the single largest investment in rural health care in history. This grant will help provide Michigan with the tools necessary to make our health care system work more efficiently and ensure the long-term sustainability of our rural providers for years to come. I remain committed to expanding access to high-quality health care for all Americans, including those living in rural communities.

Supporting Our Law Enforcement Officers

I enjoyed meeting with Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schuette to discuss the important work the department does to protect our community, as well as my recent efforts in Congress to ensure they have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. To support our brave law enforcement officers, I voted for, and the House passed, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. This common-sense legislation would combat radical bail policies by closing loopholes that allow bail organizations to operate with little oversight, putting communities at risk. I also supported the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, which would require the Attorney General to publish a public list of places that allow certain serious offenders to be released without cash bail to increase transparency. Thank you to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for letting me visit and for all they do to keep our communities safe. 

Empowering Businesses in Brooklyn

During my recent visit to Brooklyn, I stopped by the Wesco gas station, where we discussed how provisions in Working Families Tax Cuts, like no tax on overtime pay, directly impact employees. In addition to saving money for overtime employees, the Working Families Tax Cuts also reverse anti-energy policies and promote the responsible development of the United States' abundant natural resources to increase onshore and offshore oil and gas leases. By unleashing American energy resources, we can provide relief to the pocketbooks of Michigan families while encouraging domestic job creation and securing energy security and reliability. 

Supporting Hardworking Michiganders in Jackson

I enjoyed stopping by Virginia Coney Island in Jackson, where I spoke with employees benefiting from provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, like no tax on tips, which was claimed by over 7.5 million tax filers this year who received an average deduction of over $7,000. In addition to no tax on tips, the historic legislation also prevented a 27% tax hike for residents of Michigan's 5th District, allowing hardworking families to pocket more of their hard-earned money. It was great visiting Virginia Coney Island, and I look forward to continuing to work to lower costs for Michigan families. 

Fueling American Manufacturing in Bronson

For decades, we’ve seen the offshoring of American manufacturing, which has harmed our economy and reduced opportunities for workers. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Madsen Steel Wire Products in Bronson, where we discussed how policies like the Working Families Tax Cuts are generating economic growth by driving investment in domestic manufacturing. Businesses like Madsen Steel provide strong economic opportunities for Michigan workers, and I am proud to support pro-growth legislation that creates local job opportunities by providing financial relief to businesses and strengthening research and development initiatives.