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July 24, 2026
A U.S. House subcommittee has held a hearing on legislation from Congressman Tim Walberg designed to modernize federal standards to better prevent, control, and stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Issues:Local Issues
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July 24, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed redesignating Berrien County as being in “attainment” for national ground-level ozone standards.
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July 24, 2026
Legislation aimed at protecting the Great Lakes from invasive species is moving forward in Congress.
Issues:Local Issues
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July 23, 2026
The Joint U.S.-Canadian Committee of Advisors to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Save the Great Lakes Fish Act of 2025 on June 3.
Issues:Local Issues
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July 23, 2026
House Republicans have approved a 95-billion-dollar budget for the Iran war.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
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July 23, 2026
The U.S. House has narrowly approved a budget framework for the coming fiscal year, averting a potential government shutdown in October and advancing parts of the SAVE Act.
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July 22, 2026
Congressman Tim Walberg has named Hillsdale resident Patrick Knight as the 5th Congressional District’s Veteran of the Month for July.
Issues:Veterans
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July 21, 2026
The Committee on Education and Workforce advanced 10 bills addressing a range of education, workforce, and parental rights issues during a markup session in Washington on July 21.
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July 21, 2026
Hillsdale’s Patrick Knight has been named Veteran of the Month for July.
Issues:Veterans
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South Michigan News: House subcommittee examines bipartisan bill to address aquatic invasive species
July 21, 2026
The House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on July 21 to examine the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control and Prevention Act, introduced by Representatives Tim Walberg and Sarah Elfreth.
Issues:Local Issues