Opinion Editorial
February 29, 2016
February is Career and Technical Education Month, a time to raise awareness and recognize vital efforts to help today's students prepare for tomorrow's jobs.
Rapid advancements in science and technology continue to impact the economic landscape, the types of jobs available, and the skills necessary to do them.
Here in Jackson County, the Jackson Area Career Center and Jackson College are prime examples of effectively equipping the next generation to compete for the in-demand jobs of the modern economy.
Rapid advancements in science and technology continue to impact the economic landscape, the types of jobs available, and the skills necessary to do them.
Here in Jackson County, the Jackson Area Career Center and Jackson College are prime examples of effectively equipping the next generation to compete for the in-demand jobs of the modern economy.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyEducation
January 15, 2016
In recent years, we have witnessed the increasing pain and suffering inflicted by heroin and opioid addiction in communities in our districts and across the country. We, like many of our constituents, have seen firsthand how this tragic epidemic has affected our own friends and loved ones, and by sharing their stories we hope to put a face to the addiction crisis.
The statistics surrounding drug addiction and overdose are truly staggering.
Issues:Local Issues
January 4, 2016
With January right around the corner, people across Michigan will take time to reflect on the previous 12 months and look with hope towards the New Year.
As the representative for Michigan's 7th District, 2015 has been a busy and productive year working on your behalf.
This year we hosted 35 coffee hours and town hall meetings to listen to your priorities. Here in Jackson County, we held these public forums in places like the Jackson Area Career Center, Spring Arbor Cafe, Marino's Pizza in Blackman Township, the Grass Lake Whistlestop Park Depot, and more locations.
As the representative for Michigan's 7th District, 2015 has been a busy and productive year working on your behalf.
This year we hosted 35 coffee hours and town hall meetings to listen to your priorities. Here in Jackson County, we held these public forums in places like the Jackson Area Career Center, Spring Arbor Cafe, Marino's Pizza in Blackman Township, the Grass Lake Whistlestop Park Depot, and more locations.
Issues:Local Issues
December 21, 2015
For Michigan families, the days leading up to Christmas are time for buying last-minute gifts, spending time with our loved ones and celebrating the joy of the season.
For the Obama administration, with attention focused on the holidays, it is a prime opportunity to impose new regulations on Americans.
For the Obama administration, with attention focused on the holidays, it is a prime opportunity to impose new regulations on Americans.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
November 18, 2015
In going about our regular routines, we depend daily on our roads, bridges and public transportation to get us where we need to go. Our local businesses also depend on them to grow, create good-paying jobs and remain competitive.
While the deteriorating shape of our roads and bridges has been a hotly debated issue in Lansing, the federal government also must do its part to ensure states like Michigan can continue forward with funding and reforms for important projects.
While the deteriorating shape of our roads and bridges has been a hotly debated issue in Lansing, the federal government also must do its part to ensure states like Michigan can continue forward with funding and reforms for important projects.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues
November 11, 2015
Michigan is home to an estimated 680,000 veterans. In exchange for their selfless service to our country, we have an obligation to provide world-class care when they return home from the battlefield.
Sadly, far too many of our veterans are falling through the cracks as they start the next chapter of their lives. In fact, many who qualify for benefits don't know they're eligible or aren't taking advantage of them.
Sadly, far too many of our veterans are falling through the cracks as they start the next chapter of their lives. In fact, many who qualify for benefits don't know they're eligible or aren't taking advantage of them.
Issues:Veterans
October 19, 2015
As your representative, I always strive to be accessible and accountable to the people I have the honor of serving in Congress. Listening to your commonsense concerns and solutions helps me advocate more effectively for your priorities.
So far this year, I've held more than 30 coffee hours and town halls in every corner of the district.
Some of the areas of concern vary depending on the latest headlines, but there's one issue that I consistently hear about everywhere I go: jobs.
It's no secret why jobs and the economy are on the forefront of people's minds.
So far this year, I've held more than 30 coffee hours and town halls in every corner of the district.
Some of the areas of concern vary depending on the latest headlines, but there's one issue that I consistently hear about everywhere I go: jobs.
It's no secret why jobs and the economy are on the forefront of people's minds.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
August 7, 2015
Only in Washington can bureaucrats get away with spending money on nothing.
It's the very definition of government waste, and I'm fighting to stop it.
Currently, the federal government is racking up service fees to administer thousands of expired, empty grant accounts, costing taxpayers millions per year.
Bipartisan legislation I recently introduced with Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) would reform the grant management process to help put an end to this fiscal malpractice.
July 21, 2015
By Reps. Candice Miller and Tim Walberg
Michigan farmers are among the hardest-working individuals we represent in the U.S. House. They are also the original environmentalists, because no one takes better care of the Earth than someone who makes a living from it.
Healthy and sustainable land, water and air are a necessary prerequisite for a successful farm. And a successful future for their children and grandchildren.
Michigan farmers are among the hardest-working individuals we represent in the U.S. House. They are also the original environmentalists, because no one takes better care of the Earth than someone who makes a living from it.
Healthy and sustainable land, water and air are a necessary prerequisite for a successful farm. And a successful future for their children and grandchildren.
Issues:Agriculture
June 29, 2015
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
For many of us, we have a close friend or family member who suffers from this debilitating disease.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, 180,000 people age 65 or older in Michigan live with the disease. Across the country, it's more than 5 million.
The cost to care for those with Alzheimer's is an estimated $226 billion in 2015 alone.
With no cure or way to slow it down, Alzheimer's takes a tremendous mental, physical, and financial toll on patients and caregivers.
For many of us, we have a close friend or family member who suffers from this debilitating disease.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, 180,000 people age 65 or older in Michigan live with the disease. Across the country, it's more than 5 million.
The cost to care for those with Alzheimer's is an estimated $226 billion in 2015 alone.
With no cure or way to slow it down, Alzheimer's takes a tremendous mental, physical, and financial toll on patients and caregivers.
Issues:Health Care