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September 21, 2016
Bedford High School seniors gathered Monday to hear a panel discussion about the ongoing heroin addiction epidemic in Michigan and the nation.

The panel, led by Rep. Tim Walberg R-Tipton, also included Lt. Marc Moore of the Michigan State Police; Vicky Loveland of the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition; Mark Cochran of ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital; Monroe County Prosecutor William Paul Nichols and Vasco Tchakarov of Hope for Recovery.

Rep. Walberg began the panel by highlighting the fact that heroin addiction is a national issue that can affect anyone.

September 20, 2016
Opinion Editorial
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, held a forum at Bedford High School to discuss the ongoing problem of heroin addiction in Monroe County and the nation.

Joining him were experts from around the county to shed light on various aspects of the issue and what potentially can be done to combat it.

The panel, which was hosted for Bedford High School seniors, highlighted an important part of what can be done to help — simply raising awareness of the heroin epidemic to both combat the current problem and stem further abuse of the drug.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues

September 15, 2016
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted to protect America's national security by prohibiting the transfer or release of terrorist detainees from Guantanamo Bay. According to a new report from Reuters, two more terrorists freed from Guantanamo Bay have rejoined the battlefield in the first six months of 2016.

September 13, 2016
To wrap up the weekend of celebrating Bronson's Sesquicentennial, a memorial service was held at the St. Mary's gymnasium with a community dinner following. Several distinguished guests spoke, honored veterans of the Vietnam War, and paid tribute to Bronson.

The service began with the procession of the flags by the Bronson American Legion Color Guard and the National Anthem performed by a representative group from the Bronson High School a Cappella Choir and the director, Jon Carrothers. An opening prayer was offered by Pastor Tim Rowland of the First Baptist Church.

September 9, 2016
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) announced today the 2016 Congressional App Challenge, an app competition for high school students in Michigan's 7th District. This nationwide contest is designed to highlight the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education by providing an opportunity for a student or a team of students to create an application for a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Issues:Education