Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Annie Petsonk, urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to hasten their review of Muskegon County Airport’s (MKG) request to terminate their contract with Southern Airways
SPARTA, MI – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) was joined by local farmers, representatives of the ITI Institute, the Michigan Farm Bureau, and leaders in artificial intelligence for a tour of Schweitzer Orchards. The orchard utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for apple sorting. Michigan is the nation’s third-largest producer of apples and AI helps farmers efficiently deal with the crop’s abundance.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced a bill to rename the Comstock Park post office after Marine Captain Miguel Justin Nava. Captain Nava died tragically in a helicopter crash while serving in San Diego, California in February of this year.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy announced that Mackinac Technology Company received nearly $200,000 in grant funding through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) was named a Hero of Main Street by the National Retail Federation.
WASHINGTON – Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) –a member of the water resources subcommittee helped secure passage of the bipartisan 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA24), which includes critical funding for West Michigan’s harbors.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced that Grand Haven’s Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System will receive $16,252,400 from the FY24 Bus & Bus Facilities Grant Program
WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Idaho state officials challenging a lower court ruling to allow doctors to perform abortions in life-threatening emergencies. While the Court could have decided to uphold the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) as federal law, it did not. The narrow decision only applies to the state of Idaho.
WASHINGTON – Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) displayed her dedication to protecting West Michiganders’ interests once again through wins she secured in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA24). The legislation will now head to the House floor for full consideration.
Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill has historically brought Democrats and Republicans together to craft a comprehensive package to support our nation’s servicemembers, their families, and American military readiness.