Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Muskegon County Airport’s (MKG) request to terminate their Essential Air Service (EAS) provider contract with Southern Airways Express. Now, the airport can begin a new EAS contract with the unanimously agreed-upon servicer, Denver Air Connection.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced two West Michigan projects will be receiving federal investments from the Department of Energy’s Office Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. Grand Rapids Rapid-Line Inc. will receive $248,282 to install a solar photovoltaic system and implement compressed air measures. LightCorp in Grand Haven was awarded $262,600 to remove skylights and upgrade its roof insulation.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) broke with many members of her party to vote for H.R. 7909, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act.
WASHINGTON – For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve announced interest rates will be cut by 0.05%. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced over $20.1 million in federal grant dollars for Muskegon County Airport (MKG). One grant totaling over $20M will fund upgrades to Taxiway A ensuring the airport conforms with current standards.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced that Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) received $300,000 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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.