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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