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Pete's Perspective: Omnibus Lands Bill
Mar 25, 2009
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Protecting the environment and the resources that help to sustain its natural beauty is an important priority. However, the public should be provided with reasonable access to such resources for its enjoyment.
For the second time in 2009 Congress considered the Omnibus Public Land Management Act....
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Hoekstra Responds to President Obama’s Address to Congress
Feb 24, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today issued the following statement upon the conclusion of President Barack Obama’s address to a bicameral session of Congress.
“President Obama continues to make history with his first-ever address before a joint session of Congress. He outlined the great ch...
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Hoekstra Votes for the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act
May 14, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted in support of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, which provides support for West Michigan’s specialty crop farmers.
“Specialty crop agriculture is a major driver of West Michigan’s economy,” Hoekstra said. “Supporting farming is an investment ...
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USDA to Purchase up to 8.1 Million Pounds of Red Tart Cherries
Jan 8, 2008
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it intends to purchase up to 8.1 million pounds of surplus red tart cherries for child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs.
“The announcement brings the total amount of cherries purchased by the USDA to more than 43...
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Crystal Township Receives $78,000 Federal Loan to Cover Local Cost of Fire Tanker
Dec 12, 2007
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Crystal Township in Oceana County has received a $78,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program to cover the local match of a $168,000 fire pumper/tanker. “Protecting rural communities presents a unique challenge because of the wide distribution of homes throug...
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Hoekstra Office Holds Workshop on Federal Grants for Public Safety and Protection
Nov 13, 2007
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The office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, on Nov. 30 will host a workshop in Muskegon to provide nonprofit public safety organizations and shelters located in Michigan’s Second Congressional District with information on applying for federal grants. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p...
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Hoekstra Votes against Peru Trade Agreement
Nov 8, 2007
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted against a trade agreement with Peru because it would disadvantage the United States, including failing to fix problems in past agreements that have negatively impacted the U.S. asparagus industry. “U.S. trade policy should promote mirror trade agreemen...
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NMHSA Receives Grant for Wexford County Rural Housing Assistance
Oct 1, 2007
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The Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency (NMHSA) has received $29,508 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant program to rehabilitate single family homes in Wexford County. “Improving homes enhances the quality of life for those who live in t...
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Mason County Receives More Than $800,000 to Upgrade Fire Authority Vehicles
Sep 20, 2007
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The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has received a $740,000 low-interest loan and $75,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Develop program to upgrade its fleet of vehicles. “Mason County will become significantly more secure with such a sizeable investment in its fleet of fire...
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Agriculture helping to drive the West Michigan economy
Sep 20, 2007
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Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Michigan economy and has flourished in West Michigan in particular because of its freshwater and unique climate and soils.
A recent study conducted by Michigan State University finds that the entire agri-food system in Michigan accounts for $60.1 billion in total...
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