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Holland Reporter area weekly mass times

By Holland Reporter | Sep 30, 2023

The following parishes in the Holland Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Congressman Bill Huizenga Fights Against Biden Administration's Proposed Asylum Program Fee

By Holland Reporter | Sep 29, 2023

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) expressed his concerns regarding the Biden Administration's proposal to impose a $600 per petition "Asylum Program Fee" on employers. In response, the House Rules Committee has advanced Huizenga's amendment for consideration before the full U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to block any funding for this new fee.The proposed fee would have a detrimental impact on various job creators in Michigan, particularly in the agricultural and tourism industries, who heavily rely on seasonal labor, including H-2A temporary...

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Allegan County Education: 14,805 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Holland Reporter | Sep 28, 2023

There were 14,805 white students enrolled in Allegan County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Congressman Bill Huizenga Supports Pay Our Troops Act to Ensure Military Paychecks

By Holland Reporter | Sep 28, 2023

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) voiced his support for H.R.5641, also known as the Pay Our Troops Act. The legislation, recently introduced by Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), aims to ensure that members of the military continue to receive their paychecks even in the event of a government shutdown.Under current law, if a government shutdown were to occur after September 30th, the brave men and women serving in the Armed Forces would not receive their pay. Recognizing the importance of this issue, Congressman Huizenga has joined the efforts to pass the Pay...

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 71.3% of Ottawa County's districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Holland Reporter | Sep 27, 2023

There were 31,244 white students enrolled in Ottawa County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Congressman Bill Huizenga Urges Stronger Oversight of Chinese Company's Proposal

By Holland Reporter | Sep 26, 2023

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) expressed his concerns regarding the federal government's oversight of Gotion Inc.'s plan to construct electric battery plants near Big Rapids, Michigan. This comes as the parent company of Gotion has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.During the House Financial Services Hearing on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Congressman Huizenga highlighted the current worries surrounding Gotion and drew attention to a previous failure by CFIUS in the acquisition of A123 Systems by China nearly a...