It’s no secret that generally speaking, Americans have lost their trust in the federal government, and Pew Research Center President Michael Dimock recently weighed in on the issue to Ripon Advance, including what the nation’s leaders should do to restore Read more…

U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) told Ripon Advance Monday that several agencies in upstate New York have been awarded grants totaling $210,000 to facilitate job creation and jump-start the area’s economy. “It is my hope that this grant funding will Read more…

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder made a clear statement to Ripon Advance recently regarding his views on immigration. Snyder said that while correcting the flow of illegal immigrants should remain a priority, he supports policy changes that would allow productive international Read more…

John Feehery, president of communications and director of government affairs for Quinn Gillespie and Associates, recently weighed in on the sharp decline in public trust in the federal government. “For the last decade, congressional approval ratings have held steady, between Read more…

U.S. Congressman John Shimkus (R-Ill.) said Monday that President Obama recently signed the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act into law. “While this legislation does not have a direct effect on Southern Illinois,” Shimkus told Ripon Advance, “Senator Read more…

U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) recently joined approximately 100 other lawmakers in signing a letter to President Barack Obama that outlines concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources. The letter Read more…

U.S. Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) congratulated BAE Systems on Christmas Eve after the British multinational defense, aerospace and security company, signed a $1.2 billion contract with the U.S. Army. The company, which has production facilities in Sterling Heights, Michigan, will Read more…

After nearly 10 years in office, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has witnessed many political transformations first-hand. The political landscape of Congress, as well as the nation, has undergone many changes during her tenure. Through it all, however, Rodgers Read more…

U.S. Rep. Bill Flores (R-Texas) was inspired by former President Ronald Reagan’s strength as a world leader and his repeated references to America as the “shining city on a hill,” a place where many dreams could come true. Conversely, Flores Read more…

With a versatile and extensive background in the service industry, corporate marketing and the local political sector, U.S. Rep.-elect Mia Love (R-Utah) has logged the experience necessary to observe issues from all perspectives. She realized the need for strong, smart Read more…