We can – and we must – continue fighting to create well-paying jobs with good benefits in West Michigan.
I will continue fighting to create well-paying jobs with good benefits in West Michigan.
Occurrences
That means we need to lower the cost of prescription drugs so people can keep more of their paychecks.
We need to invest in renewable energy – and tap our nation’s oil reserves right now – to bring down the cost of energy.
We need to invest in Michigan’s semiconductor manufacturing capability and stand up to China when they threaten our global supply chain, so we can control costs by making things in Michigan.
Building an economy that works for everyone means investing in the small businesses that fuel our West Michigan economy, especially as they work to recover from the devastating impact of COVID-19.
It means investing in our infrastructure, making sure Michigan gets its fair share of road money, and fixing our roads the right way.
And it means fighting for fair wages and the right for workers to collectively bargain.
Evidence
Rep. Scholten introduced the SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act, saying it is about making the government work more efficiently for small businesses and the hardworking people who keep them running, including reducing backlog and streamlining applications for funding opportunities.
The official homepage lists a May 13, 2026 press release: 'Reps. Scholten, Pettersen Introduce Main Street BRIDGE Act,' described as the Main Street Business Resource Integration and Development for Growth and Equity Act.
Assessments
The promise is broad and ongoing: to continue fighting to create well-paying jobs with good benefits in West Michigan. The cited same-term actions show Rep. Scholten introduced or supported small-business legislation that could plausibly support job growth, including SBA AI reporting and Main Street business resource legislation. However, the evidence does not show enacted policy, measured job creation, improved benefits, or a completed federal outcome attributable to her. Because she remains in office and has made concrete efforts, this is best treated as unresolved with an effort badge rather than delivered or never fulfilled.