House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after a resolution he cosponsored, H.Res. 676, supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes, passed the House: “The House of Representatives sent a clear message today that we support the… Read more »

Wisconsin's Musicnotes announced a 3% raise for their employees today because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, putting them in tune with thegrowing chorus of announcements from companies around the country of bonuses, higher wages, more hiring, and additional investments thanks to this bill Republicans led in a solo effort. Democrats should take note, as this announcement is yet another… Read more »

Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s actions to improve access to high-speed internet in rural America: “Access to high-speed broadband is a critical part of today’s modern economy no matter where you live. Yesterday’s action by President Trump takes a positive step towards improving access to high… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced this morning that he will undergo a planned surgery tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, as part of his recovery from last June's Congressional Baseball Game practice shooting. Scalise issued the following statement regarding the surgery: “I have been fortunate to make tremendous progress in my healing from last June's shooting, and… Read more »

Employees of Darden Restaurants will be seeing the unlimited benefits of tax reform, as the Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse parent company announces an additional $20 million in spending on its employees because of the savings they will see from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That's amore investments in our economy! CEO Gene Lene, no stranger to glowing reviews, gave high marks to… Read more »

  President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, meets with members of the Republican legislative leadership, U.S.  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senate Minority Whip Sen. John Cornyn; U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan; House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at Camp… Read more »

Over one million Americans will now receive bonuses after more than 100 companies across the country have announced new bonuses, higher salaries, increased investments, and additional hiring as a direct result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, just two weeks into the bill being signed into law. When Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi claimed the Tax Cuts and… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) toured two businesses in his district that will be able to award their employees additional benefits as a direct result of the recently signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which he helped lead through Congress. At both Gnarly Barley Brewing Company in Hammond and Blessey Marine Services in Elmwood, owners spoke about how the additional savings they will… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement of the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 2019-2024 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program by Secretary Zinke and the Department of Interior. “Today’s announcement by Secretary Zinke represents yet another positive step the Trump… Read more »

. – Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company CEO & President Guy T. Williams announced a 50% increase in funds to be given away in its Community Rewards Program – an annual online contest hosted by Gulf Coast Bank that awards funds to the top 10 nonprofit organizations voted on by the community. Williams said, “This year we are increasing the amount to be… Read more »