(10/18/12) - U.S. Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra made a stop in Midland Thursday afternoon.
He met with small business owners at the Midland Resort and Convention Center.
There was a very small turnout. Hoestra focused on two major topics: Jobs and the economy.
He hoped that Senator Debbie Stabenow, who is running for re-election, would join him in the debate.
He said he sent her an invitation.
When ABC12 contacted Nate Byer, who's with Stabenow's office, we were told that Stabenow didn't receive an invitation.
Byer sent a statement saying it makes it hard to call it a debate when she didn't receive an invitation.
Local business leaders served on a panel. They asked questions about healthcare and government spending.
Hoekstra said if he's elected, he'll focus on improving the economy.
"It's about getting this economy moving again. It's about embracing American energy. Getting America to be energy independent. If elected, on every decision that I make in Washington, will be is this going to make it easier for people to create jobs to get this economy moving again? Getting people back to work," he said.
Hoekstra also focused on No Child Left Behind during his visit.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:13 GMT
(06/19/13) - Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing. The Save Michigan's Public School Rally is expected to last a couple
Some say a plan to dissolve struggling school districts, including one in Mid-Michigan, is an attack on public schools.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:04 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:04:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:03:04 GMT
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:49:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:44:03 GMT
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:14 GMT
(06/19/2013) The fate of a gene see county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year. The Genesee Area Skill Center is
The fate of a Genesee county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year.
