HHS Secretary Kennedy Promotes Local Food Production During Charlotte Visit

Kennedy, Turner tout Trump policies during stops with Barrett in Mid-Michigan

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte). June 16, 2026. | Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan AdvanceAfter hosting U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Lansing the day prior, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett on Tuesday welcomed the heads of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Lansing area to make the case for the Trump Administration’s …

HHS Sec. Kennedy, Rep. Barrett promote food-based approach to tackling chronic disease during Michigan visit

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-MI and state agricultural leaders in Charlotte on Tuesday to promote a food-focused approach to combating chronic disease, obesity, and rising health care costs. The event was a roundtable at Country Mill Farms hosted by the America First Policy Institute. The pair discussed the connection between nutrition and long-term health outcomes as President Do…

HHS Secretary Kennedy promotes local food production during Charlotte visit

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Charlotte Tuesday to promote local food production and fresher eating habits as part of the administration's health initiative.At a press event, Kennedy said he wants more American families to prioritize knowing where their food comes from."This is gonna change the dietary culture in our country, and it's gonna dramatically change the course of American health," Kennedy said.Kenne…

Kennedy, Turner tout Trump policies during stops with Barrett in Mid-Michigan  - Seward Independent

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte). June 16, 2026. | Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan AdvanceAfter hosting U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Lansing the day prior, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett on Tuesday welcomed the heads of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Lansing area to make the case for the Trump Administration’s …