Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com

Congressman Tom Barrett on Monday welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Lansing for a tour of Shafer Redi-Mix.

According to a Barrett's office, the pair met with the team at Shafer’s Lansing concrete plant, toured their facility, and discussed how cutting unnecessary regulations is essential for repairing Michigan’s infrastructure and encouraging new housing and business development.

“Years of overregulation and excessive red tape have crushed businesses in mid-Michigan, discouraged economic growth, and sent the costs of new construction through the roof,” said Barrett.

"Secretary Chavez-DeRemer understands these challenges, which is why I was honored to host her in Lansing to meet with the hard-working team at Shafer and discuss the ways that she and President Trump are jumpstarting job creation across our state. I appreciate her making the trip and look forward to continuing our work together to slash the red tape slowing our economy, cut taxes for hard-working families, and bring high-paying jobs back to our community.”

“Companies like Shafer show what the American entrepreneurial spirit can achieve — growing from a single concrete ready-mix plant in 1982 to six plants serving communities across Michigan today,” said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.

“I'm proud to be here in Lansing with Rep. Barrett on my America at Work tour to hear directly from the hardworking men and women who stand to gain most from the One Big, Beautiful Bill. This pro-growth legislation is an essential piece of the puzzle as we fulfill our mission to support workers at every stage of their lives.”

Photo courtesy of Rep. Barrett's Facebook page.