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Stabenow, Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Extend Great Lakes Protection
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2024. The legislation reauthorizes this critical program for another five years through fiscal year 2031. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is the most significant investment ever made to restore and protect our Great Lakes. Senator Stabenow first authored this flagship public-pr… Continue Reading
12.10.24
Senator Stabenow Secures $78 Million for Michigan Specialty Crop Producers
WASHINGTON - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Monday announced that Michigan Specialty Crop producers will receive at least $78 million through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. The new program will provide $2 billion to support the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop growers across the country as they manage competing pressures from rising labor costs, the climate crisis, and international mark… Continue Reading
12.10.24
Senator Stabenow Nominates Twenty-Three Students from Southeast Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced today that she has nominated twenty-three students from Southeast Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a strong commitment t… Continue Reading
12.10.24
Senator Stabenow Nominates Five Students from Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula to Military Academies
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced today that she has nominated five students from Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a stro… Continue Reading
12.10.24
Senator Stabenow Nominates Eight Students from West Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced today that she has nominated eight students from West Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence… Continue Reading
12.10.24
Senator Stabenow Nominates Eight Students from Genesee County and the Great Lakes Bay Region to Military Academies
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced today that she has nominated eight students from Genesee County and the Great Lakes Bay Region for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through mi… Continue Reading
12.10.24
Senator Stabenow Nominates Three Students from Mid-Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced today that she has nominated three students from Mid-Michigan for admission at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a strong commitment to exc… Continue Reading
12.04.24
Senator Stabenow Delivers Farewell Speech
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Wednesday delivered her farewell address to the Senate. Senator Stabenow’s remarks are available to view here, and her remarks as prepared for delivery are available below: Today is bittersweet for me, standing here on the floor of the United States Senate making my last major speech. So many of my staff from Michigan have traveled to be here as well as staff members who have worked for me in DC over the years. I am truly overwhelmed that over… Continue Reading
11.28.24
Senator Stabenow Honored as Grand Marshal of 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade
DETROIT - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) served as Grand Marshal for the 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade this Thanksgiving Day. This honor is in recognition of her lifetime of service to the State of Michigan. Senator Stabenow served as Grand Marshal alongside Daniel J. Loepp, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Mike Tirico, one of America’s most recognized sports announcers. “I’ve been attending America’s Thanksgiving Parade with my family since I was a child, and i… Continue Reading
11.25.24
City of Flint Awards Sen. Debbie Stabenow Key to the City
FLINT - Senator Debbie Stabenow received the Key to the City from the City of Flint today for her lifetime of service to our state and her decades of leadership improving the lives of the people of Flint. “The City of Flint has a rich, vibrant, and resilient history. Throughout my career in the Senate, the city has been such a critical partner,” said Senator Stabenow. “We’ve worked side-by-side to make sure Flint receives the resources it needs and the investments the people of Flint deserve. I… Continue Reading
11.18.24
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce $9.3 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Roadway Safety Across Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced $9.3 million in federal funding to help Michigan communities identify local and regional road safety projects that will help prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The funding is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, which was funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped enact. “This investment will gi… Continue Reading
11.18.24
On 3rd Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Senators Stabenow and Peters Highlight Infrastructure Projects Taking Place Across Michigan Thanks to Historic Law
DETROIT, MI — On the 3rd anniversary of the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) highlighted infrastructure projects taking place across Michigan thanks to the historic law. Since its enactment, Michigan has received more than $13 billion to upgrade our state’s aging roads, bridges, and highways, expand access to high-speed internet, replace dangerous lead pipes, protect … Continue Reading
11.14.24
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce $9.3 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Roadway Safety Across Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced $9.3 million in federal funding to help Michigan communities identify local and regional road safety projects that will help prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The funding is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, which was funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped enact. “This investment will gi… Continue Reading
10.25.24
Senator Stabenow, Congressman Kildee Visit Hemlock Semiconductor to Celebrate Major Federal Manufacturing Investment
HEMLOCK - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) visited Hemlock Semiconductor to celebrate a major federal investment from the CHIPS and Science Act. Secured by Stabenow and Kildee, Hemlock will receive up to $325 million in funding to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on its campus in Hemlock, Michigan. This historic funding will allow Hemlock to expand its production of hyper-pure polysilicon needed for semiconductor chips and create over 1,0… Continue Reading
10.23.24
Senator Stabenow Statement on Treasury Department Actions on the 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit
LANSING - Senator Stabenow, senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and leader on clean energy manufacturing policy, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s final rules for the 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit. Stabenow authored this credit in the CHIPS and Science Act to support domestic solar and semiconductor manufacturing. “When I authored this investment tax credit, I knew this would be important for Michigan manufacturers and workers. Th… Continue Reading
09.20.24
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce $355 Million in Funding for Michigan’s Battery Manufacturing Sector
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $355 million in federal funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) to boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials in Michigan. The funding will create good-paying jobs in Michigan, strengthen our supply chain, and support our national security. This investment comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Stabenow and Peters helped enact in 2021. “Michigan workers and manufacturers are … Continue Reading
09.17.24
Stabenow Statement on Vote to Protect the Freedom to Use IVF
WASHINGTON—Senator Stabenow released the following statement after today’s vote in the U.S. Senate on the Right to IVF Act, which would establish a nationwide freedom to use IVF, expand fertility treatments available to service members and veterans, and lower the costs of IVF treatment. “Once again Republicans blocked a bill to protect access to IVF for millions of American families. Since the fall of Roe, Republicans have continued their assault on our reproductive freedoms, including the free… Continue Reading
08.29.24
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Nearly $1.5 Million in Federal Support for Northern Michigan Fire Departments
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that local fire departments across Northern Michigan will receive nearly $1.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs. Earlier this year, Peters led passage of bipartisan legislation to extend thes… Continue Reading
08.01.24
Stabenow Statement on Bipartisan Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Stabenow released the following statement after today’s vote in the U.S. Senate on the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act. This bipartisan bill would expand the Child Tax Credit, lower costs for families, support small businesses, and address the affordable housing crisis in urban and rural areas. “I’m incredibly disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked a commonsense, bipartisan tax bill that passed the U.S. House with resounding support. This bill … Continue Reading
08.01.24
Senators Stabenow and Peters Secure $450 Million in Federal Funding in Senate Appropriations Bill to Fully Fund Soo Locks Project
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) secured the $450 million in federal funding included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Soo Locks construction project. Stabenow and Peters pushed for more than $264 million for the project in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ budget. Stabenow and Peters then additionally secured more than $186 million in congressionally directed spending for the completion o… Continue Reading
