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Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce $10 Million in Additional Federal Funding for New Beaver Island Ferry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded $10,000,000 in federal funding to help construct a new passenger ferry to improve transportation between Charlevoix and Beaver Island. The grant funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructure law that the Senators hel… Continue Reading
11.24.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on First Hostages Released and Aid Entering Gaza
WASHINGTON—Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement after the first hostages were released. “The release of the first hostages who have been held by Hamas since their brutal attack on October 7 is good news. Thank you to the Biden administration for their work with our international partners to broker this agreement and secure a pause in fighting. “It is also essential that this allows critically-needed humanitarian aid to innocent families in Gaza. The next step is to secure … Continue Reading
11.16.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on Congressman Dan Kildee Retirement
“Congressman Dan Kildee embodies everything we want our public servants to be. His love for his hometown of Flint, his district, and the state of Michigan is so clear and shows up in all of his work in Congress. During the water crisis in Flint, he worked around the clock to make sure families had resources, clean drinking water, and access to care. He has always fought to strengthen his communities, create good-paying jobs through new clean energy opportunities, and protect our Great Lakes. Eve… Continue Reading
11.13.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce USDA Purchase of Michigan Apples
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will buy $60 million in fresh apples and $40 million in processed apples from Michigan farmers. These apples will then be distributed to food banks, school meal programs, and other programs across the country. Michigan is the nation’s third-largest producer of apples, with more than 14.9 million apple trees covering 34,500 acres across 775 family farms. Senators Stabenow … Continue Reading
11.09.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Confirmation of Brandy R. McMillion to be United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the U.S. Senate has confirmed Brandy R. McMillion to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. McMillion’s confirmation marks 150 judges, including 50 Black judges, confirmed since President Biden took office. McMillion was nominated by President Biden on June 28. On July 26, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing considering her nomination. A video of the hearing can be found here. A video o… Continue Reading
11.08.23
Senate Finance Committee Passes Stabenow Legislation to Expand Mental Health Services and Workforce
WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate Finance Committee passed Senator Stabenow’s legislation that would expand behavioral health care and support the social workers, psychiatrists, and other professionals who provide these services. The Committee’s bipartisan mental health task force has written legislation to improve mental health and substance use services for Americans, and today’s legislation builds on this important work. Over the past years, behavioral health clinics and services have expanded … Continue Reading
11.03.23
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $38 Million to Support Michigan Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Gary Peters (D-MI), today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award $38,460,630 to support rural communities across Michigan. Senators Stabenow and Peters secured these funds in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Over the following weeks, the Biden Administration will announce over… Continue Reading
10.27.23
Stabenow & Peters Announce $860,000 in Federal Funding for Michigan Communities to Develop Safety Plans to Prevent Roadway Deaths and Serious Injuries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced $860,000 in federal grants for Michigan communities to improve roadway safety by developing comprehensive safety action plans. The funding is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, which funds local and regional road safety projects that will help prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Funding for this program is made possible through the B… Continue Reading
10.25.23
Stabenow & Peters Announce More Than $161 Million in Federal Funding to Help Michigan Families Pay Their Energy Bills
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that Michigan is receiving $161,019,682 in federal funding to help low-income families and individuals keep the heat on in the winter and the air conditioning on in the summer. This assistance is made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income households afford their home heating and cooling bills, prevent ene… Continue Reading
10.20.23
Stabenow & Peters Applaud $150 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Michigan’s Power Grid Against Bad Weather
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today applauded the announcement of a $150 million Department of Energy (DOE) investment which will strengthen the state’s power grid against extreme weather. This funding is being granted to DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and American Electric Power through the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. Peters and Stabenow wrote letters to the DOE supporting the grant application for each project. Add… Continue Reading
10.13.23
Senator Stabenow to Receive Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Michigan League of Conservation Voters
DETROIT - Senator Debbie Stabenow will receive the Michigan League of Conservation Voters’ Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment to protecting the Great Lakes, combatting the climate crisis, and leading Michigan into the clean energy future. This prestigious award is presented to a leader who is defending Michigan’s water and representing the interests of all Michiganders. The Michigan League of Conservation Voters will present the award at their 11th Annual Gala tonight, themed “Our Cle… Continue Reading
10.13.23
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce New Midwest Hydrogen Hub for Clean Energy Manufacturing and Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced a new Midwest Hydrogen Hub to produce clean hydrogen. The project, which the Department of Energy selected for a federal investment of up to $1 billion, will create jobs and position Michigan as a leader in the new clean energy economy. Hydrogen is a clean fuel that can be used to generate electricity, power vehicles, and heat homes and businesses without producing the harmful carbon emissions that are the root ca… Continue Reading
10.13.23
Senator Stabenow on the Passing of Florine Mark
WASHINGTON—Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on the passing of Florine Mark: “Incredibly sad to learn about the loss of my dear longtime friend Florine Mark. Florine was a leader in so many amazing ways - in business, in Detroit, in the Jewish community, as a role model for women and as the matriarch of a close and loving family. My heart goes out to all who are feeling her loss. May Florine's memory be a blessing to everyone who is missing her today.” # # #… Continue Reading
10.05.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Confirmation of Susan DeClercq to be United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the U.S. Senate has confirmed Susan DeClercq to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. DeClercq was nominated by President Biden on May 3. On June 7, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing considering her nomination. A video of the hearing can be found here. A video of Senator Stabenow’s remarks can be found here, and a video of Senator Peters’ remarks can be found here. “Susan DeClercq w… Continue Reading
10.04.23
Senator Stabenow and Former Senator Blunt Receive Prestigious Kennedy Forum Award for Their Work to Transform Behavioral Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Debbie Stabenow and former Senator Roy Blunt received the inaugural Ask Not Award, which honors those who have been national leaders in advancing and improving mental health and substance use treatment. The Kennedy Forum announced the award in Boston at its Alignment for Progress Conference, which marks the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy signing the Community Mental Health Act, the 15th anniversary of the Federal Parity Act, and the 10th anniversary of the found… Continue Reading
09.30.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on the Short-term Government Funding Bill
The uncertainty of a government shutdown has been stressful for so many Americans who would have been impacted. And it has been totally unnecessary! I am relieved that the House and the Senate have passed a bipartisan 45 day extension of services. But I am deeply concerned that this resolution did not keep our commitment to Ukraine. We also need to act to continue critical food assistance for moms and babies through WIC. Much to do in the next 45 days! ###… Continue Reading
09.29.23
Senator Stabenow on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein
WASHINGTON—Senator Debbie Stabenow released the follow statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Senator Dianne Feinstein will go down in history as an extraordinary American leader. She was a fierce, courageous advocate on so many important issues, from gun safety, to national security, to protecting the rights of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also broke through so many barriers for all of us, becoming the first woman mayor of San Francisco, the first woman elect… Continue Reading
09.28.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on Positive COVID-19 Test
WASHINGTON—Senator Stabenow released the following statement: “I tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon and am currently experiencing mild symptoms. Per CDC guidelines, I plan to isolate and work remotely.” ###… Continue Reading
09.28.23
Senator Stabenow Announces Full Funding for 17 More Clinics to Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Across Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced that 17 additional clinics in Michigan will now be a part of her transformational mental health initiative that fully funds their services through Medicaid. These clinics in Michigan have been serving their communities, many funded by grants, and will now receive full funding through Medicaid, which allows them to improve their service to people in Michigan. “Because of the hard work of so many of our community partners, our mental… Continue Reading
09.26.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on Senator Bob Menendez
WASHINGTON—Senator Stabenow released the following statement: “The allegations against Senator Bob Menendez are very serious and deeply concerning. While he deserves his presumption of innocence, I believe it’s best for him to step down from the U.S. Senate. Bob is a longtime colleague, and it saddens me to come to this decision.”… Continue Reading
