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Senator Stabenow Announces Over $59 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet to Rural Communities Across Michigan
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $59,028,776 to expand high-speed internet access to rural communities across Michigan. These funds were made possible by the USDA's Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Program. Senator Stabenow secured the infusion of funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "High speed… Continue Reading
10.26.22
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $54 Million to Buy New Electric Buses for Michigan’s Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $54,060,000 to Michigan schools to purchase electric buses. These awards are administered through the EPA's Clean School Bus Program. This funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Senators Stabenow and Peters helped pass in November 2021. "Electric school buses will make a big difference for schools across Michigan. This… Continue Reading
10.20.22
Senator Stabenow on Fox News: “We are fully funding mental health and addiction services as health care in the community”
VIDEO DOWNLOAD HERE WASHINGTON-Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joined Fox News' Bret Baier for a sit down conversation on her transformational mental health initiative that expanded nationwide this week. Senator Stabenow and Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) announced that states across the country will now be able to join their successful initiative to fully fund high quality mental health and addiction services through Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. To learn more about the program, c… Continue Reading
10.18.22
Senators Stabenow and Blunt, with the Biden-Harris Administration, Announce Nationwide Expansion of Mental Health and Addiction Services
WASHINGTON-Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, announced that states across the country will now be able to join Senator Stabenow's and Senator Blunt's successful initiative to fully-fund high quality mental health and addiction services through Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Up until now, the majority of services have been provided … Continue Reading
10.14.22
Stabenow, Peters Applaud $5 Million in Federal Funding to Replace Lead Pipes in Detroit
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today applauded the news that the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department will receive a $5 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace lead pipes in the city. The funding comes from the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. "Michigan knows all too well the dangers of lead pipes," said Senator Stabenow. "This critical investment will help remove and replace lead pipe… Continue Reading
10.13.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Historic $1.5 Billion Investment to Fix Michigan’s Roads and Bridges
WASHINGTON D.C. - Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced that Michigan will receive $1,567,824,375 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fix crumbling roads and bridges across the state. The total funding will come through 11 formula programs that will rebuild our roads and bridges, reduce carbon emissions, and improve safety. The Act was signed into law on November 15, 2021. "Thanks to the leadership of President Biden and his partnership with Congress, we are… Continue Reading
09.30.22
Senator Stabenow Announces Nearly $1 Million in Funding to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services at LifeWays
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced nearly $1,000,000 to expand mental health and addiction services at LifeWays in Jackson. This funding builds on Senator Stabenow's effort to transform the way we fund mental health and addiction treatment in America through her signature Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Lifeways will receive $998,990 in funding (per year for four years) to continue and expand services in Jackson. Since 2018, Michigan has received … Continue Reading
09.30.22
Senator Stabenow Announces $1 Million in Funding to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services at West Michigan Community Health
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced $1,000,000 to expand mental health and addiction services at West Michigan Community Health. This funding builds on Senator Stabenow's effort to transform the way we fund mental health and addiction treatment in America through her signature Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. West Michigan Community Mental Health will receive $1,000,000 in funding (per year for four years) to continue and expand services in Ludington. … Continue Reading
09.30.22
Senator Stabenow Announces Over $500,000 in Funding to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services at Genesee Health System
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced $518,523 to expand mental health and addiction services at Genesee Health System. This funding builds on Senator Stabenow's effort to transform the way we fund mental health and addiction treatment in America through her signature Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Genesee Health System will receive $518,523 in funding (per year for four years) to continue and expand services in Flint. Since 2018, Michigan has recei… Continue Reading
09.30.22
Senator Stabenow Announces $5 Million in Funding to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services in West Michigan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced $5,000,000 to expand mental health and addiction services at five locations in communities across West Michigan. This funding builds on Senator Stabenow's effort to transform the way we fund mental health and addiction treatment in America through her signature Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Since 2018, Michigan has received over $151 million in grant funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. "B… Continue Reading
09.30.22
Senator Stabenow Announces Nearly $9 Million in Funding to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services in Southeast Michigan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced nearly $9,000,000 to expand mental health and addiction services at nine locations in communities across Southeast Michigan. This funding builds on Senator Stabenow's effort to transform the way we fund mental health and addiction treatment in America through her signature Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Since 2018, Michigan has received over $151 million in grant funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Cli… Continue Reading
09.29.22
Senators Stabenow, Daines Lead Effort to Expand Mental Health Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, introduced five bills as part of the Finance Committee's bipartisan mental health initiative. The bills will expand the mental health workforce to make it easier for Americans to get mental health and substance use disorder care when they need it. Senator Bob Menend… Continue Reading
09.27.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Nearly $16,000 in Federal Support for Bay Mills Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that Bay Mills Township will receive a $15,900 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program - and will help the township replace segments of its fire hose that are outdated. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,"… Continue Reading
09.23.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Nearly $143,000 in Federal Support for Freeport Rural Fire Association
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Freeport Rural Fire Association will receive a $142,857 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program - and will enable the Association to replace all of its existing self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) that will soon become obsolete. "Our firefighters p… Continue Reading
09.23.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $466,000 in Federal Support for Belleville Fire Department
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the City of Belleville will receive a $466,666 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program - and will help the city purchase a new fire engine to replace its current engine, which is outdated. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, … Continue Reading
09.22.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Federal Support for Grand Rapids Fire Department
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Grand Rapids Fire Department will receive $2,862,128 to hire 8 new firefighters. This funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will help the Grand Rapids Fire Depar… Continue Reading
09.22.22
Stabenow, Peters Announce Federal Support for Dearborn and Romulus Fire Departments
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Dearborn and Romulus Fire Departments will receive $5,329,029 to retain and recruit new staff. This funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. Dearborn will receive $3,780,230 to hire 12 new firefighters. Romulus will receive $1,548,799 to hire 6 new firefighters. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line… Continue Reading
09.21.22
Senator Stabenow Announces Over $2 Million for Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that Michigan will receive $2,153,501 in federal funding to support Michigan specialty crop growers who produce fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, hops, nursery plants, and flowers. "Michigan leads the nation in the production of many fruits and vegetables and is one of the top states in agricultural diversity. Our fruits, vegetables and nursery crops are n… Continue Reading
09.15.22
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Support for Tittabawassee Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that Tittabawassee Township Fire Department will receive $97,207 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to purchase to replace self-contained breathing apparatuses. This equipment is used by fire firefighters to breath clean air when they are in a substandard breathing environment. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) pr… Continue Reading
09.15.22
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Support for Solon Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that Solon Township Fire Department will receive $40,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to get a new breathing air compressor. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resourc… Continue Reading
