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Stabenow, Peters Announce Nearly $425,000 in Funding for Northern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced $424,791 in federal funding has been awarded to the Northern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association, which represents fire departments across northern Michigan. The grant will be used to recruit and retain additional personnel. 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 prot… Continue Reading
09.09.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce $125 Million in Federal Funding to Spur Economic Growth, Increase Access to Capital
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has awarded $125 million in total funding to Michigan to spur investment and economic growth in low-income urban and rural communities across the state. Cinnaire New Markets LLC will receive $60 million, while Michigan Community Capital will receive $65 million through the New Markets Tax Credit Program. "The COVI… Continue Reading
09.09.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Nearly $2,430,000 in Funding for Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Village of Beverly Hills, the Northville Township Fire Department, Commerce Township, the Huron Township Fire Department and Redford Township will receive federal funding to improve operations and safety. Beverly Hills will receive $608,163 for self-containing breathing apparatuses to provide assistance in communities across Oakland County. Commerce Township will receive $1,501,818 to upgrade critical sa… Continue Reading
09.08.21
Stabenow, Peters Urge Administration to Approve Request for Emergency Highway Funding After Severe Flooding in Michigan
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today urged the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to approve the State of Michigan's request for emergency funding after severe weather in June caused catastrophic flooding and other impacts in Wayne, Washtenaw, Huron, and Ionia counties. In their letter, the senators expressed their support for the Michigan Department of Transportation's request seeking $1.7 million to repair federal-aid highways in the affected areas, as well as $50 m… Continue Reading
09.03.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $182,000 in Funding for Mercy EMS in Calumet
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that Mercy EMS in Calumet will receive $182,133 in federal funding to improve operations and safety. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. "Our first responders put their lives on the line to protect our families and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the equipm… Continue Reading
09.03.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $73,000 in Funding for Northern Bay Ambulance in Pinconning
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that Northern Bay Ambulance in Pinconning will receive $73,670 in federal funding to improve operations and safety. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. "Our first responders put their lives on the line to protect our families and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first respon… Continue Reading
09.03.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $680,000 in Funding for Long Lake Township Fire-Rescue, Charlton Township Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that Long Lake Township Fire-Rescue and the Charlton Township Fire Department will receive federal funding to improve operations and safety. Long Lake Township Fire-Rescue will receive $598,181 for self-containing breathing apparatuses and air supply equipment to provide assistance for communities across Grand Traverse County, and the Charlton Township Fire Department will receive $82,428. This funding comes from the Federal Emerg… Continue Reading
09.03.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $156,000 in Funding for Clinton Area Ambulance Service Authority, Meridian Township Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Clinton Area Ambulance Service Authority and Meridian Township Fire Department will receive federal funding to improve operations and safety. Clinton Area Ambulance Service Authority will receive $112,454 for new ambulance load systems, and the Meridian Township Fire Department will receive $43,819. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. … Continue Reading
09.03.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $209,000 in Funding for Wayland Area Ambulance Service, Comstock Township Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Wayland Area Ambulance Service and Comstock Township Fire Department will receive federal funding to improve operations and safety. The Wayland Area Ambulance Service will receive $174,615 to replace outdated equipment, and the Comstock Township Fire Department will receive $34,870. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. "Our firefighters… Continue Reading
09.02.21
Peters & Stabenow Urge President Biden to Authorize Additional Disaster Assistance Resources for Southeast Michigan
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI) are calling on President Biden to grant an updated request from Governor Whitmer to provide additional assistance for communities in Southeast Michigan that are still recovering from severe flooding that occurred in late June. President Biden previously approved a Major Disaster declaration for Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, but additional damage assessments have shown th… Continue Reading
09.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $300,000 in Support for West Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Grand Rapids Fire Department will receive $284,322 and the Benton Harbor Fire Department will receive $23,809 in federal funding for fire prevention and safety. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S) Program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new res… Continue Reading
09.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Nearly $40,000 in Support for Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Hamtramck Fire Department will receive $14,667 and the Rochester Fire Department will receive $25,238 in federal funding for fire prevention and safety. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S) Program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources w… Continue Reading
09.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $24,000 in Support for the Stanton Township Volunteer Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Stanton Township Volunteer Fire Department will receive $24,642 in federal funding for fire prevention and safety. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S) Program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will help keep the public safe and give… Continue Reading
08.27.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for Saginaw, Bay and Midland County Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department will receive $66,667 and the Bay City Fire Department will receive $41,318 in federal funding to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. Jerome Township Hall will receive $6,800 for fire prevention and safety. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and Fire… Continue Reading
08.27.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for Deerfield Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Deerfield Fire Department will receive $104,834 in federal funding to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will hel… Continue Reading
08.27.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $200,000 in Support for Ahmeek Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Ahmeek Fire Department will receive $213,942 in federal funding to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will help k… Continue Reading
08.27.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $700,000 in Support for Fire Departments in Southeast Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that fire departments in Southeast Michigan will receive $737,272 in federal funding to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Superior Township Fire Department will receive $205,745. Orion Township Fire Department will receive $126,664. Applegate Volunteer Fire… Continue Reading
08.27.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $500,000 in Support for Fredonia Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Fredonia Township Fire Department will receive $554,419 in federal funding to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources … Continue Reading
08.27.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for Niles Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Niles Township Fire Department will receive $109,267 in federal funding to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. These federal funds come from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "Our firefighters in Niles put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new reso… Continue Reading
08.27.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $7.7 Million in Funding for Genesee and Saginaw County Airports
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced $7,771,550 in federal funding has been awarded to two Genesee and Saginaw County airports. Bishop International Airport in Flint will receive $1,185,989 and MBS International Airport near Saginaw will receive $6,585,561. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation and is supplemented through the historic American Rescue Plan that Peters and Stabenow helped enact earlier this year. It will allow the … Continue Reading
