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05.05.22

Senator Stabenow Secures Major Water Infrastructure Priorities to Address Serious Risks to Michigan’s Economy, Great Lakes, and Communities

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow secured major water infrastructure priorities for Michigan in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act. This bill will authorize projects through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that aim to stop invasive carp, prevent coastal erosion and flooding, and improve water systems in Michigan. "Michigan knows firsthand the impacts of severe weather from the climate crisis and our aging infrastructure. Securing these urgent priorities will protect our … Continue Reading


04.28.22

Senator Stabenow Statement on Michael Barr Nomination to Serve as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve

WASHINGTON-Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on President Biden's nomination of Michael Barr to serve as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve. Mr. Barr currently serves as dean of the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. "Michael Barr is uniquely suited to be the Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve. During his time at the U.S. Treasury and throughout his career, Mr. Barr focused on building an economy that works fo… Continue Reading


04.28.22

Mark Totten Confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Mark Totten to be the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan. "Mark Totten is a highly respected attorney, both in his work serving our state and teaching our next generation of law professionals as a professor at Michigan State University. His confirmation is great news for Michigan," said Senator Stabenow. "I'm pleased that the Senate unanimously confirmed Mar… Continue Reading


04.13.22

Senator Stabenow Announces Investment to Support Michigan Rural Healthcare Providers

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced $1,233,165 to support Michigan rural healthcare providers. There funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Emergency Rural Health Care Grant program created through funds Senator Stabenow secured in the American Rescue Plan. "Our rural healthcare providers are on the front lines of this public health crisis and have been challenged like … Continue Reading


04.12.22

Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $20 Million in Federal Support for Public Transportation in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $15,826,466 to Grand Rapids and $4,871,514 to Kalamazoo - a total of $20,697,980 in federal funding - to help strengthen public transportation in their communities. This critical investment - thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Stabenow and Peters helped enact last year - will enable transit agencies in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo to mode… Continue Reading


04.12.22

Stabenow, Peters Announce Nearly $9.7 Million in Federal Support for Public Transportation in Lansing

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $9,691,872 in federal funding to the City of Lansing to strengthen public transportation. This critical investment - thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Stabenow and Peters helped enact last year - will enable Lansing to modernize and expand their fleets by purchasing new buses and railcars, address repair backlogs, transition to more su… Continue Reading


04.12.22

Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $10 Million in Federal Support for Public Transportation in Flint

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $10,382,118 in federal funding for the City of Flint to help strengthen public transportation. This critical investment - thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Stabenow and Peters helped enact last year - will enable Flint to modernize and expand their fleet by purchasing new buses and railcars, address repair backlogs, transition to more … Continue Reading


04.12.22

Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $84 Million in Federal Support for Public Transportation in Detroit, Ann Arbor

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $72,687,855 to Detroit and $11,394,467 to Ann Arbor - a total of $84,082,322 in federal funding - to help strengthen public transportation throughout their communities. This critical investment - thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Stabenow and Peters helped enact last year - will enable transit agencies in Detroit and Ann Arbor to moder… Continue Reading


04.07.22

Senator Debbie Stabenow on the Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

WASHINGTON-Senator Debbie Stabenow released this statement following the vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Earlier this week, Senator Stabenow spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Judge Jackson's nomination, and the video can be found here. A video and b-roll of Senator Stabenow's meeting with Judge Jackson can be found here. Photos of Judge Jackson and Senator Stabenow can be found here. "From her clerkship at the Supreme Court, to her… Continue Reading


04.01.22

Report: President Biden’s Budget Lowers Costs for Americans

Senator Stabenow released a report outlining the difference between President Biden's budget and the Republican plan by Senator Rick Scott. Read more here.… Continue Reading


03.31.22

Chairwoman Stabenow Issues Statement on Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee issued a statement on the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. "This is about cracking down on unfair shipping practices and keeping critical trade flowing," said Senator Stabenow. "This will lower costs for the American people and keep our agricultural sector competitive." ###… Continue Reading


03.31.22

Chairwoman Stabenow and Senator Murkowski Lead Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) along with 50 of their colleagues introduced the Support Kids Not Red Tape Act. The bill extends USDA school meal flexibilities from June 30, 2022 to September 30, 2023. These flexibilities have been crucial to feeding children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With 90% of our schools still facing many challenges as they retur… Continue Reading


03.28.22

Senator Debbie Stabenow Statement on President Biden’s Budget Request

WASHINGTON-Senator Debbie Stabenow, senior member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement on President Biden's FY 2023 Budget request. "A budget is a statement of our nation's values and priorities. President Biden's budget builds on the strongest economy in decades by making investments that will help businesses create jobs, lower costs for Americans, and reduce our deficit. "President Biden understands that building a better America means making more things in Ameri… Continue Reading


03.23.22

Stabenow & Peters Introduce Legislation to Name Baraga County Post Office After First Woman Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI), and Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to designate the U.S. Postal Facility located at 404 US-41 North in Baraga County, Michigan as the "Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office." Cora Reynolds Anderson, a member of the Ojibwa tribe, was the first woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and represented parts of Baraga County. She was also the first Native … Continue Reading


03.22.22

Stabenow, Peters Urge U.S. Treasury Department to Leverage Small Business Assistance from American Rescue Plan to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) urged the U.S. Treasury Department to work with states to use American Rescue Plan Act relief funds for small businesses to restore and strengthen domestic manufacturing, helping to prevent further delays and disruptions to U.S. supply chains and lower prices for Americans. In a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen with 13 of their Senate colleagues, Peters and Stabenow stressed the need to utilize the American Re… Continue Reading


03.19.22

Senator Stabenow Announces New Funding to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services in Greater Lansing Area

LANSING - US. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced $3,366,000 in funding from the recently passed federal budget to expand mental health and addiction services provided by the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. This funding will be used to establish a Crisis Stabilization Unit to provide short-term behavioral health services to those who need it. The unit is expected to divert people into treatment and out of jails and emergency rooms. This fu… Continue Reading


03.19.22

Senator Stabenow, Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, and Regional Water Resource Leaders Announce Major Improvements Coming to SE Michigan Water Systems

ST. CLAIR SHORES - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, St. Clair County Commissioner Jeff Bohm, Great Lakes Water Authority Interim CEO Suzanne Coffey, and Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel today announced significant funding from the recently passed federal budget that will improve water quality in Southeast Michigan. These improvements will address serious water quality issues in the region and help keep our water clean for swimming and fishing,… Continue Reading


03.17.22

Senator Stabenow Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Jackson

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today met with President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Following the meeting, Stabenow called Judge Jackson an extremely qualified nominee and urged the Senate to confirm her. For a video and b-roll of the meeting, click here. For photos of the meeting, click here. "Today I had the privilege of a meeting in my office with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Our co… Continue Reading


03.17.22

Stabenow, Peters Announce $1.2 Million for High-Speed Internet in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that Northern Michigan University will receive $1.2 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fill the gap in fast, affordable internet service in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. The senators ensured this funding in the federal budget bill was enacted into law. Northern Michigan University is a leader in efforts to provide reliable high-speed internet service in the Upper Peninsula through their … Continue Reading


03.17.22

Stabenow, Peters Secure $1 Million for Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvements in Lansing

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) successfully secured $1 million in federal funding to make major improvements and enhance the Michigan Avenue corridor that is a vital transportation thoroughfare in the Lansing area. This federal investment awarded to the City of Lansing was included in the bipartisan government funding bill for Fiscal Year 2022, which Stabenow and Peters helped pass out of the Senate last week. It was signed into law by President Biden. … Continue Reading

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