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Senator Stabenow Secures Important Priorities for Michigan in National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) secured important priorities for Michigan in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate by a margin of 89-10. "This bill continues to make important investments in our men and women in uniform," said Senator Stabenow. "It secures a well-earned pay raise for our troops and funding to improve Michigan military facilities." This year, Senator Stabenow secured important provisions, including: A 2.7% pay r… Continue Reading
12.15.21
Dawn Ison Confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Dawn Ison to be the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan with bipartisan support. Dawn Ison is the first African American woman to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. "Dawn Ison's confirmation is great news for Michigan. I'm confident in her ability to serve the people of Michigan, and I know she will continue her excellent work as U.S. At… Continue Reading
12.15.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Muskegon County Airport
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $1,097,233 to the Muskegon County Airport. This grant - which was made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act that Peters and Stabenow helped enact earlier this year - will go toward costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. "These investment… Continue Reading
12.10.21
Stabenow Leads Great Lakes Region Senators in Urging President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today led a group of lawmakers in urging President Biden to prioritize projects that impact the Great Lakes Region when implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The lawmakers focused their request on three priorities: funding the Soo Locks modernization project to completion, cleaning up all remaining areas of concern that threaten public health and economic development, and accelerating work at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam to… Continue Reading
12.10.21
Stabenow, Peters Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today urged President Biden to prioritize projects that impact the Great Lakes Region when implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The lawmakers focused their request on three priorities: funding the Soo Locks modernization project to completion, cleaning up all remaining areas of concern that threaten public health and economic development, and accelerating work at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam to stop… Continue Reading
12.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Urge Congressional Leadership to Address Semiconductor Chip
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today urged Congressional leadership to include investments on semiconductor manufacturing in a bipartisan bill moving through Congress. The lawmakers authored the legislation that invests $52 billion to create semiconductors in the United States. This legislation is included in the bipartisan United States Innovation and Competition Act, which will invest in American workers, technology and innovation so the United States … Continue Reading
11.24.21
Senator Stabenow Announces Federal Funds to Support Local Food Producers in Southwest Michigan
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced that Kalamazoo Valley Community College will receive $607,115 to support local food producers and improve supply chains in Southwest Michigan. This investment comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Local Food Promotion Program in the 2018 Farm Bill, which Senator Stabenow co-authored. "When we produce food here, we create jobs here in Mi… Continue Reading
11.24.21
Senator Stabenow Announces Federal Support for the Allen Farmers Market
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced that Allen Neighborhood Center will receive $315,109 to relocate and expand the Allen Farmers Market. This investment comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Market Promotion Program in the 2018 Farm Bill, which Senator Stabenow co-authored. "Farmers markets spur economic development in local communities, connect more families wit… Continue Reading
11.24.21
Senator Stabenow Announces Federal Funds to Create a New Farmers Market in Buena Vista
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that Buena Vista Charter Township will receive $200,000 to convert an old school into a farmers market. These funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant Program. "Farmers markets spur economic development in local communities, connect more families with Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables, and cre… Continue Reading
11.24.21
Senator Stabenow Announces Federal Funds for Southeast Michigan Meat Producers
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced that Mighty Fine Poultry Processing will receive $200,000 to bolster the production and distribution of locally produced meat in Southeast Michigan. This investment comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Local Food Promotion Program in the 2018 Farm Bill, which Senator Stabenow co-authored. "When we produce food here, we create jobs here… Continue Reading
11.19.21
Stabenow, Peters, Tlaib Announce $10 Million in Federal Funding for New Center Intermodal Facility in Detroit
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) and U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) today announced that $10 million in federal funding will be awarded to develop the New Center Intermodal Facility in Detroit. This grant - which will be awarded to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) - will help develop a new intermodal facility with access to passenger rail, intercity buses, and transit services. This new facility will serve as a regional transportati… Continue Reading
11.19.21
Senator Stabenow Statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
Senator Stabenow released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act. "The pandemic has been very hard on Michigan families. Since the beginning of the year, I've partnered with President Biden to deliver vaccines, cut taxes and secure funding to reopen our schools safely. Thanks to these actions, our economy is getting back on track and people are going back to work, even as we continue to face disruptions in our supply chain and increas… Continue Reading
11.17.21
Senator Stabenow: American Workers Must Come First in Electric Vehicle Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today spoke at General Motors' Factory ZERO opening to welcome President Biden to Michigan and highlight the future of electric vehicles. During her remarks, she made the case for her electric vehicle tax credit legislation, which is included in the Build Back Better Act. Senator Stabenow's electric vehicle legislation will put more American-made electric vehicles on the road and ensure that the workers making the vehicles have good wages, bene… Continue Reading
11.16.21
Senator Stabenow Statement on President Biden’s Trip to Michigan Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Stabenow released the following statement in advance of President Joe Biden's visit to General Motors' Factory ZERO electric vehicle plant in Michigan. Senator Stabenow will be joining the President at the plant tomorrow: "I'm excited to welcome President Biden back to Michigan at this critical time when we are delivering for American workers. The bipartisan infrastructure bill - which was just signed into law - makes the single-largest ever investment in the Great L… Continue Reading
11.15.21
Senator Stabenow Statement on Retirement of Senator Patrick Leahy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement on the retirement of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT): "My dear friend, Patrick Leahy, is more than just a U.S. Senator - he's an institution. For more than 45 years, he's been a powerful voice for Vermonters and the American people. It's been my honor to partner with him on so many crucial issues - better access to health care, protection for workers' pensions, support for farmers and rural communities, and … Continue Reading
11.15.21
Senator Stabenow Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Passing the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released this statement following the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, a bipartisan bill that will make major investments in the nation's infrastructure and create millions of good-paying jobs. This bill will also make the largest single investment ever in the Great Lakes, expand high-speed internet, invest in electric vehicles, and strengthen our Buy American laws. The bill pass… Continue Reading
11.12.21
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nominations of Dawn Ison and Mark Totten to be U.S. Attorneys of the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden's nominations of Dawn Ison to be U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan and Mark Totten to be U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Michigan. If confirmed, Dawn Ison would be the first African American woman to serve as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. "I applaud today's nominations by the White House. Dawn Ison is a highly-qualified Assistant U.S. Attorney serving in the E… Continue Reading
11.09.21
Senator Stabenow Announces Over $4 Million for Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that Michigan will receive over $4 million 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 second in diversity of our crops only to California. Our fruits, vegetables and nurs… Continue Reading
11.02.21
Stabenow, Peters, Kildee Announce Nearly $6 Million in Federal Funding for Bishop, MBS Airports
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) and U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (MI-05) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding Bishop International Airport in Flint $3,844,995 and MBS International Airport in Saginaw County $2,141,384. These grants - which were made possible through the American Rescue Plan that Peters, Stabenow and Kildee helped enact earlier this year - will go towards improving airport safety and operations. … Continue Reading
11.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Delta County Airport Will Receive Nearly $1.1 Million in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding $1,093,955 to Delta County Airport in Escanaba. This grant - which was made possible through the American Rescue Plan that Peters and Stabenow helped enact earlier this year - will go towards improving airport safety and operations. "This investment will make air travel safer and more reliable," said Senator Stabenow. "It will help our communit… Continue Reading
