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Stabenow, Peters Resolution Calling for Immediate Release of Michigander Paul Whelan from Russian Authorities Unanimously Passes Senate
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced their bipartisan resolution calling for the immediate release of Michigander Paul Whelan from authorities under the Russian government passed in the U.S. Senate unanimously. The resolution calls on the Government of the Russian Federation present credible evidence or immediately release him from prison. A companion resolution was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11… Continue Reading
07.23.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Chippewa County International Airport Will Receive Over $5.2 Million in Federal Funding for Improvements
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $5,271,043 to Chippewa County International Airport near Sault Ste. Marie. This funding will go toward the reconstruction and expansion of the airport's terminal building to improve operations and efficiency for travelers and baggage moving throughout the airport. "Having reliable and safe air service is important to Michigan tourism, commerce, and… Continue Reading
07.21.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funds for Houghton County Memorial Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $1,122,990 to Houghton County Memorial Airport. This funding will go toward costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. "These investments will make air travel safer and more reliable," said Senator Stabenow. "It will help our communities rebound fro… Continue Reading
07.14.21
Stabenow, Peters Press for Additional Support for Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today pressed for additional action to provide relief for Michigan restaurants and bars that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In their letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Senators highlighted concerns they have heard from small business owners regarding the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and urged the SBA to address challenges faced by businesses that applied for support from the Fund and provide additional in… Continue Reading
07.08.21
Senator Stabenow, Representative Slotkin Join With Families to Announce Tax Cuts for Working Families, Payments Begin July 15th
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) joined with child advocates to highlight tax cuts for working families included in the American Rescue Plan. Senator Stabenow and Representative Slotkin were leaders in the effort to include a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan. Combined with other parts of the Rescue Plan, it is projected to cut child poverty in the United States by half. They were joined by Lansing Mayor Andy Shore… Continue Reading
07.08.21
Senator Stabenow Joins With Families to Announce Tax Cuts for Working Families, Payments Begin July 15th
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joined with child advocates to highlight tax cuts for working families included in the American Rescue Plan. Senator Stabenow was a leader in the effort to include a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan. Combined with other parts of the Rescue Plan, it is projected to cut child poverty in the United States by half. She was joined by Sonja Forte, the Executive Director of Baxter Community Center, Candance Cowling, the Executive… Continue Reading
07.07.21
Stabenow, Peters Welcome Over $12.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Michigan Head Start Programs Across State
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded over $12.7 million in funding to Michigan Head Start programs across the state through the American Rescue Plan, historic legislation both senators helped enact. This funding will help programs build back to fully operational, in-person services this fall as well as support vaccination of Head Start staff and families. "Head Start programs prov… Continue Reading
07.07.21
Senator Stabenow Announces Over $14 Million in Funding for New Mental Health and Addiction Services in West Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced that five Michigan community behavioral health organizations in West Michigan have been selected as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. These clinics will receive a total of $14,890,664 in new funding to meet the growing need for mental health and addiction services. These clinics join 24 other certified clinics already providing critical behavioral health services across Michigan. To date, Senator Stabenow has secured $135 million in f… Continue Reading
07.07.21
Senator Stabenow Announces Over $8 Million in Funding for New Mental Health and Addiction Services in Southeast Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced that four Michigan community behavioral health organizations in Southeast Michigan have been selected as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. These clinics will receive a total of $8,831,602 in new funding to meet the growing need for mental health and addiction services. These clinics join 24 other certified clinics already providing critical behavioral health services across Michigan. To date, Senator Stabenow has secured $135 million … Continue Reading
07.06.21
Senator Stabenow, Representative Kildee Join With Families to Announce Tax Cuts for Working Families, Payments Begin July 15th
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Representative Dan Kildee (MI-05) joined with child advocates to highlight tax cuts for working families included in the American Rescue Plan. Senator Stabenow and Representative Kildee were leaders in the effort to include a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan. Combined with other parts of the Rescue Plan, it is projected to cut child poverty in the United States by half. They were joined by Ja'Nel Jamerson, the Executiv… Continue Reading
07.06.21
Senator Stabenow, Representative Lawrence Join With Families to Announce Tax Cuts for Working Families, Payments Begin July 15th
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Representative Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) joined with child advocates to highlight tax cuts for working families included in the American Rescue Plan. Senator Stabenow and Representative Lawrence were leaders in the effort to include a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan. Combined with other parts of the Rescue Plan, it is projected to cut child poverty in the United States by half. They were joined by Gilda Jacobs, Executiv… Continue Reading
07.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funds for Houghton County Memorial Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $1,075,000 to Houghton County Memorial Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration grant will go towards purchasing snow removal equipment so the airport can keep serving families in the Upper Peninsula during the winter. The grant is possible because of the American Rescue Plan Act, which Senators Stabenow and Peters helped pass in Congress. … Continue Reading
07.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $2 Million in Federal Funds for Cherry Capital Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $2,095,000 to Cherry Capital Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration grant will invest in the safety of the airport by purchasing a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle and removing any road obstructions. The grant is made possible because of the American Rescue Plan Act, which Senators Stabenow and Peters helped pass in Con… Continue Reading
07.02.21
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Federal Funds for Capital Region International Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $111,940 to Capital Region International Airport. This Federal Aviation Administration grant will go towards improving the runways at the airport. The grant is possible because of the American Rescue Plan Act, which Senators Stabenow and Peters helped pass in Congress. "Having reliable and safe air service is important to Michigan tourism, com… Continue Reading
06.30.21
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nominations of Judge Shalina Kumar and Judge Jane Beckering to Federal Judgeships in Michigan’s Eastern and Western Districts
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden's nominations of Judge Shalina Kumar as the U.S. District Court Judge to the Eastern District of Michigan and Judge Jane Beckering as the U.S. District Court Judge to the Western District of Michigan. If Judge Shalina Kumar is confirmed, she would be the first federal judge of South Asian descent in Michigan. "We applaud today's nominations by the White House. Judge Kumar and Judge Beckering are two outstanding and… Continue Reading
06.25.21
Sens. Stabenow, Crapo Lead Bipartisan Bill to Help Address Shortfall of Veterinarians in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act would help meet the growing demand for veterinarians nationwide by eliminating taxes on programs that encourage veterinarians to practice in underserved areas. "Veterinarians provide essential support for the agricultural economy in so many rural areas an… Continue Reading
06.24.21
Stabenow Leads Passage of Growing Climate Solutions Act
WASHINGTON - The Growing Climate Solutions Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of 52 U.S. Senators, passed the Senate. The legislation provides resources and incentives to help farmers and foresters scale up conservation practices on their land to benefit the environment and generate new sources of income through carbon markets at the same time. "Climate change is affecting Michigan farmers, foresters, and rural communi… Continue Reading
06.24.21
Senators Stabenow, Peters Introduce Bill to Support Workers Impacted by Trade
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today introduced a bill to support workers who lose their jobs because global trade has impacted their employers or industry. The Trade Adjustment Assistance For Workers Reauthorization Act of 2021 improves the existing Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers program so that more trade-impacted workers can access job training benefits, extended unemployment, and other support services needed to find new jobs. B… Continue Reading
06.15.21
Senators Stabenow, Blunt Announce New Bill to Expand Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Nationwide
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) today announced their new bipartisan bill, the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021. The legislation will expand high-quality mental health and addiction services nationwide by giving every state the opportunity to fully fund the creation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in their communities as part of health care. Senators Stabenow and Blunt created these community clinics through the Excellence… Continue Reading
06.14.21
Senator Stabenow Welcomes Secretary Vilsack to Talk Climate with Michigan Farmers, Foresters
EAST LANSING, Mich. - In a roundtable Friday, U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin of Michigan's 8th Congressional District met with farmers, foresters and conservation groups from across Michigan to discuss ways producers can lead in addressing the climate crisis, and the need for more resources for climate-smart agriculture and forestry programs. "Michigan far… Continue Reading
