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Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $250,000 in Support for the City of Yale & Brown City Area Fire Departments
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the City of Yale Fire Department will receive $163,333 and the Brown City Area Fire Department will receive $87,047 in federal funding to purchase new equipment and provide training. This federal grant comes from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "Our firefighters in Brown City and Yale put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and c… Continue Reading
08.27.20
Stabenow, Peters Announce $148,571 in Support for Bay Ambulance Inc. in Baraga
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that Bay Ambulance Inc. in Baraga will receive $148,571 in federal funding to purchase new equipment and for operations and safety purposes. This federal grant comes from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "Our first responders in Baraga put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources… Continue Reading
08.25.20
Senator Stabenow Joins Michigan Education Officials to Call for School Meal Flexibility to Feed Children
LANSING, Mich. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan State Board of Education President Dr. Casandra Ulbrich, and two local school superintendents to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse its decision and take action to provide healthy meals to students for the duration of the school year. "Over 30 million children in Michig… Continue Reading
08.20.20
Stabenow, Peters Announce $794,754 in Support for the Spring Lake Township Fire Department
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Spring Lake Township Fire Department will receive $794,754 in federal funding to recruit new staff. This federal grant comes from the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) 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 Spring Lake … Continue Reading
08.20.20
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $14,000 in Support for the Sherman Township Fire Department
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Sherman Township Fire Department will receive $14,339 in federal funding to recruit and retain staff. This federal grant comes from the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) 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 Sherman To… Continue Reading
08.20.20
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $89,000 in Support for the Luna Pier Fire Department
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Luna Pier Fire Department will receive $89,020 in federal funding to recruit new firefighters. This federal grant comes from the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) 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 Luna Pier Fire De… Continue Reading
08.20.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $170,000 in Support for the Ahmeek Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $173,000 for the Ahmeek Fire Department to purchase new vehicles to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public. The funds come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Ahmeek put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will give our first responders… Continue Reading
08.20.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for the Charter Township of Haring Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $111,014 for the Charter Township of Haring Fire Department to purchase new equipment and provide training. The funds come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will provide critical training and give our first responders t… Continue Reading
08.20.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $90,000 in Support for Fire Departments Across West Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $96,456 in support for Fire Departments across West Michigan. The funds come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. The Charter Township of Comstock Fire Department will receive $70,265 to purchase new equipment and provide training. The Saugatuck Township Fire Department will receive $26,190 to purchase new equipment and provide training. "Our firefighters… Continue Reading
08.20.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $800,000 in Support for Fire Departments Across Southeast Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $880,791 in support for Fire Departments across Southeast Michigan. The funds come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. The Luna Pier Fire Department will receive $73,333 to purchase new equipment and provide training. The Charter Township of Bloomfield Fire Department will receive $292,220 to purchase new equipment and provide training. The Elk Township Fire … Continue Reading
08.19.20
Senator Stabenow and Congresswoman Slotkin Highlight How the Trump Administration’s Actions to Undermine the Postal Service Are Hurting Michigan Families
LANSING - Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) held a press conference outside a U.S. Post Office in Lansing to highlight the Trump Administration's actions to undermine the U.S. Postal Service. Yesterday, the Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, said some changes will be suspended until after the election but stopped short of permanently ending these harmful policies. "The President admitted to sabotaging the Postal Service - attacking our democracy an… Continue Reading
08.19.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $61 Million in Funding for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) will receive $61,757,666 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Stabenow and Peters helped secure this funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds will help ensure that SMART will remain operational during the COVID-19 pandemic. SMART is a regional public transportati… Continue Reading
08.14.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $900,000 in Support for the Blackman Charter Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $965,909 for the Blackman Charter Township Fire Department to purchase new equipment and provide training. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Blackman Charter Township put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will provide critical training a… Continue Reading
08.13.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for the Burlington Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $110,666 for the Burlington Township Fire Department to purchase new equipment and provide training. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Burlington Township put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will provide critical training and give our … Continue Reading
08.13.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $500,000 in Support for the Village of Laurium Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $525,142 for the Village of Laurium Fire Department to purchase new equipment and provide training. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in the Village of Laurium put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will provide critical training and give ou… Continue Reading
08.12.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce over $1 Million in Funding for the Capital Area Transportation Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will receive $1,824,416 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to rehabilitate a bus terminal in downtown Lansing. This funding comes from the FTA's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. "The leadership and employees of the Capital Area Transportation Authority work hard to make sure that people can get to their jobs, doctor… Continue Reading
08.12.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce over $21 Million in Funding for the Michigan Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that 7 communities across Michigan will receive $21,085,600 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This funding comes from the FTA's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program to replace, renovate and purchase buses, equipment and bus-related facilities. Leelanau and Grant Traverse Counties will receive $13,380,000 to construct a new headquarters and transfer station for the Bay Are… Continue Reading
08.12.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce over $4 Million in Rural Transit Funding for the Michigan Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation will receive $4,924,382 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase transit vehicles for rural transit agencies across the state. This funding comes from the FTA's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. "Our transit providers work hard to get Michigan residents where they need to go. This grant will help improve stations, bri… Continue Reading
08.11.20
Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Coordinated Federal Response after Michigan Residents Receive Seeds from China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called for a coordinated federal response to households in Michigan and across the country that received unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail. Foreign seeds could pose a serious threat to America's food supply and American agricu… Continue Reading
08.10.20
Senator Stabenow Secures Michigan’s Selection for Nationwide Behavioral Health Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced she has secured the State of Michigan's selection for a nationwide demonstration program that is transforming the way mental health services and addiction treatment are delivered across the country. Senators Stabenow and Roy Blunt (R-MO) established this initiative in their bipartisan Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Michigan, which provide quality, comprehensi… Continue Reading
