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Stabenow, Collins, Capito, Markey Announce TRICARE Will Cover New Care Plans for Families of Alzheimer’s Patients
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Ed Markey (D-MA) today announced that the Department of Defense would cover new care plans to support Alzheimer's patients covered through TRICARE and their families. More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and more than 15 million people serve as their caregivers. The Senators had strongly urged the Department of Defense to make sure that anyone who receives TRICARE could also ha… Continue Reading
08.08.17
Sen. Stabenow Highlights Great Lakes Restoration Success Stories Across Michigan, Importance of Federal Funding
This month, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is highlighting Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) success stories throughout Michigan and the importance of federal funding to protect our lakes and waterways. Stabenow today joined Bill Rose, the President and CEO of the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Jamie McCarthy, the Watershed Coordinator for the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, and Tim Suprise, the founder and CEO of Arcadia Ales, to highlight the completion of the Kalamazoo Fen Restoration. Sta… Continue Reading
08.08.17
Stabenow Statement on Release of Brandon Road Study
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the Brandon Road Study, a draft plan for keeping Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes: "After news that a live silver carp was found only nine miles from Lake Michigan, the Administration has finally released this critical study. It is encouraging that the Army Corps is considering concrete actions to stop the carp from entering our Great Lakes. Its urgent that we… Continue Reading
08.07.17
Senator Stabenow Announces More Than $3.5 Million to Expand Double Up Food Bucks throughout Michigan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today announced more than $3.5 million in new federal funding to expand the successful Double Up Food Bucks program in Michigan. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant program, which Stabenow authored in the 2014 Farm Bill. The grant will be matched by private funding, totaling to $7 million in new… Continue Reading
08.04.17
Senator Stabenow Returns Blue Slip for Nomination of Justice Joan Larsen to Serve on Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that she has returned the blue slip for Justice Joan Larsen's nomination to serve on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. "Federal judgeships are lifetime appointments," said Senator Stabenow. "As part of my constitutional duty, I have consulted with Michigan's legal community, reviewed Justice Larson's background and qualifications and most recently, personally met with her. My meeting with Justice Larson was productive. I have returne… Continue Reading
08.04.17
Senator Stabenow Highlights Great Lakes Restoration Success Stories Across Michigan, Importance of Federal Funding
This month, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is highlighting Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) success stories throughout Michigan and the importance of federal funding to protect our lakes and waterways. Stabenow today joined the Alliance of Rouge Communities, the City of Wayne, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the Rouge River to see the completed Wayne Road Dam Removal and Habitat Improvement Project. Stabenow authored the GLRI in 2010 and is leading the bi… Continue Reading
08.03.17
Senator Stabenow Announces Medicare at 55 Act
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today introduced the Medicare at 55 Act, which provides an option for people between the ages of 55 and 64 to buy into Medicare. There are 1.4 million people in Michigan between the ages of 55 and 64, and many of them are burdened by high insurance premiums, unaffordable deductibles and limited options. "People between the ages of 55 and 64 often have more health problems and face higher health care costs but aren't yet eligible for Medicare," said Senat… Continue Reading
08.03.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce $2.4 Million for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that Kalamazoo County will receive $2,458,304 to rehabilitate runways at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration as a part of the Runway Incursion Mitigation Program. "This investment will make traveling to and from Southwest Michigan safer and more efficient," said Senator Stabenow. "Safe and reliable air travel will also help encourage bu… Continue Reading
08.03.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce an Additional $2.5 Million for Ford Airport
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that Ford Airport in Iron Mountain/Kingsford will receive an additional $2,597,745 grant from the Department of Transportation to complete the rehabilitation of the runway and the reconstruction of its lighting. Last week, Stabenow and Peters announced that Ford Airport would receive a $2,246,044 grant to address these improvements. In total, the airport will receive $4,843,789 in funding. "This investment will make travelling to and from … Continue Reading
08.02.17
Stabenow, Peters Commend Federal Action on Flood Assistance for Michigan Families
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today commended the approval of a major disaster declaration for the State of Michigan providing assistance to families following severe flooding that affected Bay, Gladwin, Isabella, and Midland Counties. The four counties have declared states of emergency, and the damage from the flooding is estimated to be over $100 million. "Michigan families are resilient," said Senator Stabenow. "Today's declaration will provide critical federal support t… Continue Reading
08.01.17
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Coldwater and Kalamazoo
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with business owners in Coldwater and Kalamazoo as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow met with business owners at Jeannie's Diner, Lilah's Bridal, and Tilted Tulip Florist in Coldwater before traveling to Kalamazoo to visit Bell's Brewery. Stabenow's tour has included over 100 stops in communities across the state including Traverse City, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, East Tawas, Alpena, Three Rivers, Fenton, Marshall, Big Rapids, Ithaca, Mt. Plea… Continue Reading
08.01.17
Stabenow, Peters Applaud Over $640,000 in Support of Southeastern Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded the announcement that two fire departments in Southeastern Michigan will receive $643,105 in funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The Brandon Fire Department will receive $11,286, which will fund an air unit to support their self-contained breathing apparatus. The St. Clair Shores Fire Department will receive $631,819, which will be used to purchase a new hybrid ladder/pumpe… Continue Reading
08.01.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Nomination of Former Representative Pete Hoekstra to be U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced their support for former Representative Pete Hoekstra to be United States Ambassador to the Netherlands. "Former Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg famously said: 'Politics stop at the water's edge,'" said Senator Stabenow. "While Pete and I have often been on opposite sides of issues, I know he is well suited to serve our country in this new role as Ambassador. I look forward to supporting his nomination and intr… Continue Reading
08.01.17
Peters and Stabenow Applaud $14.4 Million for Flint Lead Registry
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Michigan State University (MSU) with $14.4 million over four years to establish a Flint Lead Registry to monitor the health outcomes of children and adults exposed to lead and provide long-term treatment to mitigate the effects of lead exposure. This funding was included in the Flint agreement that Senators Peters and Stabenow and Congressman Kildee passed to provide long-… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $140,000 in Support of Inland Township Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the Inland Township Fire Department will receive $147,740 in funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchase 10 SCBA Air packs as well as a clean air compressor to provide air to first responders during a fire. "Our firefighters in Inland Township put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, thes… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $66,000 in Support for Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department will receive $66,999 in funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for 17 new headsets and a new VHF800 MHz radio. "Our volunteer firefighters in Freeport put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, these brave men and women will have the equipment they need … Continue Reading
07.28.17
Ahead of White House Medal of Honor Ceremony, Stabenow, Peters, Upton Congratulate Vietnam Veteran James McCloughan on Receiving Our Nation’s Highest Military Honor
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of Monday's Medal of Honor Ceremony at the White House, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) congratulated Vietnam Veteran James McCloughan for receiving our nation's highest military honor. Then-Private First Class McCloughan, a native and current resident of South Haven, served as a medic and saved the lives of 10 members of his platoon who were wounded during the Battle of Nui Yon Hill on May 13-15, 1969. … Continue Reading
07.28.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $2 Million for Ford Airport
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced that Ford Airport in Kingsford will receive a $2,246,044 grant from the Department of Transportation to support infrastructure projects including rehabilitation of the runway and the reconstruction of its lighting. "This funding will make traveling to and from the Upper Peninsula safer and more efficient," said Senator Stabenow. "Safe and reliable air travel will also help encourage businesses to invest in the region and create mo… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Following Peters & Stabenow Efforts, Trump Administration Extends Public Comment Period on Marine Sanctuary and Monument Expansions
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today applauded a decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to extend the public comment period on an executive order that could lead to the rollback or elimination of 11 marine sanctuaries and monuments created or expanded over the past decade, including the expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena. The public comment period, which was scheduled to close on Wednesday, July 26th, has been extended to Monday, August 14th. "St… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Stabenow Statement on Senate Vote on Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement after the Republican attempts to repeal health care failed in the Senate: "Over the past few months, so many people in Michigan and across the country shared their stories, made phone calls, and spoke out against the Republican health care bill. Because of these actions, the Republican attempts to take away health care from millions of Americans failed tonight. It's now important that we work on a bipartisan basis… Continue Reading
