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Stabenow, Peters Applaud Over $37 Million in Federal Grants to Address PFAS in Drinking Water in Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today applauded the news that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making $37,348,000 in federal grants available to Michigan to address PFAS in drinking water. The funding is provided by the EPA's Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program - which was created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Stabenow and Peters helped enact into law - and will help mitigate… Continue Reading
02.07.23
Senator Stabenow Announces Bob Sheehan, Community Mental Health Association Chief Executive Officer, as her State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that her guest for the 2023 State of the Union address will be Bob Sheehan, the CEO of Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Sheehan leads important work educating and advocating for mental health, addiction, and disability support services for people in Michigan. Last year, Senator Stabenow led the passage of the transformational initiative to fully-fund high quality mental health and addiction services through Cert… Continue Reading
02.03.23
Stabenow, Peters, James Lead Michigan Delegation in Continued Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for New Fighter Mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) and U.S. Representative John James (MI-10) led the Michigan delegation today to continue urging Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to replace Selfridge's A-10 mission with a new, long-term fighter mission. In their letter, the lawmakers stressed how a new mission is essential to the ongoing sustainability of Selfridge, a cost-effective opportunity for the Air Force, and critical for America's defense strategy. In addition to the lett… Continue Reading
02.02.23
Stabenow, Peters Applaud $31 Million in Federal Grants for Southeast Michigan Communities to Support Road Safety Projects to Prevent Deaths and Serious Injuries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today applauded more than $31 million in federal grants for Southeast Michigan communities to improve roadway safety. The funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, is made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law that Stabenow and Peters helped enact into law. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program funds regional and local road safety projects and … Continue Reading
02.02.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Grants for West and Southwest Michigan Communities to Develop Safety Plans to Prevent Roadway Deaths and Serious Injuries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced more than $1 million in federal grants for West and Southwest Michigan communities to improve roadway safety by developing comprehensive safety action plans. The funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program is made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law that Stabenow and Peters helped enact into law. The Safe Streets and Roads for All pro… Continue Reading
02.02.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $168,000 in Federal Grants for Lansing to Develop Safety Plans to Prevent Roadway Deaths and Serious Injuries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced $168,000 in federal grants for the City of Lansing to improve roadway safety by developing comprehensive safety action plans. The funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program is made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law that Stabenow and Peters helped enact into law. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program funds regional and local ro… Continue Reading
02.02.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $259,384 in Federal Grants for Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to Develop Safety Plans to Prevent Roadway Deaths and Serious Injuries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced $259,384 in federal grants for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to improve roadway safety by developing comprehensive safety action plans. The funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program is made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law that Stabenow and Peters helped enact into law. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program funds regiona… Continue Reading
02.02.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $412,000 in Federal Grants for Genesee County to Develop Safety Action Plans to Prevent Roadway Deaths and Serious Injuries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) ) today announced $412,000 in federal grants for Genesee County to improve roadway safety by developing comprehensive safety action plans. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, is made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law that Stabenow and Peters helped enact into law. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program funds regional and local roa… Continue Reading
01.26.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $6.6 Million in Federal Funding to Help Purchase New Beaver Island Ferry
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded $6,628,285 in federal funding to help purchase a new passenger ferry to provide transportation between Beaver Island and Charlevoix. The grant funding is through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Ferry Service Rural Communities Program, which was established by the 2022 bipartisan infrastructure law that Peters and Stabenow … Continue Reading
01.20.23
Senator Stabenow Nominates Two Michigan Students from Flint and Essexville to Military Academies
LANSING - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated two Michigan students from Flint and Essexville for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I am confid… Continue Reading
01.20.23
Senator Stabenow Nominates Student from Upper Peninsula to Military Academy
LANSING - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Mackenzie Primeau from Iron Mountain for admission at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I am confident Mackenzie will represent Michigan and our country well." Students seeki… Continue Reading
01.20.23
Senator Stabenow Nominates Three Michigan Students from Northern Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated three Michigan students from Northern Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having demonstrated a strong commitment to e… Continue Reading
01.20.23
Senator Stabenow Nominates Two Michigan Students from Mid-Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated two Michigan students from Mid-Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I am confident they will repre… Continue Reading
01.20.23
Senator Stabenow Nominates Six Michigan Students from West Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated six Michigan students from West Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator … Continue Reading
01.20.23
Senator Stabenow Nominates 17 Michigan Students from Southeast Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated 17 Michigan students from Southeast Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having demonstrated a strong commitment to exc… Continue Reading
01.17.23
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $40,000 to Support Bertrand Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Bertrand Township Fire Department will receive $42,857 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to purchase a new compressor to update their self-contained breathing apparatuses. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and comm… Continue Reading
01.11.23
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $300,000 to Support Athens Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Athens Township Fire Department will receive $331,039 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to purchase radios and a compressor to update their self-contained breathing apparatuses. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, an… Continue Reading
01.05.23
Senator Stabenow Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024
WASHINGTON-Senator Stabenow released the following statement announcing that she will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of her term on January 3, 2025: "Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of my term on January 3, 2025. "As part of my own new generation, I was elected to the Ingham County Commission in 1974 at t… Continue Reading
01.03.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs for Michiganders Going Into Effect January 1st
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several Inflation Reduction Act provisions will go into effect on January 1, 2023, cutting costs for Michiganders across the state. A $35 monthly cap on the cost of insulin for Medicare recipients and free vaccines for seniors on Medicare are among the measures that will take effect in the new year. Stabenow and Peters helped pass into law the Inflation Reduction Act in August. "This year, Senator Pete… Continue Reading
12.29.22
Senator Stabenow Applauds Treasury Department Guidance on Clean Vehicle Credit
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, today applauded the U.S. Department of Treasury for releasing additional information on clean vehicle credit (30D tax credit) provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: "As I said when the Inflation Reduction Act passed, the clean vehicle credit language as written was unworkable and may lead to more auto jobs overseas than less. That's why I applaud the Treasury Department for addressing this in its guid… Continue Reading
