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Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for New Alpena Customs Agent in Letter to Customs and Border Protection
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) sent a letter to Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske expressing their concern regarding the loss of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent stationed in Northeast Lower Michigan. The agent recently retired and CBP does not currently plan to replace him. "Without a border agent serving this very large geographic area, communities in this region will suffer serious economic consequen… Continue Reading
11.10.16
Stabenow, Peters, and Upton Announce Legislation to Honor Vietnam War Veteran James C. McCloughan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), and Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06) announced legislation to make James C. McCloughan eligible for our nation's highest military honor - the Medal of Honor - for his acts of heroism and valor during the Vietnam War. 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,… Continue Reading
11.04.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Ithaca, Mt. Pleasant
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with businesses in Ithaca and Mt. Pleasant as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow met with business owners at Hometown Cellars Winery and Brewery, Hearthstone Oven, and Aircraft Precision Products in Ithaca before visiting Gray's Furniture, Max and Emily's, and Narrativality Coffee Roasters in Mt. Pleasant. Senator Stabenow's small business tour has included stops in South Haven, Bangor, St. Johns, Imlay City, Lapeer, Battle Creek, Albion,… Continue Reading
11.03.16
Senator Stabenow: For First Time, Medicare to Pay for New Care Plans to Provide Support to Families of Alzheimer’s patients
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that for the first time Medicare will pay for new individual care plans to support Alzheimer's patients and their families. This new coverage will begin in January, 2017. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid finalized its decision, first proposed earlier in July, to pay for the new plans, effectively implementing Senator Stabenow's Health Outcomes, Planning and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act. The HOPE Act is coauthored by Senator Susan C… Continue Reading
11.03.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Bangor, South Haven
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with businesses in Bangor and South Haven as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow met with business owners at Railroad Café and Landers Hardware in Bangor before visiting FoodTools Consolidated, Decadent Dogs Retail, and The Blueberry Store in South Haven. Senator Stabenow's small business tour has included stops in St. Johns, Imlay City, Lapeer, Battle Creek, Albion, Portland, Ionia, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Utica, Plainwel… Continue Reading
11.01.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Mid-Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with businesses in St. Johns as part of her small business tour across the state. Following a visit to Uncle Johns Cider Mill, Stabenow met with business owners at Back Alley Pet Grooming, Studio Retreat and Art Gallery, and Rehmann's Clothing. Senator Stabenow's small business tour has included stops in Imlay City, Lapeer, Battle Creek, Albion, Portland, Ionia, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Utica, Plainwell, Paw Paw, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Jackson, Flint, Ba… Continue Reading
10.31.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Lapeer County
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with small businesses in Lapeer County as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow visited Stichin' at the Barn and Gallop Brush in Imlay City before stopping at Vidon Plastics in Lapeer. Senator Stabenow's small business tour has included stops in Battle Creek, Albion, Portland, Ionia, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Utica, Plainwell, Paw Paw, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Jackson, Flint, Bay City, Ludington, Onaway, Grand Haven, Hastings, Holland,… Continue Reading
10.27.16
Senator Stabenow Announces Support to Expand Agricultural Markets across Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, announced support to expand agricultural markets across Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Value-Added Producer Grant program, which helps farmers and growers develop marketing strategies for agricultural commodities. "Michigan agriculture supports one out of every four jobs in the state," said Senator Stabenow. "With these types of new investments, we are helping Mi… Continue Reading
10.24.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Calhoun and Ionia Counties
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with small businesses in Calhoun and Ionia Counties as part of her small business tour across the state. On Thursday, Stabenow visited Station 66, Stewart Industries, and Hall of Toys in Battle Creek before stopping at Books & More and Dickerson Music Company in Albion. On Friday, she visited The Gallery Brewery, Around the Block Quilt Shop, and The Chocolate Moose in Portland before visiting the Lamplight Grill and Promo Print & Stitches 2 in Ionia. Stab… Continue Reading
10.18.16
Senator Stabenow Announces Nearly $1.9 Million in Support for Michigan Fruit, Vegetable, and Nursery Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced nearly $1.9 million in critical funding to support fruit, vegetable, nursery, and floriculture producers across Michigan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program will award $1,887,408 million to support 20 specialty crop projects throughout the state. For a complete list of Michigan projects receiving suppo… Continue Reading
10.17.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud Support for Flint Mental Health Services
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) applauded a $4,862,995 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to provide mental health and substance use disorder services for Flint residents. The Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma grant provides funding for communities with children and families who are exposed to trauma through natural or man-made disasters. "Given the challenges facing F… Continue Reading
10.17.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Macomb County
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with small businesses in Macomb County as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow started her tour in Harrison Township where she visited manufacturer, Wolverine Broach. Later, she toured Orleans Sports Café and Ardis Music in Mount Clemens before stopping by U.S.A. Tire Service, The Shamrock Pub, and Decoroom in Utica. Senator Stabenow's small business tour has also included stops in Plainwell, Paw Paw, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Jackson, … Continue Reading
10.07.16
Stabenow, Peters Applaud $480,000 to Support Flint Schools Following Water Crisis
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded the announcement of a $480,000 grant to Flint Community Schools from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students. The funding comes from the Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant program. This assistance will help Flint Community Schools hire staff and improve stable learning environments for students, who have been affected by lead-contaminated water. "Today's announcement is an important st… Continue Reading
10.05.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Southwest Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with small businesses in Southwest Michigan as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow started her tour in Plainwell where she visited Plainwell Flowers, RWE Healthy Living, and Dancing Dogs Quilt Shop. Later, she toured RNS Packaging, Greg's Paw Paw Blend, and Edgin Creations in Paw Paw before touring Vineyard 2121, Murfee's Boutique, and Lark's Bar-B-Que in Benton Harbor. Senator Stabenow's small business tour has also included stops in Monr… Continue Reading
09.29.16
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Detroit’s Eastern Market, Local Food Processing in Southeast Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, announced $250,000 for Detroit's Eastern Market and $100,000 for Mighty Fine Poultry Processing in Ann Arbor to expand access to healthy foods and locally grown poultry in the region. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs, which help expand access to locally grown food from farmers markets and food processing facil… Continue Reading
09.28.16
Senator Stabenow: Another Major Step Forward in Finally Getting Help for Flint
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement following negotiations to address aid for Flint in the House Water Resources Development Act: "Earlier this week, the House refused to take any action to help the people of Flint. After last night's negotiations, we now have a path forward to finally pass the Water Resources Development Act with long-awaited assistance for Flint. It is critical that the House echo the strong bipartisan support that we saw for WRDA in t… Continue Reading
09.26.16
Senator Stabenow Announces the Urban Agriculture Act of 2016
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the most comprehensive urban agriculture bill to be introduced in Congress. The Urban Agriculture Act of 2016 will help create new economic opportunities, giving Michigan families greater access to healthy food and creating a healthier environment in cities and towns across our state. The legislation addresses the unique needs of urban farmers by investing new resources an… Continue Reading
09.22.16
Senator Stabenow: Senate Republicans’ Government Funding Proposal Is Unacceptable
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement in reaction to Senate Republicans' funding proposal that does not include urgently needed funding for Flint, which just passed the Senate 95-3: "Today's government funding proposal from Senate Republicans is unacceptable. Help for Flint is fully paid-for and just passed with 95 votes in the Senate. There's no reason we cannot include urgently-needed funding for Flint - as well as for Louisiana - in the funding bill. F… Continue Reading
09.22.16
Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Southeast Michigan Airports
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the Wayne County Airport Authority will receive $20,654,150 to rehabilitate runways at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help maintain the structural integrity of the airport's pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. FAA is also awarding $5 million to the Oakland County International Airport as part of the Michi… Continue Reading
09.22.16
Stabenow, Peters Introduced Bill Authorizing Delayed VA Medical Leases
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters joined 17 of their colleagues in introducing legislation that would authorize leases for 24 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), including Michigan facilities in Ann Arbor and Pontiac. Under current law, the VA must receive specific legislative authorization to lease medical facilities with average annual rental payments in excess of $1 million, However, since 2012, Congress has not, through… Continue Reading
