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Michigan Congressional Delegation Members Join in Strong Support of Fort Custer for Missile Defense Site
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation today sent a letter to Vice Admiral James D. Syring, Director of the Missile Defense Agency, to voice their strong support of Fort Custer Training Center, one of three locations under consideration for a possible Continental United States Interceptor Site. The letter was signed by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Representative Fred Upton, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence, U.S. Representative Candi… Continue Reading
09.15.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Senate Passage of Water Resources Development Act that Includes Urgently Needed Assistance for Flint
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a vote of 95 to 3, which included their bipartisan agreement to help families in Flint and other communities across the country. The U.S. House of Representatives must now pass the legislation and send it to the President for his signature. The Stabenow-Peters agreement provides access to $100 million in funding to help repair Flint's drinking water infras… Continue Reading
09.08.16
Stabenow, Peters Applaud Transportation Funding for Flint
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded support for the City of Flint from the Department of Transportation's Bus and Bus Facilitates Competitive Program. The Flint Mass Transportation Authority will receive $12,800,000 in funding for the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit buses and a workforce development training program for mechanics and drivers. The grant will help with the purchase of approximately 23 new buses. "These 23 new buses are important news for Flint… Continue Reading
09.08.16
Stabenow-Peters: Senate Begins Consideration of Water Resources Development Act that Includes Assistance for Flint
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement after the Senate began consideration of the Water Resources Development Act, which includes their bipartisan Flint agreement: "We are pleased that after months of working with Republicans and Democrats, our bipartisan agreement to help Flint and other communities is now before the Senate as part of the Water Resources Development Act. We want to thank Chairman Inhofe and Ranking Member Boxer for wor… Continue Reading
09.07.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce $3.7 Million Grant for Flint Firefighters
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced that the City of Flint will receive $3,767,280 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program. From February 2014 to February 2016, the City of Flint lost 33 firefighters. This funding will help restore all 33 firefighters and bring the total number of firefighters in the city to 91. "Given the challenges facing Flint, these new resources come at a critical time … Continue Reading
09.06.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud over $863,000 for Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded over $863,000 for fire departments in Eastpointe, Fraser, Canton, Harrison Township, Ann Arbor, and Davisburg to purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. Eastpointe Fire and Rescue has been awarded a $127,137 grant. The City of Fraser has been awarded an $84,014 grant. The Charter Township of Canton has been awarded a $256,182 grant. The Harrison… Continue Reading
09.06.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce $650,000 for Ford Airport
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that Dickinson County will receive $650,000 to rehabilitate runways at the Ford 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 travelling 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 re… Continue Reading
09.06.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $127,000 in Support for Eastpointe Fire and Rescue
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $127,137 for Eastpointe Fire and Rescue to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters and first responders in Eastpointe 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 to help them do their jobs more safe… Continue Reading
09.02.16
Stabenow, Peters Applaud Fire Prevention Support for Three Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded support for three Southeast Michigan fire departments from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention & Safety program. The Farmington Hills Fire Department Safety Officers Association will receive $1,500,000, the City of Dearborn will receive $168,077, and the Trenton Fire Department will receive $16,310 for fire prevention projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. "… Continue Reading
09.02.16
Stabenow, Peters Applaud Support for Two Oakland County Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded that two Oakland County fire departments have been awarded assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help with hiring, recruitment and retention of firefighters. The Waterford Regional Fire Department will receive $8,591,980, and the North Oakland County Fire Authority will receive $491,634 from FEMA's Staffing Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line … Continue Reading
09.02.16
Stabenow, Peters Applaud Fire Prevention Support for the City of Mt. Morris Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded support for the City of Mt. Morris Fire Department from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention & Safety program. The City of Mt. Morris Fire Department will receive $51,363 for fire prevention projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. "Our firefighters in Mt. Morris put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Prevention … Continue Reading
08.30.16
Senator Stabenow Applauds $429,000 for Tribal Colleges in Mid-Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow applauded $429,000 for tribal colleges in Isabella, Chippewa, and Baraga Counties from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program. This grant comes from the Tribal College Initiative Grant program which provides funding to tribal colleges to make capital improvements to their educational facilities and to purchase equipment. Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College will receive $143,000 to make campus improvements. Bay Mills Community College… Continue Reading
08.25.16
Stabenow, Peters Announce $990,000 for Alpena County Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced that Alpena County will receive an initial $990,000 in federal funding to help with the construction of a new terminal building at the Alpena County Regional Airport. The money will go toward the design of the terminal, which is the first of three phases in the construction process. The planned 18,000 square foot terminal will accommodate modern security needs and support increased passenger traffic. "This new terminal will make trav… Continue Reading
08.25.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Monroe, Jackson
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with small businesses in Monroe and Jackson as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow toured Gerdau Steel, Deb's Flowers & Gifts, and Phoenix Theater in Monroe before touring Grand River Brewery, Chilango's and Gilbert Chocolates in Jackson. Stabenow also attended a briefing with community officials in Jackson highlighting a federal $50,000 National Endowment for the Arts award for the Glidden Parker Mural project to spur the revitalizatio… Continue Reading
08.24.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Bay City Small Businesses, Saginaw Farmers Market
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with small businesses and food entrepreneurs in Bay City and Saginaw as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow toured St. Laurent Bros. candy shop, Ferne Boutique and Tavern 101 in Bay City. In Saginaw, Stabenow also toured the Downtown Saginaw Farmers' Market. Stabenow's tour has also included business stops in West Michigan, the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. "It's great to see all of the thriving small businesses and food entrepren… Continue Reading
08.24.16
Stabenow Announces Over $150,000 to Increase Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Schools in Flint and Genesee County
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that the Michigan Department of Education will receive $158,750 to help nine additional schools in Flint and Genesee County provide a fresh fruit or vegetable snack to students during the school day. Earlier this year, 24 area schools received over $400,000 for the 2016-2017 school year through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. With th… Continue Reading
08.23.16
Stabenow, Peters Announce Assistance for Wayne Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded $994,848 in assistance for the Wayne Fire Department to support the recruitment and retention of firefighters. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These resources will help the Wayne Fire Department make sur… Continue Reading
08.23.16
Stabenow, Peters Announce Assistance for Grand Rapids Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced support for the Grand Rapids Fire Department to help increase public safety through fire prevention and preparedness. This $189,143 grant comes from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety program and will support general education, awareness, and research, including risk assessments, fire code enforcement, smoke alarms, and database systems. "Our firefighters in Grand Rapids p… Continue Reading
08.23.16
Senator Stabenow Tours Businesses in West Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow toured businesses in Holland and Grand Haven as part of her business tour across the state. During her visit to West Michigan, Stabenow toured the Kraft Heinz Company's Holland facility, antenna systems manufacturer RAMI (R.A. Miller Industries Inc.), and boating manufacturer Tiara Yachts. Stabenow's tour has also included business stops in Muskegon, the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. "We do not have an economy in Michigan or a middle class unless we make th… Continue Reading
08.22.16
Stabenow, Peters Announce $69,480 Investment for Veterans Housing in Grand Rapids
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced a $69,480 investment to provide assistance to help end veteran homelessness in West Michigan. The assistance is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The funding will go to the Kent County Housing Commission, which will work with the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and the Wyoming VA Health Care Center to support homeless veterans.… Continue Reading
