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Stabenow, Peters & Bergman Urge President Biden to Declare Major Disaster Declaration for Upper Peninsula Counties Following Severe and Frequent Flooding
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, as well as U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) urged President Biden to declare a Major Disaster for the Michigan Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon. The request follows extensive flooding in the Upper Peninsula during the months of April and May that have impacted drinking water, as well as caused power… Continue Reading
06.16.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $61 Million to Connect Underserved Communities in Michigan to High-Speed Internet
DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $61,256,705 in federal funding to the Peninsula Fiber Network to connect unserved and underserved communities in Michigan to high-speed internet. The project will place 535 miles of new broadband fiber to connect local networks to high-capacity national and regional networks, which will bring high-s… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1.4 Million in Federal Support for Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced over $1.4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for southeast Michigan fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience. This funding comes from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program administered by DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in partnership with the U.S. Fire Administrati… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $700,000 in Federal Support for Several West Michigan Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several West Michigan fire departments will receive $764,565 in support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. Grand Rapids will receive $77,116 to purchase advanced health screenings and fitness equipment. Battle Creek will receive $589,167 to provide over 30 fire… Continue Reading
06.09.23
Senators Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters Accepting Applications from Candidates Interested in Nomination for Federal Judgeship in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are accepting applications from qualified persons interested in nomination for federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. Interested candidates should request an application by emailing judicialnominations@stabenow.senate.gov. The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023. "I am confident that there are many qualified people in our state who are ready to serve on the federal bench. I strongl… Continue Reading
06.09.23
Senators Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters Accepting Applications from Candidates Interested in Nomination for Federal Judgeship in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are accepting applications from qualified persons interested in nomination for federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. Interested candidates should request an application by emailing judicialnominations@stabenow.senate.gov. The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023. "I am confident that there are many qualified people in our state who are ready to serve on the federal bench. I strongl… Continue Reading
06.08.23
Stabenow, Peters Introduce Judicial Nominee Susan DeClercq in Senate Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today introduced Susan DeClercq to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for a hearing considering her nomination to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. DeClercq was nominated by President Biden on May 3. In her introduction, Senator Debbie Stabenow said, "Susan DeClercq is an outstanding nominee, and I wholeheartedly support her nomination. I urge the Committee to do the same." In his i… Continue Reading
06.07.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $424,000 for Manistee County to Plan to Re-Route Railroad Tracks
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Manistee County a $424,000 federal grant for planning needed in order to relocate approximately 3.5 miles of railroad tracks around Lake Manistee to eliminate three water crossings over aging bridges. The funding is made available through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program, which was established … Continue Reading
06.05.23
Stabenow Peters, Announce Nearly $24 Million Federal Grant for the City of Monroe to Build New Railroad Crossing
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the City of Monroe $23,964,400 for final design and construction of a new overpass for the CSX railroad on the west side of the city. The overpass will help prevent traffic delays due to train crossings, improve response times for emergency vehicles, and increase safety for pedestrians and motorists. The funding is made available through the Federal Railroa… Continue Reading
06.02.23
International Trade Commission to Track Organic Tart Cherry Juice Imports at Urging of Senators Stabenow and Peters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission will begin tracking foreign imports of certified organic and conventionally produced tart cherry juice and tart cherry juice concentrate, and all other varieties of cherry juice, in order to more accurately measure the impact of trade on Michigan's tart cherry industry. In March, Senators Stabenow and Peters urged the Commission to track this info… Continue Reading
06.01.23
Stabenow Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Protect Economy and Avoid Catastrophic Default
Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on Senate passage of the bipartisan bill to avoid default: “It was absolutely critical for our economy and our families that we avoided default. I’m pleased that this agreement protects the important steps that we’ve taken over the last two years to rebuild America, bring jobs home, lower the costs of health care and tackle the climate crisis.” “I am however deeply disappointed by the ch… Continue Reading
05.31.23
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Passes Stabenow Provision Addressing Canadian Nuclear Waste Storage in Great Lakes Basin
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force, announced that the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passed her provision requiring the Biden Administration to work with Canada on an alternative location to permanently store nuclear waste. For years, Stabenow has opposed Canada's plan to permanently store high-level nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. Stabenow's provision, which passed as part of the ADVANCE Act o… Continue Reading
05.09.23
New GAO Report Reveals Underreported Taxpayer Contributions to Pharma Research
WASHINGTON-The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a new report today that found the amount of taxpayer contributions to pharmaceutical research and development has frequently been underreported in patent filings, while pharmaceutical companies continue to cite R&D expenditures as justification for raising drug prices. In response to the report, which was requested by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tina Smith (D-MN) and House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (M… Continue Reading
05.03.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nomination of Susan DeClercq to be the United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden's nomination of Susan DeClercq to serve as the United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. DeClercq has previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan and as chief of the Civil Rights Unit in the Detroit U.S. Attorney's Office. "President Biden made the right choice-Susan DeClercq is an outstanding candidate to serve as the U.S. District Cou… Continue Reading
04.27.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Funding for Infrastructure Improvements at Delta County Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding Delta County Airport $1,090,486 to expand the snow removal equipment building and repair runways and taxiways that have reached the end of their useful lives. These funds are from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. "Having reliable and safe air service is crucial for economic development, commerce, and tourism," said Senator… Continue Reading
04.27.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $23 Million for Improvements at Detroit Metro Airport and Willow Run Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the Wayne County Airport Authority two grants through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. The Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) will receive $10,378,199 to reconstruct a taxiway, and the Willow Run Airport will receive $12,780,187 for construction of a new taxiway. "Having reliable and safe air… Continue Reading
04.17.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $34 Million in Federal Funding to Increase Access to Capital and Spur Economic Growth in Michigan
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced $34,348,085 in federal funding to spur investment and bolster economic growth in Michigan communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury through the Community Development Financial Institutions Equitable Recovery Program (CDFI ERP). "Successful public-private partnerships like these have a proven track record of boosting economic development i… Continue Reading
04.14.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Support for Alpena County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding Alpena County Regional Airport $12,995,867 to repair runways and runway lighting systems. These funds are from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. "Having reliable and safe air service is crucial for economic development, commerce, and tourism," said Senator Stabenow. "This funding is another critical infrastructure investmen… Continue Reading
04.14.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $107,000 in Federal Support for New Baltimore Fire Department
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the City of New Baltimore will receive a $107,614 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a new educational fire safety trailer that includes interactive training activities. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Awards in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. "Our firefighters put their lives o… Continue Reading
04.11.23
Stabenow, Peters Join Amicus Brief Urging Appeals Court to Prevent Dangerous Ruling Threatening Access to Mifepristone From Taking Effect
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) joined an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA in support of the Biden administration's appeal of federal district court judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk's Friday ruling that suspends the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) more than 20-year-old approval of mifepristone - threatening access to mifepristone for patients nationwide, as well as FDA's Co… Continue Reading
