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Senator Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Expand Medicaid for Flint Children, Pregnant Women
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement to expand Medicaid eligibility for thousands of pregnant women and children in Flint. This announcement follows a letter sent by Senator Stabenow, along with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), calling on HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell to allow cove… Continue Reading
02.26.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Introduce New Legislation to Help Improve Health Care Services for Children in Schools
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, and Gary Peters (D-MI) yesterday introduced the Hallways to Health Act (S.2590) to help school-based health centers improve health care services for children. In Michigan, there are more than 120 school-based health centers that play a major role in providing basic health services for thousands of students who have limited access to medical care outside of school. Typically, a school-… Continue Reading
02.25.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Introduce Bill to Improve Student Health
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI), Gary Peters (MI), Jon Tester (MT) and Jack Reed (RI) introduced legislation to hire more school nurses and improve student health. The NURSE Act will allow schools or state agencies to apply for federal grants to reduce the cost of hiring a nurse. School districts will be eligible to apply for the additional resources based on the number of their students who qualify for free or reduced price school meals - an across-the-board indicator of poverty w… Continue Reading
02.23.16
Stabenow, Peters, Benishek Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Great Lakes Funding, Modernize Research Capabilities
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI), Gary Peters (MI) and Reps. Dan Benishek, M.D. (MI-1) and Mike Quigley (IL-5) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to spur Great Lakes funding and research efforts and help support effective fishery management decisions. The Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act gives the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) the clear legislative authority it needs to support the $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishery industry. This bill wil… Continue Reading
02.19.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee Announce Hard-Fought Victory to Continue Blight Removal Efforts Across Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), today announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury will begin distributing new Hardest Hit Funds to Michigan in the coming months. Michigan will receive $74.49 million immediately from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Hardest Hit Fund and is eligible to receive up to an additional $249 million this April to continue the revitalization of neighborhoods across the state. The Hardest Hit Fund… Continue Reading
02.18.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on Canadian Government Nuclear Waste Site Announcement
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement regarding the Canadian government's announcement to delay a decision on whether an underground nuclear waste facility will be built off of the shores of Lake Huron. Senator Stabenow spoke with Canadian Environmental Minister Catherine McKenna earlier this month about how this storage facility could put Michigan's billion-dollar fishing and boating industries at risk as well as our quality of life by permanently damaging the enviro… Continue Reading
02.18.16
Senator Stabenow Applauds Secretary Burwell Announcement of $500,000 for Two Community Health Centers to Help Families in Flint
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today applauded the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell that Genesee Health System and Hamilton Community Health Network, which are both Federally Qualified Health Centers, will each receive $250,000 to help meet the increased need for health services in Flint. Senator Stabenow serves as the Ranking Member of the Health Sub-Committee of the Senate Finance Committee. "I have been extremely pleased to work with Secretary Burwell … Continue Reading
02.18.16
Senator Stabenow Highlights Legislation to Keep Michigan Students from Going #InTheRed
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with college students online and at Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and the University of Michigan to discuss her #InTheRed campaign to raise awareness and take action to reduce the staggering burden of student loan debt for college graduates. Senator Stabenow is an author of the Reducing Educational Debt (RED) Act to allow student loan borrowers to refinance high-interest student loans, to create new federal and st… Continue Reading
02.12.16
Senator Stabenow: Northern Michigan to Receive Nearly $16 Million for Land, Water Conservation
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that northern Michigan will receive nearly $8 million in public investment that will be matched by nearly $8 million in private sector investment to support land and water conservation. Support for this project - as well as five ongoing conservation projects in Michigan - comes through the 2014 Farm Bill's Regional Conservation Partnership Program which was aut… Continue Reading
02.10.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on USDA Efforts to Help Children, Families in Flint
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement applauding the United States Department of Agriculture for taking additional steps to help low-income families in Flint. "I thank President Obama and Secretary Vilsack for responding to my request to help the people of Flint," Stabenow said. "USDA is stepping up to help ensure children and families in Flint have access to critical health resour… Continue Reading
02.10.16
Stabenow, Peters & Kildee Applaud Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration, Office Hours for Flint Businesses
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) applauded the Small Business Administration's (SBA) quick approval of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Genesee County and the City of Flint to provide loans for eligible businesses that have been adversely affected by the Flint water crisis. Last month the members sent a letter urging Governor Snyder to request SBA assistance for struggling Flint businesses. SBA also announced today they… Continue Reading
02.10.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on the Passing of Former Wayne County Commissioner Kay Beard
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Kay Beard, Wayne County's longest-serving commissioner: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Kay Beard who will always hold a special place in my heart as a beloved friend, an advocate and wonderful public servant. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kay's family and friends and to the people whose lives she touched throughout her years of public service." … Continue Reading
02.09.16
Senators Stabenow, Blunt Introduce Bill To Expand Funding for Community Mental Health Services
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) introduced a bill to significantly increase funding for the program they championed to expand community mental health and substance abuse services the country. The Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act will ensure that all 24 states awarded mental health planning grants through an initiative based on Sens. Stabenow and Blunt's Excellence in Mental Health Act can be funded. While the original law limited funding to eight states, President… Continue Reading
02.03.16
Stabenow, Peters and Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Treasury to Protect Pensions for Thousands of Workers
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, along with a bipartisan group of 23 Senators, sent a letter urging the U.S. Treasury Department to prevent the Board of Trustees of the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan (Central States Plan) from enacting drastic cuts to hard-earned employee pensions for thousands of retirees. The Treasury Department is required to review the proposed cuts by the Central States Plan and has authority to approve, deny or modify the plan. "W… Continue Reading
02.03.16
Senator Stabenow Applauds Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s Announcement that the Air Force will Delay Retirement of A-10 Warthog
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement following Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's remarks yesterday that the Air Force will delay retiring the A-10 Thunderbolt II until 2022. Recently, hundreds of airmen from Selfridge Air National Guard Base and 12 A-10s returned from a six-month deployment to the Middle East after flying 1,600 sorties against ISIS as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. "Secretary Carter's announcement delaying the A-10 Warthog is welcome news fo… Continue Reading
02.02.16
Stabenow, Peters Announce $2.3 Million for Stony Island Habitat Restoration
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is awarding $2,330,898 to restore habitats on the islands in the lower part of the Detroit River. Senator Stabenow is Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force and Senator Peters is a member. "We know that what's good for our lakes and waterways is great for our Michigan economy," said Senator Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force. "This investment will strength… Continue Reading
01.28.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee Announce Legislation to Help Flint Families
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) today announced new legislation to help Flint families. First, the legislation provides up to $400 million in new federal emergency funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help replace or fix the City of Flint's water supply infrastructure. Second, it establishes and funds a $200 million Center of Excellence on Lead Exposure to focus on the immediate and long-term needs of child… Continue Reading
01.25.16
Stabenow, Peters and Kildee Call For Expanded Head Start for Flint Kids
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters and Congressman Dan Kildee announced they are sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging that Head Start be made available for every eligible child in the City of Flint. Last year, Congress approved an additional $135 million to expand the Early Head Start program, and the Members asked that the City of Flint be included in the expansion and that HHS provide technical assistance to community applicants. "Thousands of… Continue Reading
01.23.16
Senator Stabenow Delivers Remarks at Annual VFW Mid-Winter Conference Banquet
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow delivered remarks during the VFW's Mid-Winter Conference Banquet in Lansing. Student winners of VFW's middle and high school essay and speech contests will also be announced at the banquet, which is part of an annual three day conference where students from across the state learn about government. For years, Senator Stabenow has led the fight to make sure they have access to the care and resources they need. She has led efforts to bring VA clinics to Michigan so vet… Continue Reading
01.20.16
Senator Stabenow Meets with Mayor Weaver, Discusses Action State of Michigan Must Take to Help Families, Children in Flint
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today met with Karen Weaver, Mayor of Flint, to discuss what steps the State of Michigan needs to take in both the short and long-term to help children in Flint, and how the federal government can support those efforts. Over the weekend, President Obama declared a State of Emergency in Michigan, which will free up federal resources to bring in bottled water, water filters, and water test kits to the City of Flint. Mayor Weaver met personally with President Oba… Continue Reading
