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PHOTOS: Stabenow, Peters, Slotkin Participate in Groundbreaking Ceremony at Capital Region International Airport, Highlight Federal Funding Secured to Upgrade Critical Infrastructure
LANSING, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), along with U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), attended a groundbreaking ceremony at Capital Region International Airport (LAN) today for a project that will make needed upgrades to the airport's cargo infrastructure. At the event, Stabenow and Peters highlighted the $8,183,000 million in federal resources they advocated for and ultimately helped secure through government funding legislation signed into law last year … Continue Reading
04.11.23
Stabenow, Peters, Kildee Announce $73 Million in Federal Funding for New Lafayette Avenue Bridge
BAY CITY, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), along with U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced $73 million in federal grant funding to replace the 85 year-old Lafayette Avenue bridge in Bay City. The project will also create a shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path along the new bridge. The funding for the project is awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bridge Investment Program, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructu… Continue Reading
04.05.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce $200,000 for New Staff at Ida Township Fire Department
IDA, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Ida Township Fire Department will receive $200,000 to staff their volunteer fire department during the daytime hours, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. This funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stab… Continue Reading
03.22.23
Stabenow, Peters, Kildee, James Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Opposing Canadian Permanent Nuclear Storage Site Near Great Lakes
WASHINGTON- Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Congressman John James (MI-10), today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, opposing Canada's plan to build a permanent nuclear waste storage site in the Great Lakes basin. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a non-profit created by the Canadian government, has unveiled plans to build a facility that would… Continue Reading
03.21.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $1 Million for Chippewa County International Airport
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the Chippewa County International Airport $1,448,322 to repair runways and taxiways that have reached the end of their useful life. These funds are from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. "Having reliable and safe air service is crucial for economic development, commerce, and tourism," said Senator Stabe… Continue Reading
03.17.23
Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Seniors’ Access to Behavioral Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow reintroduced her bipartisan bill to increase seniors' access to behavioral health services. The Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023 would ensure clinical social workers can provide their full range of services to Medicare beneficiaries and increase the Medicare program's reimbursement rate for clinical social workers, aligning it with that of other non-physician providers. U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is a co-sponsor of the bill. … Continue Reading
03.17.23
Stabenow, Barrasso, Lee, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Increase Seniors’ Access to Behavioral Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), John Barrasso (R-WY) and U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced their bill to increase seniors' access to behavioral health services. The Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023 would ensure clinical social workers can provide their full range of services to Medicare beneficiaries and increase the Medicare program's reimbursement rate for clinical social workers, aligning it with that … Continue Reading
03.17.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $300,000 for New Staff at Addison Township Fire Department
ADDISON, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Addison Township Fire Department will receive $306,000 to hire a fulltime staff member to focus on recruitment. This funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These new resources will help… Continue Reading
03.16.23
Senator Stabenow Announces 15 New States Receive Opportunity to Expand Transformational Community Behavioral Health Services
This week, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the creator of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, announced that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has selected 15 new states who will each receive $1 million to develop plans to participate in the CCBHC initiative. Out of the 15 states, 10 states will be chosen in 2024 to receive full funding for comprehensive mental health and addiction services. With the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, w… Continue Reading
03.09.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on President Biden’s Budget Request
WASHINGTON-Senator Debbie Stabenow, senior member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement on President Biden's FY 2024 Budget request. The President's budget includes $20 billion to make Senator Stabenow's transformational nationwide behavioral health initiative permanent. "A budget is a statement of our nation's values and priorities, and President Biden today showed his commitment to people in Michigan. Over the past two years, we've partnered to lower costs and c… Continue Reading
03.06.23
Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Lower the Cost of Propane for Families in Michigan
WASHINGTON - Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced bipartisan legislation to take the first step towards creating a National Strategic Propane Reserve to address the high cost of propane for families in Michigan. The Securing Our Propane Supply Act directs the Department of Energy, in consultation with the Energy Information Administration, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of establishing a National Strategic Propane Reserve. A reserve of this kind could provide a s… Continue Reading
03.02.23
Senator Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Care for Alzheimer’s Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) today introduced a bipartisan, comprehensive bill to help families across the country dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act would help the 95% of individuals with dementia that have one or more other chronic conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. The bipartisan bill reduces medical complications for these patients by creating a new way to fund dementia care through Medicare. This ne… Continue Reading
03.02.23
Senators Stabenow, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Care for Alzheimer’s Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced a comprehensive bill to help families across the country dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act would help the 95% of individuals with dementia that have one or more other chronic conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. The bipartisan bill reduces medical complications for these patients by creating a new way to fund dementia ca… Continue Reading
03.02.23
Senators Stabenow, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Care for Alzheimer’s Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced a comprehensive bill to help families across the country dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act would help the 95% of individuals with dementia that have one or more other chronic conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. The bipartisan bill reduces medical complications for these patients by creating a new way to fund dementia ca… Continue Reading
03.02.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Confirmation of Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the U.S. Senate has confirmed Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey to be the U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Judge Grey was nominated by President Biden on September 2. On November 30, 2022, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing considering his nomination. A video of the hearing can be found here. A video of Senator Stabenow's remarks can be found here, and a video of Senator Peters' remarks can be … Continue Reading
03.01.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $129,000 in Federal Support for Lee Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that Lee Township will receive a $129,545 federal grant 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. The Lee Township Fire Department will use the funding to purchase 10 new self-contained breathing apparatuses. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our fa… Continue Reading
02.27.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Funding for Terminal Improvements at Cherry Capital Airport
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be awarding Cherry Capital Airport $5,225,000 in federal funding to replace 5 passenger boarding bridges that have reached the end of their useful life. This funding is from the Airport Terminal Program. Senators Stabenow and Peters secured these funds in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "Having reliable and safe air service is … Continue Reading
02.27.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Funding for Terminal Improvements at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be awarding Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport $6,000,000 in federal funding to replace more than 100 passenger loading bridges that have reached the end of their useful life. This funding is from the Airport Terminal Program. Senators Stabenow and Peters secured these funds in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "Having reliable … Continue Reading
02.27.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Funding for Terminal Improvements at Hillsdale Municipal Airport
HILLSDALE, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be awarding Hillsdale Municipal Airport $2,500,000 in federal funding to build a new terminal. The new terminal will be more accessible, ADA compliant, and energy efficient. This funding is from the Airport Terminal Program. Senators Stabenow and Peters secured these funds in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "Having reliable and saf… Continue Reading
02.23.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $21 Million for Oak Park Community
OAK PARK, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding the Michigan Department of Transportation $21,704,970 to reconstruct a walking bridge over Interstate 696 that connects a Jewish neighborhood in Oak Park. Interstate 696 divides the community in Oak Park into two halves, and many residents rely on the walking bridge to get to where they need to go. The current walking bridge is over 40 … Continue Reading
