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Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Ogemaw County Sheriff's Department to Buy New Police Car
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Ogemaw County Sheriff's Department. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $9,750 grant will be used to help the community purchase a new police vehicle. "Police officers have to cover many miles to protect our families, homes,… Continue Reading
04.09.15
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Clare County Sheriff's Department to Buy New Police Car
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Clare County Sheriff's Department. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $12,000 grant will be used to help the community purchase a new police vehicle. "Police officers have to cover many miles to protect our families, homes,… Continue Reading
04.08.15
Michigan Delegation to National Defense Officials: Choose Michigan Air National Guard to Lead Military Cybersecurity Initiative
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04.07.15
Senator Stabenow Applauds Selection of Michigan State University for Grant to Address Water Quality
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that Michigan State University has been awarded a $900,000 grant to work with farmers to address critical water problems in rural communities and agriculture watersheds. The funding, which comes through the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, was authorized by Sen. Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill. "… Continue Reading
04.06.15
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Beaverton Activity Center
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Beaverton Activity Center in Gladwin County. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $28,500 grant will be used to help the activity center purchase a new security/safety system. "The activity center is an important resource for… Continue Reading
04.06.15
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Greenville Police to Buy New Police Car
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Greenville Police Department in Montcalm County. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $13,500 grant will be used to help the community purchase a new police vehicle. "Police officers have to cover many miles to protect our fa… Continue Reading
04.02.15
Senator Stabenow Delivers Keynote Address at Central Michigan University’s Institute for Great Lakes Research Symposium
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, kicked off Central Michigan University's Institute for Great Lake Research Symposium. The symposium highlighted Senator Stabenow's support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which funds critical Great Lakes research being conducted by universities like Central Michigan University. "The Great Lakes are part of our Michigan way of life. And they sustain our entire continent, providing 84 percent of North America's surfac… Continue Reading
04.02.15
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Van Buren Community Center
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Van Buren United Civic Organization. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $7,125 grant will be used to help the community center purchase a new HVAC system and make other building improvements. "The community center is an imp… Continue Reading
04.02.15
In Saginaw, Senator Stabenow Announces Bipartisan HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced legislation to help people who are living with Alzheimer's disease and support those caring for a family member with this devastating illness. The Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act would provide Alzheimer's patients and their families with much-needed information about the disease and possible treatment options. The bill creates a new care-management planning session for newly diagnosed Alzheimer's patients under Medi… Continue Reading
04.01.15
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Kalkaska to Buy New Snow Removal Equipment
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Village of Kalkaska. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Direct Loan and Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $173,000 loan and $11,250 grant will be used to help the community purchase a front-end loader to clear snow from roads and parking areas during the wi… Continue Reading
04.01.15
In Kalamazoo, Senator Stabenow Announces Bipartisan HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced legislation to help people who are living with Alzheimer's disease and support those caring for a family member with this devastating illness. The Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act would provide Alzheimer's patients and their families with much-needed information about the disease and possible treatment options. The bill creates a new care-management planning session for newly diagnosed Alzheimer's patients under Medi… Continue Reading
04.01.15
Senator Stabenow Announces More Than $5 Million to Expand Double Up Food Bucks throughout Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced more than $5.0 million in new federal funding to expand Double Up Food Bucks in Michigan. The grant was funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant program which Stabenow authored in her 2014 Farm Bill. The grant will be matched by private funding totaling more than $10.4 million in new investments. "The Double Up prog… Continue Reading
04.01.15
In Lansing, Senator Stabenow Announces Bipartisan HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced legislation to help people who are living with Alzheimer's disease and support those caring for a family member with this devastating illness. The Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act would provide Alzheimer's patients and their families with much-needed information about the disease and possible treatment options. The bill creates a new care-management planning session for newly diagnosed Alzheimer's patients under Medi… Continue Reading
03.31.15
Senator Stabenow Announces HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced legislation to help people who are living with Alzheimer's disease and support those caring for a family member with this devastating illness. The Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act would provide Alzheimer's patients and their families with much-needed information about the disease and possible treatment options. The bill creates a new care-management planning session for newly diagnosed Alzheimer's patients under Medi… Continue Reading
03.31.15
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Two Northern Michigan Community Projects
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Gladwin County District Library and Hayes Township's community kitchen. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. "The Gladwin Library and Hayes Township community kitchen are important resources for families in these communities," sa… Continue Reading
03.31.15
Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Northern Michigan Police to Buy New Police Vehicles
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Clare and Standish Police Departments and Gladwin County Sheriff's Office. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Economic Impact Initiative Grant and Community Facility Grant programs, which fund critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The funds will be used to help the communities purchase three new police vehicle… Continue Reading
03.30.15
Senators Stabenow and Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 60 Senators Urging Support for Community Health Centers
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), along with 58 other Senators, urged support for community health centers, which could have their funding cut by nearly 70 percent in September. In a letter to U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), the bipartisan group of 60 Senators requested continued funding from the appropriators, explaining that … Continue Reading
03.30.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Urge Full Funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base’s A-10 Program
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today urged Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chairman Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL) to fully fund the A-10 program, which is located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Senators Stabenow and Peters highlighted the importance of the A-10 fleet in military combat and requested a suitable alternative be found before a decision is made to retire the fighter jets. The letter reads in part: "At this time, no other… Continue Reading
03.27.15
Senator Stabenow Statement on Senator Harry Reid Retirement Announcement
.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today issued the following statement regarding Senator Harry Reid's (D-NV) announcement that he will not be seeking re-election in 2016. "There is no question that the Senate is losing a giant. There is nobody I would rather have at my side in a fight, or as my friend, than Harry Reid - whether it's health care, immigration reform, or saving our American auto industry, you know that Harry will not stop until the job is done. Harry has shown a level of strength… Continue Reading
03.26.15
Senator Stabenow Applauds Selection of Michigan State University for Grant to Prevent Childhood Obesity
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that Michigan State University (MSU) has been selected to roll out a new childhood obesity intervention program. Sen. Stabenow has led the effort to increase access to fresh and nutritious foods and help combat childhood obesity, which will keep our children healthy and our country strong. The $833,509 grant is awarded by the USDA's A… Continue Reading
