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Senator Stabenow Nominates Two Michigan Students from Mid-Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated two Michigan students from Mid-Michigan for admission at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I am confident they will r… Continue Reading
01.22.24
Senator Stabenow Nominates Six Michigan Students from West Michigan to Military Academies
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated six Michigan students from West Michigan for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence… Continue Reading
01.22.24
Senator Stabenow Nominates Student from Upper Peninsula to Military Academy
LANSING — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Kyle Primeau from Houghton County for admission at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. “Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service,” said Senator Stabenow. “Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I am confident Kyle will represent Michigan and our country well.” Students seeking appoint… Continue Reading
01.19.24
Senator Stabenow Receives Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award From Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) received the inaugural Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Legacy Award for her leadership and transformative work supporting small businesses, farmers, and the local economy in Northern Michigan. The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance presented the award at the 6th annual Northern Michigan Policy Conference in Traverse City. “It’s my honor to receive this award from an organization that’s laser-focused on strengthening Northern Michigan’s … Continue Reading
01.12.24
Senators Stabenow & Peters Announce $8 Million DOT Investment to Improve Access to EV Chargers Across Mid Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced $8 million in federal funding awarded to the City of Lansing to increase publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. As part of this investment, up to 50 additional EV charging stations will be installed in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Funding is made available through the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which was established by the … Continue Reading
01.11.24
Michigan Officials Announce Air Force Decision to Base KC-46A Tankers at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Continue Push for Fighter Mission
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), and U.S. Representatives John James (R-MI-10), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-07), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lisa McClain (R-MI-09), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Dan Kildee (D-MI-08), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), and Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) released the following joint statement announcing the U.S. Air Force will be selecting Se… Continue Reading
01.10.24
Senators Stabenow and Peters Applaud Nomination of Robert White to Federal Judgeship in Michigan’s Eastern District
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Biden’s nomination of Robert White to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Robert White has served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan since 2018. “Robert White is a highly qualified Assistant U.S. Attorney, and President Biden made the right decision with his nomination. I am confident that Mr. White will be an ex… Continue Reading
12.13.23
Senator Stabenow Secures Important Priorities for Michigan in 2024 National Defense Authorization Act
Bill invests in our troops and Michigan military facilities U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) secured important priorities for Michigan in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate by a margin of 87-13. “This bill is an important step forward—it secures a well-earned pay raise for our service members and provides funding to improve Michigan military facilities. I am disappointed, however, that increased funding for F-15EX procurement is not included. I wi… Continue Reading
12.12.23
Senators Stabenow & Peters Applaud Federal Funding to Improve Safety on Michigan Roadways
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) applauded several federal investments coming to Michigan communities through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, which funds local and regional road safety projects that will help prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Funding for this program is made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law that the senators helped enact. “This investment wil… Continue Reading
12.12.23
Senator Stabenow Announces Nearly $500,000 to Improve Housing in Northern Michigan Rural Communities
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that several Northern Michigan rural communities will receive a total of $496,040 to improve housing in the area. These funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Housing Preservation Grant program. “This funding will help Alpena, Alcona, Ogemaw, and Crawford counties continue to provide residents with quality, affordable housing. Inv… Continue Reading
12.08.23
Senators Stabenow & Peters Announce Federal Investment to Expand Passenger Rail Service in Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is receiving federal funding to plan for the development of three intercity rail corridors across Michigan - including new cross-border service to Ontario, Canada. This investment will expand accessible and affordable transportation service between key urban and rural communities throughout the state. The grant funding is made available through the Federal Ra… Continue Reading
12.07.23
Senator Stabenow Announces Whitney Gravelle’s Appointment to New Tribal Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON— Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, today announced the appointment of Whitney Gravelle of Bay Mills Indian Community to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Tribal Advisory Committee. Gravelle is President of the Bay Mills Indian Community, and previously served as a Chief Judge for the Bay Mills Tribal Court. “In the 2018 Farm Bill, we strengthened support for tribal communities in every title of the … Continue Reading
12.01.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on Treasury Department Guidance on Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
WASHINGTON—Senator Debbie Stabenow, senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and leader on electric vehicle policy, released the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s foreign entities of concern guidance on the electric vehicle tax credit provision in the Inflation Reduction Act: “The intent of the Inflation Reduction Act has always been to tackle the climate crisis and invest in America’s workers who are making the vehicles and technologies that will help us win t… Continue Reading
11.29.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce $10 Million in Additional Federal Funding for New Beaver Island Ferry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded $10,000,000 in federal funding to help construct a new passenger ferry to improve transportation between Charlevoix and Beaver Island. The grant funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructure law that the Senators hel… Continue Reading
11.24.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on First Hostages Released and Aid Entering Gaza
WASHINGTON—Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement after the first hostages were released. “The release of the first hostages who have been held by Hamas since their brutal attack on October 7 is good news. Thank you to the Biden administration for their work with our international partners to broker this agreement and secure a pause in fighting. “It is also essential that this allows critically-needed humanitarian aid to innocent families in Gaza. The next step is to secure … Continue Reading
11.16.23
Senator Stabenow Statement on Congressman Dan Kildee Retirement
“Congressman Dan Kildee embodies everything we want our public servants to be. His love for his hometown of Flint, his district, and the state of Michigan is so clear and shows up in all of his work in Congress. During the water crisis in Flint, he worked around the clock to make sure families had resources, clean drinking water, and access to care. He has always fought to strengthen his communities, create good-paying jobs through new clean energy opportunities, and protect our Great Lakes. Eve… Continue Reading
11.13.23
Stabenow, Peters Announce USDA Purchase of Michigan Apples
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will buy $60 million in fresh apples and $40 million in processed apples from Michigan farmers. These apples will then be distributed to food banks, school meal programs, and other programs across the country. Michigan is the nation’s third-largest producer of apples, with more than 14.9 million apple trees covering 34,500 acres across 775 family farms. Senators Stabenow … Continue Reading
11.09.23
Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Confirmation of Brandy R. McMillion to be United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the U.S. Senate has confirmed Brandy R. McMillion to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. McMillion’s confirmation marks 150 judges, including 50 Black judges, confirmed since President Biden took office. McMillion was nominated by President Biden on June 28. On July 26, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing considering her nomination. A video of the hearing can be found here. A video o… Continue Reading
11.08.23
Senate Finance Committee Passes Stabenow Legislation to Expand Mental Health Services and Workforce
WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate Finance Committee passed Senator Stabenow’s legislation that would expand behavioral health care and support the social workers, psychiatrists, and other professionals who provide these services. The Committee’s bipartisan mental health task force has written legislation to improve mental health and substance use services for Americans, and today’s legislation builds on this important work. Over the past years, behavioral health clinics and services have expanded … Continue Reading
11.03.23
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $38 Million to Support Michigan Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Gary Peters (D-MI), today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award $38,460,630 to support rural communities across Michigan. Senators Stabenow and Peters secured these funds in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Over the following weeks, the Biden Administration will announce over… Continue Reading
