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Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $680,000 for Chippewa County International Airport
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that Chippewa County International Airport in Sault Ste. Marie will receive a $689,269 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund the construction of replacement runway lighting systems, runway rehabilitation, an approach survey to identify existing obstructions to runway approaches, and an update to the Airports Geographic Information System data. "Chippewa County International Airport is a critical source for l… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $1,600,000 in Support of Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
- U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that two fire departments in Southeast Michigan will receive $1,603,144 in funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program to help recruit and hire new firefighters. Redford Township Fire Department is receiving $1,446,584 to hire six new full time firefighters and Armada Township Fire Department is getting $156,560 to recruit new on-call firefighters. "Fi… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Investment in Fire Prevention for West Michigan
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc., a fire safety educational organization in Kalamazoo, will receive $23,334 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program to purchase and install 10-year long-life battery sealed smoke alarms and provide fire safety education to West Michigan children and families. "Providing communities with fire safety training and reliable smoke alarms will ensure that Michigand… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Senator Stabenow Highlights Great Lakes Restoration Success Stories Across Michigan, Importance of Federal Funding
This month, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is highlighting Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) success stories throughout Michigan and the importance of federal funding to protect our lakes and waterways. Stabenow today joined the City of Ishpeming, Marquette County and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to celebrate the Partridge Creek Diversion Project that was critical to Deer Lake receiving a clean bill of health in 2014. Stabenow authored the GLRI in 2010 and is leading the bi… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Fire and Rescue Department
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Fire and Rescue Department will receive $193,816 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program to help hire two new full-time firefighter EMTs. "The community depends on the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Fire and Rescue Department to protect their homes, businesses and loved ones duri… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Senator Stabenow Continues Statewide Series of Workforce Discussions in Marquette
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today continued her week-long series of workforce discussions across Michigan at Northern Michigan University's Jacobetti Complex in Marquette. The discussion focused on how to better fill the demand for skilled workers in Michigan and provide professional career and training opportunities for students who don't choose a four-year college path after high school or workers who want to be retrained for new jobs. Stabenow met with local business and labor leaders, North… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Munising
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with business owners in Munising as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow met with business owners at VanLandschoot & Sons Fish Market, Muldoons Pasties and the Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises. Stabenow's tour has included over 110 stops in communities across the state including Eaton Rapids, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, East Tawas, Alpena, Three Rivers, Fenton, Marshall, Big Rapids, Ithaca, Mt. Pleasant, Bang… Continue Reading
08.31.17
Senator Stabenow Continues Statewide Series of Workforce Discussions in Traverse City
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today continued her week-long series of workforce discussions across Michigan at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Center in Traverse City. The discussion focused on how to better fill the demand for skilled workers in Michigan and provide professional career and training opportunities for students who don't choose a four-year college path after high school or workers who want to be retrained for new jobs. Stabenow met with local business and labor leaders, Nor… Continue Reading
08.31.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $1.1 Million for Charlevoix Municipal Airport
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced that the City of Charlevoix will receive $1,176,592 to rehabilitate runways at Charlevoix Municipal Airport. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration as a part of the Runway Incursion Mitigation Program. "This investment will make travelling to and from Northern Michigan safer and more efficient," said Senator Stabenow. "Safe and reliable air travel will also help encourage bus… Continue Reading
08.30.17
Senator Stabenow Continues Statewide Series of Workforce Discussions in Grand Rapids
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow continued her week-long series of workforce discussions across Michigan at the Kent Career Tech Center in Grand Rapids. The discussion focused on how to better fill the demand for skilled workers in Michigan and provide professional career and training opportunities for students who don't choose a four-year college path after high school or workers who want to be retrained for new jobs. Stabenow met with local business and labor leaders, Grand Rapids Community Colleg… Continue Reading
08.30.17
Senator Stabenow Continues Statewide Series of Workforce Discussions in Perry
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow continued her week-long series of workforce discussions across Michigan at the Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute in Perry. The discussion focused on how to better fill the demand for skilled workers in Michigan and provide professional career and training opportunities for students who don't choose a four-year college path after high school or workers who want to be retrained for new jobs. Stabenow met with local business and labor leaders, Lans… Continue Reading
08.29.17
Senator Stabenow Continues Statewide Series of Workforce Discussions in Flint
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today continued her week-long series of workforce discussions across Michigan at Mott Community College's Regional Technology Center in Flint. The discussion focused on how to better fill the demand for skilled workers in Michigan and provide professional career and training opportunities for students who don't choose a four-year college path after high school or workers who want to be retrained for new jobs. Stabenow met with local business and labor leaders, Mott C… Continue Reading
08.29.17
Senator Stabenow Kicks Off Series of Workforce Discussions Across Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today kicked off a week-long series of workforce discussions across Michigan at the Detroit Electrical Industry Training Center in Warren. The discussion focused on how to better fill the demand for skilled workers in Michigan and provide professional career and training opportunities for students who don't choose a four-year college path after high school or workers who want to be retrained for new jobs. Stabenow met with local business and labor leaders, Macomb Com… Continue Reading
08.28.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $300,000 Investment to Protect Against Harmful Algae Blooms in Lake Erie
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association will receive $309,305 to help prevent the spread of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. The grant comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Ocean Technology Transition Program. The Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association is based in Ann Arbor and works to enhance the ability to collect, deliver and use data on the Great Lakes. "The algae blooms in … Continue Reading
08.24.17
Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Midland
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with business owners in Midland as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow met with business owners at Live Oak Coffeehouse, Coyer Candle Co., and Heather 'n Holly. Stabenow's tour has included over 110 stops in communities across the state including Eaton Rapids, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, East Tawas, Alpena, Three Rivers, Fenton, Marshall, Big Rapids, Ithaca, Mt. Pleasant, Bangor, South Haven, St. Johns, Lapeer… Continue Reading
08.24.17
Senator Stabenow Highlights Great Lakes Restoration Success Stories Across Michigan, Importance of Federal Funding
This month, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is highlighting Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) success stories throughout Michigan and the importance of federal funding to protect our lakes and waterways. Stabenow today joined Sheila Stamiris, Executive Director of the Frankenmuth Downtown Development Authority, Mike Kelly, Director of the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network, and Randy Claramunt, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fish Biologist, to recognize the completion of the… Continue Reading
08.23.17
Senator Stabenow Highlights Great Lakes Restoration Success Stories Across Michigan, Importance of Federal Funding
This month, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is highlighting Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) success stories throughout Michigan and the importance of federal funding to protect our lakes and waterways. Stabenow today joined Steve Largent, Boardman River Program Coordinator and Trout Unlimited member, and Amy Beyer, Executive Director of the Conservation Resource Alliance, to highlight The Boardman: A River Reborn, a community project to restore the Boardman River. Stabenow authored the G… Continue Reading
08.22.17
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $5.9 Million for Sawyer International Airport
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the Sawyer International Airport has been awarded two grants from the Department of Transportation (DOT) totaling $5,967,513 to support airport improvement projects, including runway rehabilitation. "This investment will make travelling to and from the Upper Peninsula safer and more efficient," said Senator Stabenow. "Safe and reliable air travel will also help encourage businesses to invest in the region and create jobs." "Airports … Continue Reading
08.21.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce $60,000 of Support for Perrinton Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the Perrinton Fire Department will receive $60,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program to purchase a compressor and cascade system for filling self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air tanks. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Perrinton put their lives on the line to protect our f… Continue Reading
08.18.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Dearborn Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the Dearborn Fire Department will receive $1,795,092 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program to help hire new full-time firefighters. "Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our families, homes, and communities," said Senator Stabenow. "These resources will help the Dearborn Fir… Continue Reading
