press releases

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced support for the Houghton County Memorial Airport to help rehabilitate the concrete of its apron,...

Amendments Would Help Support Financial Literacy Education, Dual and Concurrent Enrollment   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he has introduced...

Peters, Gardner to Lead Discussions Seeking Input from U.S. Science and Research Community to Improve Innovation and Competitiveness   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced today that he is cosponsoring a Senate Resolution congratulating the United States Women’s National Team on their victory...

Bipartisan Legislation Would Help Individuals Recognize Symptoms of Mental Illness   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he has cosponsored...

Second Chance Reauthorization Act Helps Improve Prisoner Reentry and Reduce Likelihood of Reoffending   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he is...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $23,777 for Croswell Emergency Medical Services in Sanilac County. This grant comes...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $21,601 for the Climax Township Fire Department in Kalamazoo County. This grant comes...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $24,762 for Hudson Township Fire and Rescue in Charlevoix County. This grant comes through the...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $143,124 for the Forsyth Township Fire Department in Marquette County. This grant, which...

Legislation Would Promote Citizen-Funded Campaigns, Limit Influence of Billionaires on Elections   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he has...

Ex-Im Critical Resource for Michigan Small Businesses   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee,...

Bipartisan Bill Would Eliminate Outdated Paperwork for Michigan Small Businesses   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Small Business and...

PILT Funding Helps 29 Michigan Counties Provide Essential Services   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $4,281,492 in...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the freedom to marry: “No American should face...

Legislation Would Close Loophole that Exploits G.I. Bill Benefits and Taxpayer Dollars   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today joined their...

Amendments Help Families of Passenger Rail Victims and Protect the Great Lakes from Oil Spills   WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the King v. Burwell case upholding the...

WASHINGTON, DC – Below is a statement from U.S. Senator Gary Peters in response to a survey released by the University of Michigan that showed 22.5 percent of undergraduate female...

Peters Provision Allows States to Use Existing Funds to Invest in Safety Technology   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today applauded the inclusion of...