Press Releases
Peters Attends Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Annual Celebration
TRAVERSE CITY, MI -U.S. Senator Gary Peters attended the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Annual Celebration dinner to recognize the contributions of the Traverse City business community. This year’s celebration marked the 100th anniversary of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce’s founding. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and Traverse City area businesses play a unique role in shaping the surrounding communities,’ said Peters. “The Traverse City business… Continue Reading
01.21.15
Peters Cosponsors Legislation to Identify and Prevent Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) cosponsored the Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act of 2015, which would establish a pilot program to train health care professionals to identify victims of human trafficking. Peters cosponsored the legislation with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA). “Human trafficking is a serious problem in Michigan, and we need to give our health care providers the tools they need to recognize and address human trafficking in their communities,” said… Continue Reading
01.20.15
Peters, Stabenow Introduce Measures to Protect Michigan’s Environment
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow introduced two amendments to protect Michigan’s environment and provide more information on potential risks surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline. These two measures would amend legislation currently before the Senate authorizing construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, to call for a study on the potential health and environmental risks of petroleum coke as a result of refining oil transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline and enh… Continue Reading
01.19.15
Senator Gary Peters Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Gary Peters released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “In the six years since our nation faced its toughest economic crisis in decades, our economy has made great strides toward recovery. We must keep working to ensure that middle class families, and those aspiring to get there, are also benefitting from our economic recovery. “Many middle class families feel squeezed, and are finding it harder to feel… Continue Reading
01.15.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud $500,000 Grant for Flint to Revitalize South Saginaw Corridor Neighborhood
Funding will improve housing, education, and safety in the region WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro’s announcement that Flint will receive $500,000 to help transform and revitalize the city’s neighborhoods, making them safer for families and more prosperous for local businesses. This support comes through the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant program, which is focused on improving ho… Continue Reading
01.08.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud Michigan State University’s Role in New High-Tech Manufacturing Hub
New Multi-State Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation Includes Center Located at Michigan State University WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded President Obama’s announcement that Michigan State University’s Composite Materials and Structures Center and Composite Vehicles Research Center will serve as an automotive manufacturing center under the new Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation. This Institute will pr… Continue Reading
01.07.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support to Conserve Wildlife Habitats in Abbaye Peninsula and Huron Bay
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced support to conserve wildlife habitats in the Abbaye Peninsula and Huron Bay of Lake Superior in Baraga County. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Keweenaw Land Trust received a $1,000,000 grant through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program. The grant will be used to purchase 1,374 acres of coastal wetlands and near shore aquatic habitats, including ap… Continue Reading
01.06.15
Peters Tours Big Three Auto Exhibits at NAIAS
DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters today toured the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Hall in Detroit, where he saw firsthand the continued resurgence of the American auto industry. Peters visited the exhibits of General Motors, Chrysler and Ford at the press preview. Last year proved itself to be a strong year for the auto industry, with nearly 17 million cars sold in the United States in 2014 and new vehicle sales increasing 6%. Peters said, “Thanks to the h… Continue Reading
01.06.15
Senator Gary Peters Statement on President Obama Visit to Michigan Auto Plant
Peters Joined President at Ford Michigan Assembly Plant Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Gary Peters accompanied President Obama on his visit to the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, which manufactures the world’s top-selling vehicle - the Ford Focus - and employs more than 5,000 American workers. Senator Peters released the following statement on the President’s visit: “The resurgence of Michigan’s auto industry is a true American success story and a real bright spot in our count… Continue Reading
01.06.15
Senator Gary Peters Sworn in to U.S. Senate Today
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Gary Peters was officially sworn in to the United States Senate. As he took his oath of office, Peters was joined by his wife, Colleen, his three children, Gary Jr., Madeleine, and Alana, his mother Madeleine Peters, his sister Genevieve Williams, and his niece Julie Williams. Peters took the oath on his mother’s family bible, which she keeps by her bedside. Below is a photo of Senator Peters’ swearing in: Suggested cutline: Gary Peters is officially … Continue Reading
