Press Releases
Peters, Stabenow Applaud Fire Prevention Support for Three Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today applauded support for three Southeast Michigan fire departments from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention & Safety program. The Farmington Hills Fire Department Safety Officers Association will receive $1,500,000, the City of Dearborn will receive $168,077, and the Trenton Fire Department will receive $16,310 for fire prevention projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire … Continue Reading
09.02.16
Peters, Stabenow Applaud Support for Two Oakland County Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today applauded that two Oakland County fire departments have been awarded assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help with hiring, recruitment and retention of firefighters. The Waterford Regional Fire Department will receive $8,591,980, and the North Oakland County Fire Authority will receive $491,634 from FEMA's Staffing Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Oakland County familie… Continue Reading
09.02.16
Peters, Stabenow Applaud Support for Two Oakland County Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today applauded that two Oakland County fire departments have been awarded assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help with hiring, recruitment and retention of firefighters. The Waterford Regional Fire Department will receive $8,591,980, and the North Oakland County Fire Authority will receive $491,634 from FEMA's Staffing Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "Oakland County familie… Continue Reading
09.01.16
Day 4 #RideMI Motorcycle Tour: Peters stops in Bloomingdale, Jones & Sturgis
STURGIS, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters began the fourth day of his #RideMI Motorcycle Tour at Bloomingdale Communications in Van Buren County. Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, toured the company and met with employees to discuss their work to increase broadband access in Van Buren County, as well as his efforts in the Senate to help deploy broadband service to more communities. "Expanding broadband in rural areas leads to economic growth, stronge… Continue Reading
09.01.16
Peters Presents Family of WWII Veteran With Medals and Awards
CLARE, MI- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) presented on Tuesday five medals and honors to the family of U.S. Army Sergeant Norman Ott, a World War II veteran. Ott, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 90, was a lifelong Michigan resident and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater. Peters' office helped secure the commendations after being contacted by Mr. Ott's family to ensure his contributions to our nation were properly honored. The awards presented included the Asiatic-Pacif… Continue Reading
09.01.16
Day 3 #RideMI Motorcycle Tour: Peters Stops in Big Rapids, Newaygo & Fennville
FENNVILLE, MI -U.S. Senator Gary Peters began day three of his #RideMI Motorcycle Tour with a visit to Wolverine Worldwide in Big Rapids, where he joined Blake Krueger, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, in announcing a 16,000 square foot expansion of the facility. Wolverine Worldwide is an important manufacturer of footwear for the United States military and has recently seen an increase in contract awards to produce boots and dress shoes for America's servicemembers. Wolverine Wo… Continue Reading
08.30.16
Day 2 #RideMI Motorcycle Tour: Peters Visits Camp Grayling, Clare & Reed City
REED CITY, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters began Day Two of his #RideMI Motorcycle Tour with a tour at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, the largest National Guard training facility in the United States. Camp Grayling provides year-round training and coordination exercises among multiple branches of the military. Peters toured the simulation center that includes a virtual firing range and Humvee and MRAP simulator, as well as Grayling Army Airfield, which will house the future cyber tr… Continue Reading
08.30.16
Day 1 #RideMI Motorcycle Tour: Peters Visits Oscoda Twp, Harrisville
HARRISVILLE, MI - On Day One of his #RideMI Motorcycle tour, U.S. Senator Gary Peters visited Alcona Health Centers' Oscoda Clinic to see firsthand the benefits of telemedicine in Northern Michigan. He then toured the Harrisville Harbor of Refuge to discuss the importance of Great Lakes conservation and research efforts to support Michigan's commercial fishing and tourism industries. At Alcona Health Center's Oscoda Clinic, Peters received a demonstration of their new psychiatric telehealth … Continue Reading
08.29.16
Peters, Colleagues Urge President Obama to Raise Financial Cybersecurity at Upcoming G-20 Summit
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters and five of his colleagues sent a letter to President Obama urging him to prioritize cyber attacks on financial institutions in discussions at the upcoming G-20 summit in September and help develop a global strategy to counter these threats. Last February, hackers stole $81 million from the Central Bank of Bangladesh using the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) international financial messaging service. Joining Sen. Peter… Continue Reading
08.25.16
Sens. Peters & Coons Visit Europe & Morocco to Discuss Combatting Russian Aggression & Middle East Terrorism
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Chris Coons (DE), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today announced that he traveled to North Africa and Europe last week, where he met with allies in the region to discuss a number of national security issues, including the threat from Russian aggression, terrorism in the Middle East and the importance of U.S. partnerships with European and North African allies. Peters and Coons were part of a bipartisan, bicameral congress… Continue Reading
08.25.16
Peters, Stabenow Announce $990,000 for Alpena County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that Alpena County will receive an initial $990,000 in federal funding to help with the construction of a new terminal building at the Alpena County Regional Airport. The money will go toward the design of the terminal, which is the first of three phases in the construction process. The planned 18,000 square foot terminal will accommodate modern security needs and support increased passenger traffic. "Ensuring Mich… Continue Reading
08.22.16
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $3.2 Million for Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that the Capital Region Airport Authority will receive $3,271,791 to rehabilitate runways and enhance safety operations at Lansing's Capital Region International Airport. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration as a part of the Runway Incursion Mitigation Program. "Travelers to and from Michigan's state capital count on the Capital Region International Airpo… Continue Reading
08.22.16
Peters Scuba Dives at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
ALPENA, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters today visited the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, where he went scuba diving to view shipwreck sites and toured the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Peters also met with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) researchers to learn more about their current projects, including mapping new Lake Huron deep water ship wrecks and studying uncharted sink holes. Peters is a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committe… Continue Reading
08.22.16
Peters, Stabenow Announce $69,480 Investment for Veterans Housing in Grand Rapids
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced a $69,480 investment to provide assistance to help end veteran homelessness in West Michigan. The assistance is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The funding will go to the Kent County Housing Commission, which will work with the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and the Wyoming VA Health Care Center to support h… Continue Reading
08.19.16
Peters, Stabenow Call for End to Local Nuisance Ordinances that Endanger Domestic Violence Survivors
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow joined 27 of their colleagues in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to take action against unfair and discriminatory nuisance ordinances that can force survivors of domestic violence to choose between their safety and homelessness. Local nuisance ordinances are designed to fight crime and ensure public safety often by limiting the number of times police can be called to a residence. These or… Continue Reading
08.18.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Croswell Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $22,089 for the Croswell Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Croswell put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, these brave men and women will have the equipment they need to help them do their jobs mor… Continue Reading
08.18.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Bath Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $9,000 for the Bath Township Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Bath Township put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, these brave men and women will have the equipment they need to help them do their… Continue Reading
08.18.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Climax Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $82,381 for the Climax Township Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Climax Township put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, these brave men and women will have the equipment they need to help them do … Continue Reading
08.18.16
Peters Cosponsors Bill Supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters, a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, today announced that he is cosponsoring legislation to help veteran-owned small businesses access federal surplus equipment such as computers, office equipment, and vehicles. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2015 would allow veterans who own small businesses to participate in the General Services Administration's Federal Surplus Property Program and obtain federal surplu… Continue Reading
08.17.16
Peters, Stabenow Announce $131,191 for Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is awarding a $131,191 grant to the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The grant will support a diverse, interdisciplinary team that will use advanced technology to locate and rapidly assess additional cultural sites underwater within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. "Our precious Great Lakes are home to a rich maritime past, and t… Continue Reading
