Press Releases
Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Maple Rapids Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $94,000 for the Maple Rapids Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Firefighters and first responders put themselves in harm's way to protect our homes, businesses and communities," said Senator Gary Peters. "This new funding will help the Maple Rapids Fire Department purchase equipment and supplies so t… Continue Reading
09.08.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $1.1 Million in Support for West Michigan Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $1,159,525 for fire departments in West Michigan to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. The Bronson Fire Department will receive a $218,264 grant. The Burlington Township Fire Department will receive an $80,917 grant. The Charter Township Department of Comstock Fire & Rescue will receive an $860,344 regional grant. … Continue Reading
09.07.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $680,000 for Chippewa County International Airport
WASHINGTON, DC - 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 critica… Continue Reading
09.05.17
Peters Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Rescind DACA Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced plans to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for young men and women brought to the United States as children. "I strongly disagree with today's decision, which is unfair to thousands of Michiganders who voluntarily came out of the shadows and only creates instability for these young people who are now at risk of losing the only home they h… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Fire and Recuse Department
WASHINGTON, DC - 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 l… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $1,600,000 in Support of Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC - 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 firefi… Continue Reading
09.01.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Investment in Fire Prevention for West Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 ensur… Continue Reading
08.31.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $1.1 Million for Charlevoix Municipal Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow 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. "Northern Michigan residents rely on Charlevoix Municipal Airport to support regional businesses and connect them to the world," said Senator Peters. "I am plea… Continue Reading
08.31.17
Peters Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters today announced he cosponsored legislation to reauthorize the Integrated Oceans Observing System (IOOS), a national and regional network of scientists and researchers that tracks critical information about the health of the Great Lakes and the nation's coasts and oceans. The IOOS, along with its regional partner the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS), uses this data to combat environmental threats like harmful algal blooms, promote health and safety o… Continue Reading
08.30.17
Peters Cosponsors Campaign Finance Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that he has cosponsored two bills to increase transparency in campaign finance and reduce the influence of special interests in Congressional elections. The Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act will require outside groups that spend over $10,000 on election advertising, including super PACs, to disclose their donors and source of funding within 24 hours. Peters is also cosponsoring the Fa… Continue Reading
08.29.17
Peters Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Extend HUBZone Redesignation Period from Three to Seven Years
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) announced he is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to support the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program by extending from three years to seven years the period in which HUBZone businesses can retain their status after losing the program's designation. The HUBZone program increases capital investment in distressed areas by providing small businesses located in certain areas with contractin… Continue Reading
08.28.17
Peters Cosponsors Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that he has cosponsored the Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation to strengthen voter protections in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The legislation is in response to a 2013 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened federal voting protections in jurisdictions that have a history of voter suppression. "The right to vote is the core of our democracy, and every American has the right to make their voices heard at the ballot box," sai… Continue Reading
08.28.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $300,000 Investment to Protect Against Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today 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 Lake… Continue Reading
08.24.17
Peters Joins Senate Working Forests Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that he joined the bipartisan Senate Working Forests Caucus, which focuses on promoting the economic, environmental and social benefits of private working forests across the United States. In Michigan, over 20 million acres of forests support the state's $17.8 billion forest products industry and employ over 87,000 people. "Forests play an important role in the lives of Michiganders, both as a critical resource for economic growth a… Continue Reading
08.23.17
Peters Cosponsors Legislation to Support Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced he has cosponsored bipartisan legislation that would extend and improve existing programs for victims of human trafficking. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act takes a variety of steps to reauthorize and expand programs devoted to combatting human trafficking including improving treatment options for victims, providing better training to help identify victims, and streamlining agency collaboration. "Human trafficking is one of th… Continue Reading
08.22.17
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $5.9 Million for Sawyer International Airport
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today 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. "Airports are a key source of economic growth for the Upper Peninsula, connecting the world to exciting and innovative opportunities in Michigan," said Senator Peters. "I'm pleased to announce this funding, which wil… Continue Reading
08.22.17
Peters Statement on President Trump’s Proposed Military Strategy in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees and a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, released the following statement regarding President Trump's national address on American military strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia: "American military strategy in Afghanistan must work in conjunction with diplomatic efforts in the region to affirm our support for the Afghan people, prevent terrorist groups like … Continue Reading
08.21.17
Peters Joins Colleagues in Call for Hearing on Domestic Violent Extremism
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters and his colleagues on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee sent a letter to Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) asking for a hearing on violent white supremacism following the attack in Charlottesville that killed one woman and injured many others. "We are writing to request that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hold a hearing on violent white supremacism and other domestic violent extremism," wrote th… Continue Reading
08.21.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce $60,000 of Support for Perrinton Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today 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. "Perrinton Firefighters and first responders prote… Continue Reading
08.18.17
Day 5 #RideMI Motorcycle Tour: Peters Tours Oceana County Farm
HART, MI - On the fifth and final day of his #RideMI Motorcycle Tour, U.S. Senator Gary Peters stopped in Oceana County to visit Herrygers Farms to highlight his work ensuring Michigan small farmers have access to the capital needed to start or grow their agricultural businesses. Peters has called for strong funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Farm Service Agency (FSA)'s loan program that helps family farmers launch or expand their businesses. "Michigan's agriculture industr… Continue Reading
