Press Releases
Peters, Stabenow Applaud Transportation Funding for Flint
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today applauded support for the City of Flint from the Department of Transportation's Bus and Bus Facilitates Competitive Program. The Flint Mass Transportation Authority will receive $12,800,000 in funding for the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit buses and a workforce development training program for mechanics and drivers. The grant will help with the purchase of approximately 23 new buses. "This exciting transpo… Continue Reading
09.08.16
Sens. Peters' Floor Remarks on Need to Pass WRDA, Act on Aid for Flint
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) spoke on the Senate Floor this morning on Senate consideration of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which includes a bipartisan agreement that would provide aid to the City of Flint and other communities across the country dealing with water infrastructure issues. Click here to watch the video. "I rise to speak about the Water Resources Development Act, known as WRDA, which we are now considering and expect to vote on next week. … Continue Reading
09.07.16
Peters-Stabenow: Senate Begins Consideration of Water Resources Development Act that Includes Assistance for Flint
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement after the Senate began consideration of the Water Resources Development Act, which includes their bipartisan Flint agreement: "We are pleased that after months of working with Republicans and Democrats, our bipartisan agreement to help Flint and other communities is now before the Senate as part of the Water Resources Development Act. We want to thank Chairman Inhofe and Ranking … Continue Reading
09.07.16
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce $3.7 Million Grant for Flint Firefighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that the City of Flint will receive $3,767,280 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program. From February 2014 to February 2016, the City of Flint lost 33 firefighters. This funding will help restore all 33 firefighters and bring the total number of firefighters in the city to 91. "Families in Flint need our support and protection now… Continue Reading
09.06.16
Peters Takes #RideMI Motorcycle Tour Across Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) recently traveled 833 miles through 26 Michigan counties on his #RideMI Motorcycle Tour. Peters, an avid motorcycle rider, stopped in twelve counties over the course of the five-day tour, where he discussed his work to help grow Michigan's small businesses, bolster our manufacturing sector and expand critical infrastructure. Peters is a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Co… Continue Reading
09.02.16
Day 5 #RideMI Motorcycle Tour: Peters Visits Sport Truck USA and Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI - On the fifth and final day of his #RideMI Motorcycle Tour, U.S. Senator Gary Peters stopped in Coldwater to visit Sport Truck USA, an aftermarket suspension and off road product distributor. Peters, a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, highlighted the success of the company, which has grown from 60 workers to nearly 160 over the past six years. After touring their Tech Center, Truck Warehouse and Manufacturing Center, Peters drove an off road truc… Continue Reading
09.02.16
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Middleville, Saugatuck Firefighters and First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $167,522 for Thornapple Township Emergency Services in Middleville to purchase self-contained breathing apparatuses and $21,143 for the Saugatuck Township Fire District for fire prevention resources. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program and the Fire Prevention and Safety program. "I am pleased that Thornapple Township Emergency Services and Saugat… Continue Reading
09.02.16
Senators Peters, Stabenow Announce Support for Inland Township Fire Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced $285,075 for the Inland Township Fire Department in Interlochen to purchase a new vehicle. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "I am pleased that the Inland Township Department will receive financial support to equip first responders with the tools needed to keep our communities safe from harm," said Senator Peters. "This new vehicle is another… Continue Reading
09.02.16
Peters, Stabenow Applaud Fire Prevention Support for the City of Mt. Morris Fire Department
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today applauded support for the City of Mt. Morris Fire Department from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention & Safety program. The City of Mt. Morris Fire Department will receive $51,363 for fire prevention projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. "It is essential that both first responders and the communities they serve have the necessary resources to p… 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 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
09.01.16
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
