WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in reaction to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's announcement that Michigan schools will reopen this fall: "As our great state continues its work to turn the tide of this pandemic, my colleagues and I in the House are working every single day to ensure that educators have the resources they need to meet the challenges of this moment safely and successfully. "The Trump Administration, on the other hand, seems con  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 17: President Trump released the President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Task Force report. The report underscores the need for bold legislative action and includes support for the policy outlined in Rep. Bergman's Improve Well-being for Veterans Act. The following statement was issued: "I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with the PR  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: In August of 2019, Rep. Jack Bergman and Rep. Andy Kim introduced H.R. 4189, the bipartisan Homeland and Cyber Threat Act (HACT Act) which would remove the immunity of foreign states--including foreign officials, employees, or agents--with regard to money damages sought by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from cyberattacks. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined 137 Members of Congress from both parties in calling on Senate Leadership to pass legislation providing $25 billion in emergency grants to the United States Postal Service (USPS). The funding is desperately needed to offset USPS revenue losses as a result of COVID-19, which are not expected to total $22 billion over the next 18 months and could force the agency t  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined 137 Members of Congress from both parties in calling on Senate Leadership to pass legislation providing $25 billion in emergency grants to the United States Postal Service (USPS). The funding is desperately needed to offset USPS revenue losses as a result of COVID-19, which are not expected to total $22 billion over the next 18 months and could force the agency t  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing on the relationship between frontline communities of color and low-income families and the disproportionate exposures to environmental pollution and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dingell highlighted the need to ensure water affordability protections for households during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ac  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced his support and cosponsorship of police reform legislation known as the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. This legislation was introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and is the companion bill to legislation introduced yesterday by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following joint statement on the sentencing of Michigan resident Paul Whelan in Russia: The statement was co-authored by Reps. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, Fred Upton, R-Michigan, Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, Mike Levin, D-California, Sens. Gary Peters, D-Michigan and Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan.  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), Representatives John Moolenaar (MI-04) and Dan Kildee (MI-05), along with Representatives Fred Upton (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), Andy Levin (MI-09), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), today urge  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, announced over $2.5 million in federal grants for Michigan to provide housing counseling assistance to tenants, homeowners and prospective homeowners throughout the state. The $2,540,255 in federal grants was awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Housing Counseling program. Through this progr  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the U.S. Air Force announced that it will award a contract to begin controlling PFAS chemical contamination in areas around the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base near Oscoda as part of the remediation process. * * * "After years of pushing for clean up of harmful per- and poly-fluoroalkyl (PF  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after the weekly jobless numbers showed 1.5 million Americans filed unemployment claims: "Just this week, the Vice President called the coverage of the coronavirus 'overblown'. "While the Trump Administration is eager to declare 'Mission Accomplished', we still have double-digit unemployment and millions of Americans out of work. "Just last week, another million and a half people filed for unemployment insur  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, along with U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, introduced new legislation in Congress to reauthorize the Flint Registry. The Flint Registry Reauthorization Act would provide $50 million for Flint's lead exposure registry over the next decade. The Flint Registry was created and funded by Congress in 2016 but needs   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following joint statement on June 15 regarding the sentencing of Michigan resident Paul Whelan in Russia: The statement was co-authored by Reps. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, Fred Upton, R-Michigan, Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, Mike Levin, D-California, Sens. Gary Peters, D-Michigan and Debbie Sta  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), Representatives John Moolenaar (MI-04) and Dan Kildee (MI-05), along with Representatives Fred Upton (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), Andy Levin (MI-09), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), today urge  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery, which is recognizing its 155th anniversary: "Each day, we see the need for further action to combat racism in America, which is evident by the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rashard Brooks, and many more. "We must continually remind ourselves and successive generations that the emancipation of slavery triggered a   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) introduced the bipartisan Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act, legislation that would provide a tax credit, up to $25,000, for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE), for small businesses, 501(c)(3) non-profits, veterans' organizations, independent contractors, farmers, s  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Vice Chairs Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-1) released the attached letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging immediate Senate action on the HEROES Act, legislation that impacts women and their families, especially women of color. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) and Michigan House Democrats introduced legislation to increase access to critical FEMA funding for clean water and basic sanitation services during a public health emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Water for Public Health Act expands the eligibility criteria for FEMA assistance during a public health emergency to include efforts by States to provide every individual wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following statement on a grant to be awarded to the Blue Water Customs Plaza from the Transportation Department: "I'm pleased to announce that later this week the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will award the Blue Water Customs Plaza in Port Huron a $25 million Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant. "As 10th District residents are well aware, expanding the customs plaza has been a long-time priority for  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed a request for a major disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide additional federal support for families, businesses, and local governments in Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, and Saginaw counties following last month's flooding. "The devastation caused by this historic flooding destroyed homes and upended the lives of so many residents,"   more

HOLLY, Michigan, June 16 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on June 15 regarding the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling that federal employment non-discrimination laws protect LGBTQ employees: "Today's Supreme Court ruling upholds a simple and deeply American proposition: That in our country, your opportunity to contribute should depend on merit and ability, and not be limited by who you are, or how you identify. As a country, we have not always lived up to that ideal, b  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) announced the winners of the 11th Congressional District high school art competition, an annual opportunity to recognize and encourage young artists in Michigan's 1tth District. Submissions were evaluated by a panel of local high school art teachers. First place was awarded to Hillary Luan, from Northville, for her piece titled "Saturday Night" which will be hung on dis  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Reps. Haley Stevens (MI-11), the Chairwoman of the House Science Subcommittee on Research and Technology, and Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce plastic waste and improve the global competitiveness of the United States plastics recycling industry. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), Ranking Member Frank Lucas (OK-03), an  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following joint statement on June 15 regarding the sentencing of Michigan resident Paul Whelan in Russia: The statement was co-authored by Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, Fred Upton, R-Michigan, Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, Mike Levin, D-California, Sens. Gary Peters, D-Michigan and Debbie Stabenow  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced he was an original cosponsor of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act, bicameral legislation that aims to provide long-term, bold solutions on police reform, accountability, and transparency. The legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Pe  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, June 20 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton - along with Reps. Dan Kildee, Michael C. Burgess, and Ron Kind - introduced the bipartisan Infection Control Training and Support Act, legislation that would provide additional resources for nursing homes to enhance quality of care and safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health crises. The legislation would provide an additional $210 million for quali  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, June 19 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling upholding the DACA program: "Today's Supreme Court decision provides much-needed certainty for those living in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. It is the right thing to do - period. These young men and women came to our country through no fault of their own and are making meaningful contributions to our communities. "Ov  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following remarks at a hearing entitled "Reviving our Economy: COVID-19's Impact on the Energy Sector": It's good to be back to work in D.C. with my colleagues. Several of our Republican members are here with me in our hearing room, and we look forward to the day when you can join us. The last three months have been a real challenge for all Americans  more

JACKSON, Michigan, June 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following joint statement on the sentencing of Michigan resident Paul Whelan in Russia: The statement was co-authored by Reps. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, Fred Upton, R-Michigan, Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, Mike Levin, D-California, Sens. Gary Peters, D-Michigan and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, sent a letter along with Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) in support of additional emergency funding in the next coronavirus aid bill for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which helps to support fruit and vegetable incentive programs like Michigan's successful "Double Up Food Bucks" program. GusNIP pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Republican Conference, introduced new bipartisan legislation to help strengthen neighborhoods, reduce crime and clean up blighted properties by expanding resources for land banks in communities across the U.S. The legislation, H.R. 7103, The National Land B  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Barbara Lee (CA-09) introduced the landmark Dismantle Mass Incarceration for Public Health Act, which would require the release of eligible individuals who are currently in custody in a jail or prison during the COVID-19 crisis and for one year after. It is the boldest piece of legislation introduced to date addressing the long-standing prob  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement recognizing the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth Independence Day: On June 19th each year, Juneteenth Independence Day commemorates the day the last remaining African-American slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation. * * * "As we recognize the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth Independence Day, we must acknowledge that the pain from one of our nation's darkest periods is still very much present   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing recruits to work in the communities where they live. The Strong Communities Act would provide federal grants for local law enforcement recruits who agree to attend school or academy and then serve in a law enforcement agency in the  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 18: U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to block the Trump Administration from terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: "The DACA program was c  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on June 18 regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block the Trump administration from terminating the DACA program: "The DACA program was created to help thousands of hardworking young people, who were brought to this country through no fault of their own, step out of the shadows and make vital contributions to our communities. "Dreamers in Michigan and across the country are health care professionals worki  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on June 15 after the Supreme Court ruled that existing federal employment discrimination law protects LGBTQ plus employees: "This is a historic day for LGBTQ+ rights and equality in this country. "Nobody should face discrimination in the workplace or fear losing their job for who they are or who they love. "Michigander Aimee Stephens did not live to see this day, but today we honor her and carry on this fight   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, called for an investigation into reports that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos may have violated federal privacy law  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, called for an investigation into reports that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos may have violated federal privacy laws and undermined legal protections for student borrowers. Peters and Maloney urged the De  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI), and Representatives John Moolenaar (MI-04), Dan Kildee (MI-05), Fred Upton (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), Andy Levin (MI-09), Elissa Slotkin (MI  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following joint statement on June 15 regarding the sentencing of Michigan resident Paul Whelan in Russia: The statement was co-authored by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, Reps. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, Fred Upton, R-Michigan, Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan and Mike Lev  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act: "Our public lands and forests are an integral part of our way of life. "By investing in our national forests, the Great American Outdoors Act will expand recreation opportunities and conserve forestland that helps fight the climate crisis." * * * Through the full,  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI), Representatives John Moolenaar (MI-04) and Dan Kildee (MI-05), along with Representatives Fred Upton (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), Andy Levin (MI-09), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), urged th  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Debbie Stabenow released a report about the hardships poor families and low-wage workers will bear if Republicans fail to take action on the COVID-19 crisis. The report can be found here https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/download/dpcc-report-on-poverty-20.  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following hearing information: "COVID-19: Lessons Learned to Prepare for the Next Pandemic" at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on June 23: Witnesses: * William Frist, MD, Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Nashville, TN * Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy Director for Health, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lansing, MI * Juli  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Inspectors General (IGs) at federal agencies, following the dismissal of several indep  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Inspectors General (IGs) at federal agencies, following the dismissal of several independent watchdogs by the Trump Administration. The Securing Inspector General Independence Act,  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 17: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) helped pass bipartisan legislation that would guarantee funding towards public lands maintenance and renovation projects in Michigan and across the country. The Great American Outdoors Act would both permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $900 million dollars annually. The LWCF has helped promote outdoor rec  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide a $25 million grant to support critical operations at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, which is one of the busiest trade crossings in the country. The funding will specifically help expand the customs plaza at the bridge that is responsible for facilitating a major portion of the over 3  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation will receive a $5.5 million federal grant to implement technology to improve pedestrian safety, decrease vehicle crashes, and reduce traffic congestion along the M-1 Corridor, also known as Woodward Avenue in Metro Detroit. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation. "Wood  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 17: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) helped pass bipartisan legislation that would guarantee funding towards public lands maintenance and renovation projects in Michigan and across the country. The Great American Outdoors Act would both permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $900 million dollars annually. The LWCF has helped promote outdoor  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide a $25 million grant to support critical operations at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, which is one of the busiest trade crossings in the country. The funding will specifically help expand the customs plaza at the bridge that is responsible for facilitating a major portion of the  more