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Peters, Stabenow Join Federal, State & Local Officials at Selfridge Air National Guard Base to Participate in Groundbreaking of New Hangar

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 18, 2023

Peters Secured $28 Million for Hangar Through His Role on the Senate Armed Services Committee

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Inmate Charged with Threatening Judge Receives Trial Date

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 17, 2023

A trial date has been set for Christopher Shenberger, 43, of White Lake, currently incarcerated at Carson City Correctional Facility, who threatened the judge who sentenced him in 2016, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Invest in School Safety, Transportation, and Technology Upgrades, Lower Costs for Michigan Businesses

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 17, 2023

On May 08,, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to assist schools with providing funds for school security improvements, acquiring and upgrading technology and vehicles used for transportation and school maintenance, and real estate purchases

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Peters Visits MSU Horticulture Center to Highlight Need to Pass His Bipartisan SWAT Act to Address Invasive Fly Hurting Michigan Fruit Growers

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 17, 2023

Peters Pushing for Inclusion of Bill in Upcoming Farm Bill; Would Fund Mitigation Efforts and Advance Research on Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Which Continues to Threaten Blueberry, Cherry, and Other Fruit Crops

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Peters Helps Advance Bipartisan Rail Safety Bill

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 16, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance bipartisan legislation to improve railroad safety in response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this year that led to the release of hazardous materials into surrounding communities

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Fortra Data Breach Targets 130 Companies, Many in Healthcare Sector

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the discovery of a data breach involving cybersecurity company Fortra, which may have affected more than four million people worldwide. This attack specifically targeted medical data

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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags After Mass Shooting in Allen, Texas

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 16, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S

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Peters & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Efficiency of the Legislative Process

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 16, 2023

U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete reports on the budgetary impacts of legislation

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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 15, 2023

On May 15, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 15 in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day during Police Week

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Kalamazoo SAKI Secures Convictions in 2010 Sexual Assaults

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 15, 2023

Last week, the Kalamazoo County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) obtained 2 convictions against Jamaal Vincent, 39, of Kalamazoo, for the sexual assaults of two unrelated victims in 2010, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

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Peters Announces $400,000 in CHIPS Act Funding for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to Strengthen Supply Chains

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 15, 2023

Peters Helped Enact the CHIPS Act and is a Champion for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program

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Peters Urges FBI Director to Prioritize Addressing Domestic Terrorism Threat

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 15, 2023

During the Same Hearing, Peters Also Asked Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator About Efforts to Disrupt the Fentanyl Supply Chain

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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May 8–12 as Teacher Appreciation Week

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 15, 2023

On May 08,, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed May 8–12 as Teacher Appreciation Week

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AG Nessel Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Oakland and San Francisco’s Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public, Worsening the Climate Crisis

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 14, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, joining a multistate coalition of 16 attorneys general led by California, filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the City of Oakland and the City and County of San Francisco’s efforts to hold major fossil fuel-producing companies accountable for their misleading actions that have worsened the climate crisis. In their consolidated case, City of Oakland v. BP et al

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Peters Secures Nearly $26 Million to Modernize Michigan’s Military Facilities for Women Service Members

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that he secured nearly $26 million for the National Guard Bureau to modernize armories across Michigan to ensure they have adequate facilities for women service members

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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties Across the State 

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 14, 2023

On May 08, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) begins road and bridge repair projects this week including the I-94 rebuilding in Jackson County;M-35 rebuilding project in Marquette County; M-20, M-66

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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to expand whistleblower protections for government contractors and grantees

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Former ICE Agent Sentenced on Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 13, 2023

Kevin Taylor, 49, of Riley, Michigan, a former federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was sentenced today to 5-15 years imprisonment and sex offender registration, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

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Peters Secures Commitments from EPA Administrator to Help Strengthen Efforts to Address PFAS

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 13, 2023

Peters Also Advocated for Continued Investments in the Great Lakes

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What They Are Saying: Peters, Paul & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 13, 2023

Legislation Would Create Universal Application for Disaster Survivors