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Peters Statement In Advance of 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Armed Services Committee — who served in the U.S. Navy Reserve including volunteering again after 9/11.

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AG Nessel and Director Hollier Provide Useful Information on How Military Veterans Can Maximize Their Educational Benefits

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 14, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Adam Hollier are coming together to assist our dedicated veterans in obtaining the benefits to which they are entitled for their service to our country.

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Majority of Michiganders Support Clean Energy Proposals in What’s Next Address

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 13, 2023

A majority of Michiganders support the clean energy proposals in the ‘What’s Next Address,’ a speech Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered on August 30 to lay out top legislative priorities for the fall and beyond

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Rogers: 'Michigan’s way of life is worth defending'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 12, 2023

Former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers of Michigan, a Republican, announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election in Michigan on September 6th. Rogers aims to focus on reversing the Biden administration's misdirection and leverage his extensive experience in Congress, the military, and cybersecurity on September 6th.

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Dr. Lisa Cook Confirmed to Serve Full Term on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 12, 2023

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Lisa Cook to serve an additional, full term on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

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Drabik: 'No one should need a decoder ring to understand what our government is up to'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 7, 2023

A new report reveals a consultant to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used coded messages in emails to conceal sensitive communications about the response to the Benton Harbor water crisis in Michigan.

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U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg: 'They aren't giving the facts out, and they're not treating it as I think they ought to'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 6, 2023

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) posted an excerpt from a Sept. 5 Detroit News article reporting that law enforcement officials oppose a bill he introduced in March. He said he disagrees with law enforcement groups claiming that the bill, which proposes to limit the power of police agencies to seize personal assets, would "defund" police.

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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

On August 31, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the State Teacher Tenure Commission, State Survey and Remonumentation Commission, Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, and Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services.

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AG Nessel Seeks to Reduce Consumers Energy’s Electric Rate Increase Request by Approximately $150 million

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission in response to Consumer’s Energy Company’s rate increase request, filed May 1st, that seeks a $216 million increase for its electrical service.

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Senator Stabenow Announces Over $3.7 Million for Rural Michigan Renewable Energy and Efficiency Upgrades

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced $3,781,798 in federal investments for 43 projects to help Michigan farmers and small businesses address the climate crisis by making their operations more energy efficient.

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ICYMI: Peters Travels Across Michigan on Annual Motorcycle Tour, Highlights Work on Issues Important to Michiganders

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) recently completed his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan, riding over 1,300 miles and highlighting the work he’s doing in the Senate on issues important to Michiganders including increasing support for workforce development programs, standing with workers and veterans, upgrading our roads and bridges, helping farmers address threats to their crops, and growing our state’s defense footprint.

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AG Nessel Joins Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Public Safety and Victims of Domestic Abuse

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 31, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision striking down a federal statute barring individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from accessing guns.

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Lt. Governor Gilchrist Tours Affordable Housing Project Converting Vacant School to New Homes

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 30, 2023

Project made possible by legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer to power economic development and invest in places around Michigan

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Gov. Whitmer: 'We're able to upgrade water infrastructure across the state'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

On Aug. 18, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the significance of the MI Clean Water Plan, underscoring that water infrastructure enhancements in the state ensure clean drinking water access and simultaneously generate high-quality employment opportunities for local communities while protecting public health. She reiterated these points, emphasizing that the plan's benefits extend to Southeast Michigan.

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Senator Stabenow Announces over $2 Million for Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that Michigan will receive $2,255,304 in federal funding across 21grants to support Michigan specialty crop growers who produce fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, hops, flowers and other nursery products.

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Attorney General Nessel Charges Additional Defendants in Interstate Food Stamp Fraud Scheme

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 24, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced three additional defendants have been charged and arraigned in connection to the multi-million-dollar interstate food stamp fraud investigation conducted by her Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Unit operating with Michigan State Police and the Attorney General’s ‘FORCE’ Team.

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Lt. Governor Gilchrist Named Chair-Elect of Bipartisan National Lieutenant Governors Association

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 24, 2023

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Named Chair-Elect of Bipartisan National Lieutenant Governors Association

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Peters Statement on Steps Announced by the Air Force to Prevent Further Spread of PFAS Contamination at Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 23, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, released the following statement on the U.S. Air Force’s announcement that they will install groundwater treatment systems at two additional Wurtsmith sites to prevent further spread of PFAS-contaminated water into local water systems.

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State to Take Over Management of 21 Oil Wells, Secures $2.8 Million Settlement with Fisher McCall

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 17, 2023

The State of Michigan will take over 21 nonproducing oil wells in Ottawa and Ingham Counties and was awarded $2,852,095 in civil fines, past and future site remediation costs, and costs of properly plugging the wells in a settlement with Fisher McCall Oil & Gas, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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At CHIPS Act One-Year Anniversary, Michigan Builds on its Semiconductor Leadership

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 16, 2023

The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden one year ago on August 9, 2023, making unprecedented investments in domestic manufacturing, specifically in the semiconductor and clean energy sectors