Stories tagged: "Debbie Stabenow"

Infrastructure Lafayette Avenue Bridge (Courtesy/City of Bay City)
Infrastructure Bay City Scores Federal Cash for ‘Long Overdue’ Bridge Replacement

A federal grant provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will enable a long-sought replacement project for the Lafayette Avenue Bridge over the Saginaw River in Bay City.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski April 18, 2023 1:29 pm EDT
Politics Sen. Debbie Stabenow, (D-Michigan) left, talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Politics 5 Things to Know: Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin Runs for US Senate

More than 600 days before the election, US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing) has announced a run for the US Senate seat that’s being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2024. 

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski February 28, 2023 3:39 pm EST
Politics Sen. Debbie Stabenow, (D-Michigan) left, talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Politics Slotkin Announces Bid to Run for Stabenow’s Empty Senate Seat

US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing) will seek the US Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Debbie Stabenow in 2024, becoming the first high-profile candidate to jump into the race.

Associated Press Associated Press February 27, 2023 11:39 am EST
Elections Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., left, talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Elections Will Slotkin Run to Replace Stabenow in US Senate? Probably.

In what is quickly emerging as one of the most closely watched Senate races of the 2024 campaign, US Rep. Elissa Slotkin is aggressively acting on Stabenow's call for "the next generation of leadership."

Associated Press Associated Press January 27, 2023 10:06 am EST
Politics Stabenow's retirement scrambles Michigan Senate race in 2024
Politics Stabenow’s Retirement Scrambles Michigan Senate Race in 2024

Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced Thursday that she will not run for a fifth term in 2024, a surprise decision that sets up a scramble by both parties for an open seat in the key battleground state.

Associated Press Associated Press January 6, 2023 4:23 pm EST

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New legislation from Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) aims to make camping safer in Michigan—namely by keeping toxic coatings off tents. Health ‘Cancer-Free Camping’ Bill to Keep Toxic Chemical Coatings Off Tents Advances in Michigan Senate
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Economy On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families

Gas prices are down, jobs growth is up, and the Democratic-led government is on the verge of passing a once-in-a-generation bill to lower healthcare costs, fight climate change, and increase taxes on big corporations.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 10, 2022 12:42 pm EDT
Healthcare A burn pit at a US base. (Image via Shutterstock)
Healthcare Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits While in Afghanistan and Elsewhere Could Soon Get the Help They Need

Senators, including Michigan's Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, voted in favor of legislation that will help veterans seeking care for problems likely caused by exposure to burn pits.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 23, 2022 9:43 am EDT