Stories tagged: "Gary Peters"

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
Healthcare Abortion rights demonstrators rally on the National Mall in Washington, during protests across the country, on Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
Healthcare EXCLUSIVE: Only 13% of Republican Voters Say Recent Developments Around Abortion Make Them Happy, Poll Shows

Forty-seven percent of likely voters said they felt “worried” about recent developments regarding abortion rights, while more than four in 10 reported feeling “angry" or “sad.” 

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 23, 2022 7:46 am EDT
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Health Michigan Senators Show Their Support for Bill Guaranteeing Americans the Right to Abortion Care

"I strongly support the women of this country," Sen. Stabenow said Wednesday ahead of her vote in support of the Women's Health Protection Act.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 11, 2022 4:31 pm EDT
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Economy Semiconductor Shortages Have Hobbled the Auto Industry. Michigan Leaders Are Trying to Fix It.

The semiconductor shortage has limited auto production and driven up prices for available cars.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans March 15, 2022 4:45 pm EDT

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President Joe Biden speaks during an announcement related to small businesses at the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) Uncategorized Enough Bad News: Five Ways Politicians Are Actually Helping Michigan Families
Also known as adventurous play or child-led play, risky play is most simply defined as play that is thrilling and exciting, and that also involves uncertainty, or risk of injury. Family Easy Ways for Michigan Parents to Create Adventurous Play for Kids
Millions of Michiganders are waiting on news of student loan forgiveness. Education Voters Want Student Debt Erased—But Many Michiganders Don’t Have to Wait
Michigan is filled with dog-friendly beaches. Family & Pets 21 Dog-Friendly Michigan Beaches That’ll Give Your Pooch the Zoomies
Commentary Sens. Raphael Warnock and John Ossof of Georgia.
Commentary How Georgia’s Blue Flip Will Affect Michigan

Both Georgia Senate seats flipped from red to blue, and that’s shaking up the Senate in ways that could help Michiganders.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel January 11, 2021 1:04 pm EST
Elections John James speaking at an election night event in August 2018. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Elections John James Finally Concedes to Gary Peters in Senate Race

After casting doubt on the legitimacy of the election, two-time Republican Senate hopeful John James conceded after the Michigan Board of Canvassers certified the election results.

Associated Press Associated Press November 25, 2020 10:10 am EST