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Senator Gary Peters Secures Funding for Michigan Communities Through Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

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Michigan Senator Gary Peters played a crucial role in the Senate Appropriations Committee's passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which includes provisions that support economic and workforce development initiatives, expand access to quality health care, and improve access to safe drinking water for Michigan families. The bill also allocates funding for various programs, including education, cybersecurity, and public health initiatives. Peters expressed his concern over the lack of funding for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, which provides essential services to local communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • $1 million was secured for technology upgrades at the Detroit Public Schools Community District's Davis Aerospace Technical High School to increase enrollment and improve the workforce pipeline of skilled students.
  • $500,000 was allocated for the Jackson County Airport to bolster enrollment in its aviation technician training program, which is open to current high school students and recent graduates.
  • $500,000 was included to help Grand Valley State University develop and expand educational opportunities for veterans and underserved students living in rural areas of Michigan.
  • $1.5 million was secured for Saginaw Valley State University to support equipment and technology upgrades for its Lake Huron Environmental Sciences Research Station.
  • $750,000 was allocated for the Kent Intermediate School District's Career Tech Center to increase enrollees in courses that prepare students for high-demand careers in fields such as health care, manufacturing, information technology, and skilled trades.
  • $819,000 was secured for Western Michigan University to purchase training equipment necessary to prepare qualified graduates for the aviation industry.
  • $985,000 was allocated for Eastern Michigan University's aviation program to help boost enrollment and train the next generation of aviation professionals.
  • $606,000 was included for Northern Michigan University to construct an advanced cybersecurity classroom and laboratory.
  • $1,226,000 was secured for Central Michigan University to increase opportunities for students in rural areas to gain education in the health care field using both in-person instruction and distanced educational technologies.
  • $230,000 was allocated for Macomb Community College to support its Student Success Center and further implement and scale up student tutoring and academic support to reduce achievement gaps and improve student success rates.

Statistics:

  • $5 million was allocated for the CDC's Lead Exposure Registry to support the Flint Registry, which has helped deliver comprehensive health and support services to Genesee County residents impacted by lead contamination.
  • $3 million was included for the Youth Prevention and Recovery Initiative, a substance abuse program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) that expands access to medication treatment for adolescents suffering from opioid addiction.
  • $11 million was allocated for the CDC's Injury Control Research Center (ICRC) to help develop policy and programs aimed at reducing preventable injury at the local, state, and federal level.
  • $260 million was secured for the Department of Labor's Office of Wage and Hour Division, which aims to enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce and achieve compliance with safe labor standards.

Sources:

  • "U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helps Senate Appropriations Committee pass Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act" by Michigan Senator Gary Peters
  • "Peters Secures Crucial Funding for Michigan Families, Students, and Communities in Appropriations Bill" by Michigan Senator Gary Peters
  • "Peters Concerned by Lack of Funding for Corporation for Public Broadcasting" by Michigan Senator Gary Peters

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