WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped the Senate pass the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. The bipartisan bill includes funding secured by Peters that will support high-impact, local public projects across Michigan, including to support small businesses, boost local economic development, and expand workforce opportunities. It also includes provisions to strengthen government oversight capabilities.

"This bipartisan legislation makes key investments to advance local community projects, strengthen Michigan's workforce, and uplift our small businesses, which are the engine ...