WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters issued the following press release:
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured robust investments for Michigan priorities and high-impact, local public projects in the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that passed the Senate. The bill includes funding for strengthening Michigan's water infrastructure, protecting our wildlife and environment, and improving access to clean drinking water for Michiganders. As Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, Peters also advocated and secured increased funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which plays a critical role in protecting and restor...