U.S. Senator Gary Peters continues to fight for the relief and resources that Michganders need and has been outspoken on the action we need to take following the murder of George Floyd. From introducing legislation to create a National Criminal Justice Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system, to working to ensure that we are able to safely reopen our economy and get Michiganders back to work – Gary is putting Michigan first.
Read below on Gary’s work for Michigan this week:
GARY IS FIGHTING TO REFORM CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
After the murder of George Floyd, Gary has been outspoken on addressing racial inequalities and reforming our criminal justice system:
- “My heart breaks for George Floyd, for his loved ones and for all who are hurt by this senseless and indefensible death. The pain and heartbreak in Minneapolis and across the nation are a reminder of the work we must do so America can achieve her promise of equality.”
- Gary has been working and having conversations with community and faith leaders across Michigan and has directed people to donate to Detroit NAACP to support their work in the fight for equality.
- Gary reintroduced a bill to create a National Criminal Justice Commission to assess the criminal justice system. His bipartisan bill passed the Senate in 2018.
WNEM: Peters introduces bill to create commission to overhaul criminal justice system
- There is unprecedented bipartisan support in Congress for a bill aimed at studying and revamping the country’s entire criminal justice system.
- Peters is sponsoring legislation that would create a 14-member bipartisan National Criminal Justice Commission to assess the entire system top to bottom.
- The commission’s goal would be to propose reforms, address the most pressing issues including inequality, overburdened courts, skyrocketing incarceration costs, and relationships between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.
- “It’s why I once again have strong bipartisan support. I have 20 co-sponsors, roughly half republicans, half democrats. I also have organizations, police organizations all across the country that have endorsed this legislation as well as civil rights and civil liberties groups,” Peters said.
GARY DISCUSSES WORK FOR MICHIGAN DURING VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
Gary participated in a town hall hosted by Rick Albin and Sheri Jones where he discussed his work to create a National Commission on Criminal Justice, provide needed relief to Michiganders facing the COVID-19 crisis, protect small businesses, and improve broadband internet infrastructure. Watch here.
MICHIGANDER FROM DOWAGIAC PRAISES GARY’S EFFECTIVENESS
In a Leader Publications letter to the editor, Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac discusses Gary’s bipartisanship, ability to get things done, and why he deserves to be reelected.
Leader Publications: Letter to the Editor: Gary Peters should be re-elected
- Gary Peters gets results for Michigan and should be re-elected to the Senate. We are in a time of crisis and need proven leadership representing us in Washington. According to the Lugar Center rankings for 2019, Gary Peters is the 12th most bipartisan senator overall and the third most bipartisan Democrat. This means that Peters knows how to get bills passed.
- Peters’ bipartisan efforts have involved issues that affect all aspects of our lives.
- Michigan needs Gary Peters in the U. S. Senate. Let’s re-elect this hard-working senator who knows how to get things done!
GARY IS FIGHTING FOR FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING
Gary participated in a virtual rally with the MEA, AFT Michigan, and other organizations in Michigan to push for federal education funding.
White Lake Beacon: Education community pushes for federal support for education amidst COVID-19
- Gary spoke with educators across Michigan on ways to ensure earlier and additional funding for schools in Michigan. The Our Children, Our Future rally urged Congress to pass more than $175 billion for public schools across the county as schools continue to be threatened by the Coronavirus.
- “We have to make sure our public schools stay strong and vibrant, particularly as the fall rolls around, which is why we have to fight for federal funding. We have to invest in our students now. They can’t fall behind. Our public schools cannot be a causality of COVID-19.”
GARY GETS RESULTS FOR MICHIGAN CHERRY GROWERS
Gary successfully pushed the U.S. International Trade Commission to start tracking Turkish cherry imports to try and determine the actual impact they have on the market and Michigan’s growers
- Michigan’s cherry growers have faced unfair Turkish and foreign dumpers for years and Gary is fighting against the trade imbalance devastating Michigan’s cherry growers.
- “I believe it is going to show very clearly what growers and processors in Traverse City know all too well, that Turkey’s dumping of this product is having a devastating impact on the industry here in our state.”
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