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ICYMI: Defense News “Michigan bids to become America’s arsenal of rapid defense innovation”
“It’s the perfect marriage of Michiganders having the best manufacturing tradition in the country; fifth- and sixth-generation tradesmen, building precision tools with AI and tech of the future.” DETROIT, MI – Last week, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) hosted Army Secretary Dan Driscoll in Michigan to showcase the state’s leadership in the future of U.S. defense manufacturing. The visit included the Detroit Arsenal, where the Army is 3D-printing Patriot missile parts in weeks instead of years, advancing innovations in AI and robotics, and using virtual reality to design the future of defense. The tour also included the Ground Vehicle Systems Center, where Michigan’s modeling
Slotkin, Klobuchar, Ernst, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen American Biomanufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act to create jobs and create new markets for our farmers by strengthening the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) BioPreferred program, a program designed to promote the use of domestic biobased products. Biobased products are derived from raw materials such as plants and other renewable agricultural materials and provide an alternative to conventional petroleum derived products like plastic. “As our farmers deal with all kinds of changes, we must work to open up new markets and new opportunities for our
Slotkin Statement on Senate Votes to Block Arms Sales to Israel
Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement regarding the two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval regarding the sale of weapons to Israel. “Last night I unfortunately missed a vote series on two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval regarding the sale of weapons to Israel. “I have struggled with this Joint Resolution of Disapproval more than any previous votes in the nearly two years since Hamas initiated the attacks of October 7. I represent a state with a large Arab and Muslim population and a large Jewish population. And over these last two years, few issues have been as raw as this one. I have
DETROIT NEWS: Michigan Dems raise alarm over Musk team’s access to personal data of millions
“American citizens don’t want unelected billionaires with their private data, all their tax information, their Medicare healthcare records. … What do they want it for? The goals of a billionaire are not the same as the goals of the average American citizen. He has other conflicting interests,” Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, said Thursday on the Senate floor. Slotkin argued that Musk, whose companies hold billions worth of government contracts and who has business interests in China, should have to follow the law and file a publicly available financial disclosure after CBS News reported Friday that Musk won’t have to. “This is how we ensure
POAM VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH U.S. SENATOR ELISSA SLOTKIN
POAM VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH NEWLY ELECTED U.S. SENATOR ELISSA SLOTKIN On January 30, 2025, Jonathan Pignataro, President of the Calhoun County Deputy Sheriffs Association and POAM Vice President, met with Michigan’s newly elected U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Jon was representing POAM members on various issues. Senator Slotkin is very supportive of issues concerning law enforcement, and she has committed to supporting issues POAM brings forward. Senator Slotkin supported the Social Security Fairness Act, which affects many of our members. POAM thanks her for that support.