Gary Peters

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters’ announcement that he won’t run for reelection has left Democrats and Republicans across Michigan to reevaluate 2026's races. Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta evaluate the stakes.

Senator Gary Peters has just announced his retirement. Additionally, there is an upcoming debut album from a Michigan alternative rock artist. We also have news about an indigenous Michigan apple that can withstand temperature fluctuations. Lastly, we'll explore the history of Traverse City’s Botanic Garden.

We talk to the It's Just Politics team about Gary Peters' decision and the implications.

“After three terms in the House, and two terms in the Senate, I believe now is time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my current chapter, and then turn over the reins. I will therefore not seek re-election in 2026," said Peters in a video message.

Today, Michelle Jokisch Polo takes us through the Laken Riley Act and it's impacts on immigrants without legal status.

The DOOBIE Act, introduced by Senator Gary Peters, aims to update federal hiring policies by preventing disqualification of job applicants based on past marijuana use.

“Fire equipment, first off, tends to be very expensive and it’s difficult for fire departments, particularly smaller fire departments and more rural fire departments, to have the type of equipment necessary to protect individuals," said U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI).

The national defense bill passed both chambers. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) calls it a win for Michigan's military priorities like PFAS cleanup and raises for service members.

Departments have used Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or "SAFER," program grants to buy equipment and hire personnel.

The Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support Act (FLOODS) was signed into law by President Biden. Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters introduced the bill.