Great Lakes PAC was founded by former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow to support candidates who share her vision for the future of our country. Great Lakes PAC is dedicated to supporting those who promote economic opportunity; make health care, including behavioral health, accessible and affordable; invest in education and innovation; protect the Great Lakes; and provide a safe and secure future for all families.
Great Lakes PAC
PO Box 1295
East Lansing, MI 48826
The Common Bridge Podcast
On May 27, 2026 at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, Sen. Debbie Stabenow joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast for the Michigan Hospital Association to discuss healthcare policy issues, upcoming Medicaid changes, access challenges impacting rural communities and her appreciation for Michigan’s health care workforce.
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Washington and Pharma Are Helping China Win | Opinion in Newsweek
In a June 25, 2026 opinion column, Sen. Stabenow argues that the United States is unintentionally helping China become a global leader in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals by allowing policies and business incentives that encourage American drug companies to invest, conduct research, and partner with Chinese firms. Framing the issue as both an economic and national security concern, the column calls on policymakers to adopt measures that encourage more pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing in the United States to preserve America's leadership in the life sciences.
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Op-Ed in Forbes and Detroit News
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that runs the Medicare program, issued a proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system. The rule would reduce home health care payments by an estimated 6.4%, or $1.13 billion in 2026, relative to 2025. That reduction follows on the heels of nearly 9% in cuts already in place from 2023 through 2025. Senator Stabenow penned an opinion piece, published in Forbes and the Detroit News, that suggests there’s a better alternative to making or pausing cuts: root out existing fraud.
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Michigan Political History Society Interview
In the fall of 2025, Senator Stabenow was interviewed by WXYZ-TV/Channel 7's Chuck Stokes for the Michigan Political History Society's James J. Blanchard Living Library. The interview, that runs just over one hour, dives into her personal history and her 50 years of esteemed public service.
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