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Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs for Michigan National Guard Members and Their Families
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bills 370, 540, and 542. These bills will lower the cost of health care and child care for members of the Michigan National Guard and their families. These bipartisan bills will strengthen the support...
Hertel Celebrates Accelerated Increase of Michigan’s Minimum Wage Taking Effect
Hertel’s Senate Bill 8, passed earlier this year, put the accelerated increase into action to benefit working families LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced that effective Jan. 1, 2026, the...
Sen. Hertel Highlights State Efforts to Deliver Results for Macomb County Communities
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (Dec. 3, 2025) — Ahead of the annual 2025 State of Macomb County Address, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), who represents communities along the shoreline of Lake St. Clair, issued the following statement: “With a new fighter mission coming...
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Despite the cold temperatures, I had a great time connecting with folks at the New Baltimore Jingle Bell Run last weekend! Thank you to all of the event organizers and participants who come together to make this such a festive community event year after year. ... See MoreSee Less
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Many folks throughout our community are being sent a false political attack ad disguised as a “utility bill update.” This mailer was sent by a political action committee funded by the Devos family, other billionaires and corporate interests including utility companies — none of who have an interest in lowering the ridiculous energy rates that we all pay. What they do care about is the same old negative politics we are all tired of. More lies, division, and hatred so they can continue to advance their corporate agenda while we all pay more.
The truth is that the Trump administration’s requirement to keep coal plants open is increasing the cost of energy for everyone. ... See MoreSee Less
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National Guard members have the same day-to-day costs anyone else does, including child care, health care, and student loans. And when someone takes the selfless step to sign up for service, their actions deserve to be honored with our fullest support.
This week, the Governor signed legislation that will help us meet a broader range of their needs by strengthening the support systems service members rely on. My bill, specifically, will help our Guard members pay for child care costs during their required drills and annual trainings.
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Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs for Michigan National Guard Members and Their Families
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