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Sen. Hertel Responds to President Trump’s Threats Toward Gordie Howe International Bridge Progress 

Sen. Hertel Responds to President Trump’s Threats Toward Gordie Howe International Bridge Progress 

by jlindsay | Feb 11, 2026 | Press Release

DETROIT, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2026) —After news broke that President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) released the following statement:    “For years, elected leaders in both the...
Sen. Hertel Highlights How Michigan’s EITC Expansion Can Save Families Hundreds of Additional Dollars This Tax Season 

Sen. Hertel Highlights How Michigan’s EITC Expansion Can Save Families Hundreds of Additional Dollars This Tax Season 

by admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Press Release

Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit can help over 665,000 families save an average of $3,800 on their taxes    LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2026) — As Michiganders begin to receive their W2s in preparation for tax season, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) is...
Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers

Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers

by admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Education, Press Release

‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill package would hold Big Tech accountable for unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats hosted a press conference to spread awareness on the well-documented...
Sen. Hertel Tackles Skyrocketing Utility Costs, Introduces Bill to Provide Michiganders Much-Needed Relief and Security 

Sen. Hertel Tackles Skyrocketing Utility Costs, Introduces Bill to Provide Michiganders Much-Needed Relief and Security 

by admin | Jan 15, 2026 | Energy, Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 15, 2026) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) introduced Senate Bill 768 to combat outrageous utility costs that have gone up 11% since Jan. 2025 and are putting the squeeze on Michiganders. SB 768 would establish a multiyear rate plan...
Senate Democrats Champion Bill Package to Protect Michigan Kids from Dangers Associated with Social Media, AI Usage

Senate Democrats Champion Bill Package to Protect Michigan Kids from Dangers Associated with Social Media, AI Usage

by jlindsay | Dec 17, 2025 | Press Release

Legislation would help combat the detrimental effects of unfettered online activity on Michigan kids, from increasing mental health challenges and addiction to other safety concerns LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Today, Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kevin...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids Loses $56,600 in State Funding Following House Appropriations Committee’s Unexpected Funding Reversal

Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids Loses $56,600 in State Funding Following House Appropriations Committee’s Unexpected Funding Reversal

by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | Press Release

This unprecedented budget cut puts the organization, which helps children dealing with hair loss, in a tough financial situation ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (Dec. 15, 2025) — Earlier this week, the Michigan House Appropriations Committee exploited a rarely used provision...
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