Kicking Off Summer with Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, The summer season is finally upon us! I hope you are your family are able to enjoy the sunshine and spend time taking advantage of all the fun summer activities our state offers. While summer break is here for our youngest...
Securing the Future of Selfridge + Other Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, I hope you’re soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the warm weather as spring winds down and the official start of summer approaches. Up in Lansing, our team has been busy working to take everything we hear from folks on the...
Hard at Work for You
Cutting Taxes and Lowering Costs The cost of living is simply too high. That’s why I’m focused on giving Michiganders a little extra breathing room in their budgets, so they can actually get ahead — not just get by. We’ve already made real...
Protecting Lake St. Clair
Dear Neighbor, From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island — Lake St. Clair is what binds each and every one of our communities together. As coastal residents, we know the importance of clean water. Not only do we depend on the lake for drinking water,...
Building Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, Our team has been making good use of the warmer weather and extra hours of sunshine to get out into the community and connect with folks. From coffee hours and small business visits to meetings with students and veterans, we’ve had a...
State Budget and Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, Warmer weather is finally here! The seasonal changes are not only welcome but also energizing, as my Senate colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week after a busy spring break spent connecting with the community. Back in...
Spending Spring Break Connecting with the Community
Dear Neighbor, With warmer weather just around the corner, I hope you and your family are able to get outside, soak up the sunlight, and enjoy the fresh spring air. I know I’m looking forward to making the most of all our lakeshore district has to...
📖 March is Reading Month! 📖
Dear Neighbor, Happy March is Reading Month! As the dad of two young boys, I see firsthand how reading sparks curiosity and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Whether it’s fueling imagination, strengthening comprehension skills, or...
Energy Bills are Out of Control, Kevin Hertel is Fighting to Lower Them
The Problem Because of constant rate increases, coupled with tariffs and reckless actions from Washington, Michigan families are being slapped with out-of-control energy bills.The Solution To tackle these skyrocketing costs head-on and give...
Recapping the 2026 State of the State Address
Dear Neighbor, Recently, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her final State of the State address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. During her speech, she laid out her plans for 2026 while reflecting on the...
Kicking Off Summer with Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, The summer season is finally upon us! I hope you are your family are able to enjoy the sunshine and spend time taking advantage of all the fun summer activities our state offers. While summer break is here for our youngest...
Securing the Future of Selfridge + Other Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, I hope you’re soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the warm weather as spring winds down and the official start of summer approaches. Up in Lansing, our team has been busy working to take everything we hear from folks on the...
Protecting Lake St. Clair
Dear Neighbor, From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island — Lake St. Clair is what binds each and every one of our communities together. As coastal residents, we know the importance of clean water. Not only do we depend on the lake for drinking water,...
Building Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, Our team has been making good use of the warmer weather and extra hours of sunshine to get out into the community and connect with folks. From coffee hours and small business visits to meetings with students and veterans, we’ve had a...
State Budget and Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, Warmer weather is finally here! The seasonal changes are not only welcome but also energizing, as my Senate colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week after a busy spring break spent connecting with the community. Back in...
Spending Spring Break Connecting with the Community
Dear Neighbor, With warmer weather just around the corner, I hope you and your family are able to get outside, soak up the sunlight, and enjoy the fresh spring air. I know I’m looking forward to making the most of all our lakeshore district has to...
📖 March is Reading Month! 📖
Dear Neighbor, Happy March is Reading Month! As the dad of two young boys, I see firsthand how reading sparks curiosity and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Whether it’s fueling imagination, strengthening comprehension skills, or...
Recapping the 2026 State of the State Address
Dear Neighbor, Recently, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her final State of the State address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. During her speech, she laid out her plans for 2026 while reflecting on the...
Community Connections and Celebrations
Dear Neighbor, While our team has been busy in Lansing with budget negotiations beginning and legislative schedules ramping up, there’s much happening across our lakeshore district as well. From coffee hours to community celebrations — it’s...
Protecting Kids Online, Lowering Utility Costs, and Other Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, I hope you and your loved ones are staying warm amid the freezing temperatures that have been hitting our state. Despite the many snow days Michigan students have been enjoying recently, my colleagues and I have been braving the...
Hard at Work for You
Cutting Taxes and Lowering Costs The cost of living is simply too high. That’s why I’m focused on giving Michiganders a little extra breathing room in their budgets, so they can actually get ahead — not just get by. We’ve already made real...
Energy Bills are Out of Control, Kevin Hertel is Fighting to Lower Them
The Problem Because of constant rate increases, coupled with tariffs and reckless actions from Washington, Michigan families are being slapped with out-of-control energy bills.The Solution To tackle these skyrocketing costs head-on and give...
Champions Historic $1 Billion+ Tax Cut
Whether you’re a worker trying to make ends meet amid rising costs, a parent looking for ways to save for your kids’ college fund, or a senior wanting to retire with dignity, we’re focused on giving economic relief to those who need it most. Learn...
Delivering Solutions for Michigan Families
Lowering Costs for You Between groceries and gas, child care and doctors' visits, the cost of living adds up really quick. As folks face these high costs and economic uncertainty, Michiganders need real, immediate relief. That's why I’ve been...
Investing in Our Community – Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe
Investing in Our CommunityRedesigning Safe and Walkable Streets Championed funding for Detroit and the Grosse Pointes to co-design a future for Mack Avenue, including green design, pedestrian-friendly corridors, and mixed-use zoning. Secured...
Investing in Our Community – St. Clair Shores
Investing in Our CommunitySecuring the Future of Selfridge Secured tens of millions of dollars to upgrade the infrastructure at Selfridge and position the base for a future fighter mission. Thanks to these investments, the base has been awarded new...
Investing in Our Community – Mount Clemens
Fighting to Protect Lake St. Clair In the Michigan Senate, I have the honor of representing the entire United States shoreline of Lake St. Clair — from Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island. Here in our lakeshore district, Lake St. Clair binds each and...
Investing in Our Community – Chesterfield & New Baltimore
Investing in Our CommunitySecuring the Future of Selfridge Secured tens of millions of dollars to upgrade the infrastructure at Selfridge and position the base for a future fighter mission. Thanks to these investments, the base has been awarded new...
Investing in Our Community – Algonac & Clay
Investing in Our CommunityRenovating the Algonac Pool Fought to secure resources for the city of Algonac to renovate the Lions Field community swimming pool, which was closed in 2020 due to significant water loss.Fighting Phragmites Worked with the...
2024 Year in Review
Dear Neighbor,As we enter a new year and a new legislative session, I want to take a moment to reach out and reflect on the progress made and victories won for the people of our lakeshore district. Together with your partnership, we’ve been able to...