Dear Neighbor,  Happy New Year! One year ago today, I was sworn into the Michigan Senate. It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and we’ve made great strides to find solutions and deliver results for District 12 — from empowering workers and supporting...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had a joyous holiday season surrounded by friends and family.   With the new year rapidly approaching, I have been taking time to look back and reflect on my first year in the State Senate. In only 12 months, we were able...

Dear Neighbor,  The holiday season is officially upon us! I hope you’re able to enjoy time taking part in all of the winter festivities with family and friends as we celebrate the many things we have to be thankful for. Looking back on my first...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. As the snow begins to fall and we usher in a new season, I hope you are taking time to rest and spend time with loved ones. The end of the year is a perfect...

Dear Neighbor,  Happy Thanksgiving! I know the holiday is still a week away, but as this is my last newsletter before Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday. I hope you are able to take some time to enjoy...

Dear Neighbor,  Unfortunately, my upcoming coffee hour that was planned for Friday, November 17 has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict.The good news is that we have another coffee hour coming up next week on Monday, November 20! I invite...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you and your family had a safe and fun Halloween. As the leaves continue to fall, the cold weather begins to take over and the Michigan Senate continues to deliver on the issues that matter most to residents — I wanted to...

Dear Neighbor,  From expanding access to health insurance and lowering the cost of prescription drugs to taking steps to protect our environment — we have had several busy weeks in Lansing, working to deliver real solutions to the problems facing...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you are enjoying the start of the fall and embracing all that this new season has to offer — whether you’re watching football, visiting the cider mill with your family or simply enjoying the cool, autumn breeze.   While the...

Dear Neighbor, With fall officially in full swing, I hope you are able to take some time during these next few months to go outside and enjoy all the wonderful autumn festivities our state offers. From cider mills and apple picking to watching the...

Dear Neighbor,  Happy Thanksgiving! I know the holiday is still a week away, but as this is my last newsletter before Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday. I hope you are able to take some time to enjoy...

Dear Neighbor,  Unfortunately, my upcoming coffee hour that was planned for Friday, November 17 has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict.The good news is that we have another coffee hour coming up next week on Monday, November 20! I invite...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you and your family had a safe and fun Halloween. As the leaves continue to fall, the cold weather begins to take over and the Michigan Senate continues to deliver on the issues that matter most to residents — I wanted to...

Dear Neighbor,  From expanding access to health insurance and lowering the cost of prescription drugs to taking steps to protect our environment — we have had several busy weeks in Lansing, working to deliver real solutions to the problems facing...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you are enjoying the start of the fall and embracing all that this new season has to offer — whether you’re watching football, visiting the cider mill with your family or simply enjoying the cool, autumn breeze.   While the...

Dear Neighbor, With fall officially in full swing, I hope you are able to take some time during these next few months to go outside and enjoy all the wonderful autumn festivities our state offers. From cider mills and apple picking to watching the...

Dear Neighbor,  As the summer season draws to a close, I’m excited to look back and share more information about the historic state budget that was signed into law last month and will take effect October 1. Included in this bipartisan budget is...

Dear Neighbor, On Wednesday, August 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., I am hosting a Small Business Town Hall where attendees can hear from local and statewide organizations designed to support existing small business owners and budding...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you are enjoying the last weeks of summer before the crisp, cool autumn air approaches.   As we near the end of the season, I wanted to take a moment to reach out and share with you what Team Hertel has been up to during the...

Dear Neighbor, I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the summer sun! While my last newsletter focused on the budget, I wanted to take a moment to also share some policy wins that took place during the spring legislative session. Below, you’ll...