Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Sen. Hertel’s Legislation to Expand Survivor Benefits for Public Safety Officers
Michigan Senate takes bipartisan steps to bolster support for first responders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 834. Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), this...
Senate Committee Advances Sen. Hertel’s Legislation to Expand Survivor Benefits for Public Safety Officers
On the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Michigan Senate takes bipartisan steps to bolster support for first responders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 11, 2024) — On the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist...
Sen. Hertel, Mayor Gillis Join Local Leaders at Groundbreaking of Lions Field Community Pool Construction
Transformational project to enhance the Algonac community was made possible by funds Sen. Hertel secured in the 2025 State Budget ALGONAC, Mich. (Sept. 9, 2024) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and Algonac Mayor Rocky Gillis...
Sen. Hertel Joins Local Leaders to Celebrate St. Clair Shores Native Being Named 2024 Miss Hockey
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (August 6, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after joining local leaders at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena to celebrate Sophie Ancona being named 2024 Miss Hockey: “I am...
Sen. Hertel, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Miller Celebrate Funding Secured for Local Water Monitoring Efforts
Funding for SEMCOG’s Drinking Water Monitoring Program will ensure local communities are equipped with the knowledge necessary to protect public health MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (August 6, 2024) — On July 24, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal...
Sen. Hertel, Rep. Mentzer Join Local Leaders at Demolition of Mt. Clemens Victory Inn, Break Ground on Housing Project
Demolition of the old Victory Inn, made possible by state funds, marks the beginning of transformational project to bring more housing options to the city MT. CLEMENS, Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates Signing of State Budget, Including Investments to Build up Senate District 12
DETROIT, Mich. (July 24, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement regarding the governor’s signing of the state budget for the upcoming 2025 Fiscal Year: “This state budget is more than just numbers on a...
Sen. Hertel Applauds Plans for New Gestamp Factory in Chesterfield
Made possible by Michigan Strategic Fund incentives, the new project will create good-paying jobs and keep Michigan competitive in the evolving automobile industry CHESTERFIELD, Mich. (July 11, 2024) — Earlier this week, the Michigan Economic...
Michigan Senate Passes Legislative Package Led by Sens. Hertel, Santana, Geiss, Camilleri and Klinefelt to Establish a State-Based Health Insurance Exchange
Legislation would provide the state of Michigan with greater flexibility to expand access to affordable healthcare and improve health outcomes for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills...
Sens. Klinefelt, Anthony, Hertel and Irwin Introduce Legislative Package to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults
LANSING, Mich. (June 12, 2024) — Today, Sens. Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bills 922-925 to better protect those who are unable to...
Sen. Hertel Joins Local Leaders to Celebrate St. Clair Shores Native Being Named 2024 Miss Hockey
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (August 6, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after joining local leaders at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena to celebrate Sophie Ancona being named 2024 Miss Hockey: “I am...
Sen. Hertel, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Miller Celebrate Funding Secured for Local Water Monitoring Efforts
Funding for SEMCOG’s Drinking Water Monitoring Program will ensure local communities are equipped with the knowledge necessary to protect public health MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (August 6, 2024) — On July 24, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal...
Sen. Hertel, Rep. Mentzer Join Local Leaders at Demolition of Mt. Clemens Victory Inn, Break Ground on Housing Project
Demolition of the old Victory Inn, made possible by state funds, marks the beginning of transformational project to bring more housing options to the city MT. CLEMENS, Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates Signing of State Budget, Including Investments to Build up Senate District 12
DETROIT, Mich. (July 24, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement regarding the governor’s signing of the state budget for the upcoming 2025 Fiscal Year: “This state budget is more than just numbers on a...
Sen. Hertel Applauds Plans for New Gestamp Factory in Chesterfield
Made possible by Michigan Strategic Fund incentives, the new project will create good-paying jobs and keep Michigan competitive in the evolving automobile industry CHESTERFIELD, Mich. (July 11, 2024) — Earlier this week, the Michigan Economic...
Michigan Senate Passes Legislative Package Led by Sens. Hertel, Santana, Geiss, Camilleri and Klinefelt to Establish a State-Based Health Insurance Exchange
Legislation would provide the state of Michigan with greater flexibility to expand access to affordable healthcare and improve health outcomes for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills...
Sens. Klinefelt, Anthony, Hertel and Irwin Introduce Legislative Package to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults
LANSING, Mich. (June 12, 2024) — Today, Sens. Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bills 922-925 to better protect those who are unable to...
Sen. Hertel Meets with Student Gun Violence Prevention Advocates to Discuss Solutions, Encourage Continued Activism
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. (June 6, 2024) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) met with the Grosse Pointe North High School’s chapter of Students Demand Action to listen to their experiences, talk about the importance of civic engagement...
Michigan Senate Passes Sen. Hertel’s Legislation to Expand Municipalities’ Toolbox for Building Strong, Vibrant Downtowns
Bipartisan legislation to modify the definition of a downtown district would allow communities such as Clay Township to grow their downtown footprint LANSING, Mich. (June 5, 2024) — Yesterday, the Michigan Senate acted in a bipartisan fashion to...
Michigan Senate Passes Sen. Hertel’s Legislation to Drive Economic Development Across Michigan, Promote Job Creation and Boost Local Revenue Streams
Legislation to attract large-scale data centers will allow Michigan to cultivate the economy of the future, resulting in a positive impact on jobs, local businesses, education, and more LANSING, Mich. (May 9, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate...
Your Guide to the 2024 Election
Dear Neighbor, The 2024 Election is here! Voting is one of our most fundamental rights in a functioning democracy. From local school board and city council races to state and federal races, your voice and your vote matter. Michigan has...
Honey, Hunting and Health Care: How Senate Democrats are Uplifting Michigan’s Rural Communities
Michigan’s rural communities are close-knit, bonded by a sense of pride in place and rooted in connections that, for some, go back for generations. Neighbors not only care for each other, but are also thoughtful stewards of the forests, fields, and...
Spooktacular Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, It’s been another busy few weeks up in Lansing! In addition to the Senate moving legislation through the committee process, Gov. Whitmer’s pen has been hard at work signing over a dozen bills into law, including my legislation that...
Sen. Hertel on the Senate’s Passage of Protections Against Abuse for Vulnerable Adults
To protect the state’s aging population and vulnerable adults, the Michigan Senate takes bipartisan action to implement tools to better detect and address cases of abuse LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Elder abuse and exploitation is a serious...
🍂 Jumping into Fall with Community Connections and Investments!
Dear Neighbor, After the Lions’ exciting victory on Sunday, it looks like we have another great fall ahead of us! Even if you’re not a fan of football, I hope you are still enjoying the season and embracing all that it has to offer — whether...
Senate Committee Unanimously Votes to Advance Legislative Package to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults
To better protect the state’s aging population and vulnerable adults, Michigan Senate seeks to implement tools to better detect and address cases of abuse LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — According to the Michigan Dept. of Attorney General,...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
From over-the-counter contraception to postpartum contraception, Senate Democrats are paving the way to a future where Michiganders have full control over their reproductive health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh...
Senior Newsletter
Dear Neighbor, Michigan seniors have contributed to our state for decades, working to build up Michigan for future generations. As a result, they deserve to lead lives filled with security, dignity, and peace of mind. As your state Senator, I am...
Supporting First Responders & Other Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, With the cool autumn air officially here, my colleagues and I have returned to Lansing after a summer full of community connections, events, and celebrations. Back at the Capitol, we’ve hit the ground running to advance...
Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Sen. Hertel’s Legislation to Expand Survivor Benefits for Public Safety Officers
Michigan Senate takes bipartisan steps to bolster support for first responders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 834. Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), this...
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