Sens. Hertel, Polehanki Introduce ‘Teddy’s Law’ to Help Rescue Lab-Tested Animals
Bills would incentivize adoption of, require annual reports on dogs and cats used in animal testing LANSING, Mich. (March 8, 2023) — Sens. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) recently introduced Senate...
Sen. Hertel Testifies on Universal Background Check Legislation to Protect Residents, Decrease Gun Violence
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee takes up 11-bill gun violence prevention package, hears supportive testimony from MSU, Oxford victims and families, law enforcement officials EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos of Sen. Hertel...
Senate Democrats Finalize Lowering MI Costs Plan, Send $1B in Historic Tax Relief to Governor’s Desk
McDonald Rivet’s Working Families Tax Credit, Hertel repeal of retirement tax to benefit 1.2M Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2023) — Today, Senate Democrats finalized the biggest tax relief initiative Michigan has seen in decades, sending...
Michigan Dems Introduce Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Legislative majority introduces bills in House and Senate LANSING, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 — Michigan House Democrats joined their Senate colleagues in the introduction of legislation to encourage gun safety and help prevent acts of violence like the...
Senate Democrats Celebrate Passage of Historic Tax Relief
Michiganders to see major savings under Lowering MI Costs Plan LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 16, 2023) — Today, Senate Democrats touted the passage of legislation to deliver the biggest tax relief initiative Michigan has seen in decades. The bill will...
Senate Passes Hertel Resolution Pushing for New Fighter Mission at Selfridge Air Base
Effort seeks to build on Michigan’s military presence, manufacturing infrastructure and geography to land lucrative contract LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 8, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted to pass Senate Resolution 9, legislation introduced by...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Working Families Tax Credit, Pension Tax Repeal to Immediately Support Struggling Residents
Majority moves quickly to deliver key priorities, will continue progress on pressing needs of Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2023) — The Michigan Senate Democratic Majority voted today to pass Senate Bill 1 to repeal the pension tax...
Sen. Hertel on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Claire Shores) has issued the following statement in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: “The Governor's mention of Senate Bill 1...
Sen. Hertel on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after being sworn into office to serve in the 102nd Michigan Legislature: “From Harper Woods to Harsens Island, our lakeshore district...
Sen. Hertel on Introduction of Retirement Tax Repeal Bill
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after introducing a bill to repeal the retirement tax on Michigan seniors: “For over a decade, Michigan families have been waiting for a...
Sens. Hertel, Polehanki Introduce ‘Teddy’s Law’ to Help Rescue Lab-Tested Animals
Bills would incentivize adoption of, require annual reports on dogs and cats used in animal testing LANSING, Mich. (March 8, 2023) — Sens. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) recently introduced Senate...
Sen. Hertel Testifies on Universal Background Check Legislation to Protect Residents, Decrease Gun Violence
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee takes up 11-bill gun violence prevention package, hears supportive testimony from MSU, Oxford victims and families, law enforcement officials EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos of Sen. Hertel...
Senate Democrats Finalize Lowering MI Costs Plan, Send $1B in Historic Tax Relief to Governor’s Desk
McDonald Rivet’s Working Families Tax Credit, Hertel repeal of retirement tax to benefit 1.2M Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2023) — Today, Senate Democrats finalized the biggest tax relief initiative Michigan has seen in decades, sending...
Michigan Dems Introduce Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Legislative majority introduces bills in House and Senate LANSING, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 — Michigan House Democrats joined their Senate colleagues in the introduction of legislation to encourage gun safety and help prevent acts of violence like the...
Senate Democrats Celebrate Passage of Historic Tax Relief
Michiganders to see major savings under Lowering MI Costs Plan LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 16, 2023) — Today, Senate Democrats touted the passage of legislation to deliver the biggest tax relief initiative Michigan has seen in decades. The bill will...
Senate Passes Hertel Resolution Pushing for New Fighter Mission at Selfridge Air Base
Effort seeks to build on Michigan’s military presence, manufacturing infrastructure and geography to land lucrative contract LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 8, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted to pass Senate Resolution 9, legislation introduced by...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Working Families Tax Credit, Pension Tax Repeal to Immediately Support Struggling Residents
Majority moves quickly to deliver key priorities, will continue progress on pressing needs of Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2023) — The Michigan Senate Democratic Majority voted today to pass Senate Bill 1 to repeal the pension tax...
Sen. Hertel on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Claire Shores) has issued the following statement in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: “The Governor's mention of Senate Bill 1...
Sen. Hertel on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after being sworn into office to serve in the 102nd Michigan Legislature: “From Harper Woods to Harsens Island, our lakeshore district...
Sen. Hertel on Introduction of Retirement Tax Repeal Bill
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after introducing a bill to repeal the retirement tax on Michigan seniors: “For over a decade, Michigan families have been waiting for a...
Happy Thanksgiving! And Updates from a Busy Legislative Session
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...
Upcoming Events (Nov. 17 Coffee Hour Canceled)
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...
Sens. Cavanagh, Hertel, Singh and Klinefelt Introduce Legislative Package to Reform End-of-Life Care Policy
Legislation will increase patient power, providing Michiganders suffering from a terminal illness with the fundamental freedom of choice in end-of-life options LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 9, 2023) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Kevin...
Happenings in District 12 and Upcoming Events
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...
Fighting to Lower Healthcare Costs and Other Updates
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...
Sen. Hertel Welcomes Grosse Pointe North Girls Soccer Team to Michigan Capitol, Celebrates Record-Breaking Season
LANSING, Mich. (October 17, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after welcoming the Grosse Pointe North Girls Soccer Team to the Michigan Capitol today in celebration of their accomplished 2023 season:...
Happenings in District 12 plus Upcoming Events
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...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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...
Sen. Hertel Stands with UAW Workers as Strike Begins
DETROIT, Mich. (September 15, 2023) — In response to UAW auto workers declaring a strike after failing to reach an agreement before their contracts with General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis expired last night at midnight, State Senator...
Sen. Hertel Brings Funding Back to Lakeshore District to Invest in Clean Water Infrastructure
Sen. Hertel secures $12 million for water infrastructure projects across District 12 that will improve residents’ quality of life and protect Lake St. Clair for generations to come Nestled between the St. Clair River and the Detroit River systems,...
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