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...
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:...
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,...
Sen. Hertel, Gov. Whitmer Continue Support for Michigan Veterans, Highlight ‘Make It in Michigan’ c. Veterans Home
Sen. Hertel helped secure funding for Chesterfield home, other vital support for veterans and their families in Macomb County and around the state NOTE: Photos from today are included below. CHESTERFIELD TWP., Mich....
Sen. Hertel Secures Funding for Transformational Projects to Improve Quality of Life for District 12 Residents
Investments secured by Sen. Hertel will upgrade water infrastructure, bolster public safety In June, the Michigan Legislature passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which is to begin October 1. Included in this historic, bipartisan budget was...
Sen. Hertel Joins Clay Twp. Supervisor at Town Hall to Discuss Transformational Water Infrastructure Project on Harsens Island
Discussions highlighted how an upcoming water infrastructure project, made possible by funding secured by Sen. Hertel, will impact Sans Souci residents HARSENS ISLAND, Mich. (August 18, 2023) — On Thursday, August 17, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates Signing of a Transformational State Budget, Major Investments for District 12
Included in the budget are major investments for District 12 in water infrastructure, education and public safety LANSING, Mich. (July 31, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement regarding the signing of...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates Key Funding for Public Safety and Michigan State Police
Sen. Hertel’s leadership and advocacy helped secure necessary funding to support first responders and keep Michigan communities safe LANSING, Mich. (July 18, 2023) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) joined Colonel Joe...
Sen. Hertel Secures Major Budget Wins for Macomb County to Improve Local Economy, Public Safety and Water Quality
Hertel’s advocacy secured funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, transformational new Macomb County Jail Intake project and local water infrastructure LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2023) — On Wednesday, the Michigan Legislature passed the...
Sen. Hertel, Gov. Whitmer Continue Support for Michigan Veterans, Highlight ‘Make It in Michigan’ c. Veterans Home
Sen. Hertel helped secure funding for Chesterfield home, other vital support for veterans and their families in Macomb County and around the state NOTE: Photos from today are included below. CHESTERFIELD TWP., Mich....
Sen. Hertel Joins Clay Twp. Supervisor at Town Hall to Discuss Transformational Water Infrastructure Project on Harsens Island
Discussions highlighted how an upcoming water infrastructure project, made possible by funding secured by Sen. Hertel, will impact Sans Souci residents HARSENS ISLAND, Mich. (August 18, 2023) — On Thursday, August 17, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates Signing of a Transformational State Budget, Major Investments for District 12
Included in the budget are major investments for District 12 in water infrastructure, education and public safety LANSING, Mich. (July 31, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement regarding the signing of...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates Key Funding for Public Safety and Michigan State Police
Sen. Hertel’s leadership and advocacy helped secure necessary funding to support first responders and keep Michigan communities safe LANSING, Mich. (July 18, 2023) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) joined Colonel Joe...
Sen. Hertel Secures Major Budget Wins for Macomb County to Improve Local Economy, Public Safety and Water Quality
Hertel’s advocacy secured funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, transformational new Macomb County Jail Intake project and local water infrastructure LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2023) — On Wednesday, the Michigan Legislature passed the...
Senate Passes ‘Teddy’s Law’ Bills from Hertel, Polehanki to Help Rescue Lab-Tested Animals
Bills incentivizes adoption of, requires annual reports on dogs and cats used in animal testing prior to euthanasia NOTE: Photo attached and included below. LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2023) — Today in Lansing, lawmakers passed Senate...
Sen. Hertel to Hold Town Hall to Connect With Local Residents, Discuss Pressing Issues
LANSING, Mich. (May 19, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) will be holding a town hall meeting on Monday, May 22, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Woods Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library. The event will be an opportunity for local...
Chair Hertel, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police Passes Initial Budget
Budget proposal continues Sen. Hertel’s commitment to Selfridge base with $11.5M investment LANSING, Mich. (April 25, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police...
Senate Democrats Take Long-Awaited, Life-Saving Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Bills will establish universal background checks, child access protection, and Emergency Response Protection Orders, which all have strong, widespread support LANSING, Mich. (March 16, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats took a strong...
Senate Judiciary Committee Passes 11-Bill Gun Violence Prevention Package
Bills have strong public support, backing from MSU, Oxford and other shooting victims and families, gun safety advocates, responsible gun owners, and law enforcement officials LANSING, Mich. (March 9, 2023) — Today, the Senate Civil Rights,...
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...
Advocating for Our Environment
Dear Neighbor, Here in our lakeshore community, we have access to one of the best natural resources our state has to offer — Lake St. Clair. From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island, each and every one of us depend on the lake, as it supplies drinking...
Legislative Update: Improving Health Outcomes, Investing in Our Communities and More
Dear Neighbor, Up in Lansing, our team has been busy working to craft a fiscally responsible state budget while also passing a slate of meaningful legislation to address the challenges facing our community. In recent weeks, we have been moving...
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...
❄️ Tips to Beat the Heat! Plus Local Cooling Center Locations
Dear Neighbor, The National Weather Service is expecting hot and humid conditions for much of this week, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values near and above 100 degrees. As we experience this heat wave, please take precautions to...
Building Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, As the school year ends and summer events begin to pop up, I hope you can find time to enjoy the season and all it has to offer surrounded by friends and family. Whether you like to visit a local farmers market, fish on Lake St....
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...
💦 Protecting Lake St. Clair (Plus Seasonal Resources!)
Dear Neighbor, From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island — Lake St. Clair is what binds each and every one of our communities together. As costal residents, we know the importance of clean water. Not only do we depend on the lake for drinking water,...
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