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,...
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...
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...
Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month & Other Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, While we are in the thick of budget season up in Lansing, the Michigan Senate has also had a busy legislative calendar as we work to advance policies to address the everyday issues facing residents. In this newsletter, you can read...
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...
Community Connections + Upcoming Summer Events
Dear Neighbor, The sunshine has been out in full force, and I could not be more excited about the many things happening across our lakeshore district this season. With Lake St. Clair, a wide variety of lakefront restaurants, vibrant small...
Summer in Pure Michigan — Water, Boating and Fishing
Dear Neighbor, From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island — Lake St. Clair is what binds eachand 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, but...
Investments to Improve Public Safety + Secure the Future of Selfridge
Dear Neighbor, With spring finally here and all the sunshine and warmth that accompanies the new season, I’m energized to continue delivering results for our lakeshore community and look forward to all we can accomplish together. Since my last...
McDonald Rivet, Anthony, Hertel, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Mentzer, and Churches Introduce ‘Child Care for All’ Legislation
New plan aims to lower costs for Michigan families and providers, boost workforce LANSING, Mich. (April 18, 2024) — Today, Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), Rep....
Chair Hertel, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police Passes Initial Budgets
Sen. Hertel continues his commitment to securing the future of Selfridge ANGB LANSING, Mich. (April 16, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police (MVSP) passed...
Join Me and SOS Benson for a Voting and Elections Town Hall!
Dear Neighbor, Please join me and a slate of special guests in Grosse Pointe Woods for a Voting and Elections Town Hall! During the event, we’ll break down some of the recent changes to our state’s election laws — including new options for early...
Community Connections and Investments
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...
Creating a Brighter, Healthier Future for Michigan + Other Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, Happy spring, District 12! I hope you and your family are able to enjoy the extra sunshine and warm weather that is heading our way. Team Hertel has been making good use of the longer days, as we have been busy both in Lansing and...
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