Sen. Hertel Joins Local Leaders to Celebrate the Life of Lou’s Pet Shop’s Beloved Tortoise, Franky 

by admin | Feb 3, 2025 | Press Release

GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — On Jan. 31, 2025, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) joined local leaders and Donnie Cook, owner of Lou’s Pet Shop, to celebrate the life of Franky the Sulcata tortoise. During the event, Sen. Hertel presented Mr. Cook...

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor

by jlindsay | Feb 3, 2025 | Press Release

NOTE: Legal documents related to today’s lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a lawsuit against...

Hertel Stands with Teachers, First Responders During Senate Committee Hearing on Critical Legislation Blocked by House Republicans

by admin | Jan 30, 2025 | Press Release

As Michigan House Republicans withhold vital legislation from being presented to the governor, Sen. Hertel calls for immediate end to their political games    LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee heard direct testimony from individuals...

Sen. Hertel on His ‘YES’ Vote Supporting Greater Government Transparency Through FOIA Expansion

by admin | Jan 29, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed a bipartisan package of bills to expand the scope of the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the Michigan Legislature and governor. In response to this announcement, Sen. Kevin Hertel...

Sen. Hertel on MDHHS Announcement to Move Youth Offenders From Grayling Facility to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center 

by admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Press Release

MT. CLEMENS, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services announced their intentions to close the Shawono Center in Grayling, Michigan, and relocate the youth offenders to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center. In response to this...

Sen. Hertel Continues Fight to Support Teachers, First Responders, Calls for an End to Political Games

by admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Press Release

As Michigan House Republicans withhold critical legislation from being presented to the governor, Sen. Hertel calls for immediate action    LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2025) — In response to the passage of Senate Resolution 3, which empowers the Senate Majority Leader to...