Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Package to Protect Vulnerable Adults from Abuse
Michigan Senate takes action to help communities better detect and address cases of elder abuse and exploitation LANSING, Mich. (April 16, 2025) — Elder abuse and exploitation is a serious and growing concern and, today, the Michigan Senate...
Sen. Hertel Named Michigan Economic Developers Association’s 2025 Legislative Economic Development Champion
The award recognizes Hertel for championing legislation that positions Michigan as a hub for data centers and drives economic growth LANSING, Mich. (April 11, 2025) — Yesterday, the Michigan Economic Developers Association named Sen. Kevin Hertel...
Sen. Hertel Continues Push for Oakland County to Address Their Combined Sewer Overflows
Oakland County’s discharge of 1.2 million gallons of raw sewage into the Red Run Drain is the latest reminder of the urgent need for investments in local water infrastructure MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (April 10, 2025) — Last week, heavy storms...
Sen. Hertel Joins Health Care Professionals in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid
LANSING, Mich. (March 20, 2025) — In recent weeks, Washington Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, have been laying the groundwork to make massive cuts to Medicaid. To protect the program and the essential health care...
Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by...
Sen. Hertel Condemns Trump Administration’s Freeze on Funding for Michigan State Police, Public Safety Initiatives
LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — This week, representatives from the Michigan State Police provided testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, and State Police regarding the impact of the Trump Administration’s hold...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates National School Breakfast Week with Students, Staff at Lighthouse Elementary
Visit highlights how Michigan’s Free Breakfast and Lunch Program sets students up for success in the classroom NEW BALTIMORE, Mich. (March 7, 2025) — During National School Breakfast Week, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) stopped by...
Sen. Hertel Calls for Tougher Standards on Oakland County to Protect Lake St. Clair
With Macomb County leaders stepping up to reduce combined sewer overflows, it’s time for Oakland County to do the same MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (March 6, 2025) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) is joining Macomb County Public Works Commissioner...
Michigan Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults
Senate Democrats continue the fight to ensure Michigan’s seniors and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and exploitation LANSING, Mich. (February 27, 2025) — Determined to ensure all Michiganders, including vulnerable adults, have...
Sen. Hertel Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address, Looks Forward to Working Together on Selfridge
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight and her proposal to include a $26 million investment in the state...
Sen. Hertel Named Michigan Economic Developers Association’s 2025 Legislative Economic Development Champion
The award recognizes Hertel for championing legislation that positions Michigan as a hub for data centers and drives economic growth LANSING, Mich. (April 11, 2025) — Yesterday, the Michigan Economic Developers Association named Sen. Kevin Hertel...
Sen. Hertel Continues Push for Oakland County to Address Their Combined Sewer Overflows
Oakland County’s discharge of 1.2 million gallons of raw sewage into the Red Run Drain is the latest reminder of the urgent need for investments in local water infrastructure MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (April 10, 2025) — Last week, heavy storms...
Sen. Hertel Joins Health Care Professionals in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid
LANSING, Mich. (March 20, 2025) — In recent weeks, Washington Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, have been laying the groundwork to make massive cuts to Medicaid. To protect the program and the essential health care...
Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by...
Sen. Hertel Condemns Trump Administration’s Freeze on Funding for Michigan State Police, Public Safety Initiatives
LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — This week, representatives from the Michigan State Police provided testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, and State Police regarding the impact of the Trump Administration’s hold...
Sen. Hertel Celebrates National School Breakfast Week with Students, Staff at Lighthouse Elementary
Visit highlights how Michigan’s Free Breakfast and Lunch Program sets students up for success in the classroom NEW BALTIMORE, Mich. (March 7, 2025) — During National School Breakfast Week, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) stopped by...
Sen. Hertel Calls for Tougher Standards on Oakland County to Protect Lake St. Clair
With Macomb County leaders stepping up to reduce combined sewer overflows, it’s time for Oakland County to do the same MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (March 6, 2025) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) is joining Macomb County Public Works Commissioner...
Michigan Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults
Senate Democrats continue the fight to ensure Michigan’s seniors and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and exploitation LANSING, Mich. (February 27, 2025) — Determined to ensure all Michiganders, including vulnerable adults, have...
Sen. Hertel Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address, Looks Forward to Working Together on Selfridge
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight and her proposal to include a $26 million investment in the state...
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Protecting Michigan’s Working Families, Expanding Paid Sick Leave and Increasing Minimum Wage
The bills will also support small businesses by making it easier to increase pay and grant sick leave for employees, making Michigan the best place to live, work, and invest LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed...
Senate Democrats Pass Bold New Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First
LANSING, Mich. (April 29, 2025) — Today, Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), alongside his Senate Democratic colleagues, announced a record education budget proposal that prioritizes Michigan students, invests in safe and healthy learning...
Turning Community Connections into Legislative Action
Dear Neighbor, During our recent legislative break, I had the opportunity to travel across our lakeshore community— meeting with residents, sharing updates on the work we’re doing in Lansing, and listening to the issues that matter most to them....
Senate Democrats Continue Fight to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (April 23, 2025) — Fighting to give survivors of sexual assault greater access to the criminal justice...
Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Package to Protect Vulnerable Adults from Abuse
Michigan Senate takes action to help communities better detect and address cases of elder abuse and exploitation LANSING, Mich. (April 16, 2025) — Elder abuse and exploitation is a serious and growing concern and, today, the Michigan Senate...
Spending Spring Break Connecting with the Community
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...
Sen. Hertel Named Michigan Economic Developers Association’s 2025 Legislative Economic Development Champion
The award recognizes Hertel for championing legislation that positions Michigan as a hub for data centers and drives economic growth LANSING, Mich. (April 11, 2025) — Yesterday, the Michigan Economic Developers Association named Sen. Kevin Hertel...
Sen. Hertel Continues Push for Oakland County to Address Their Combined Sewer Overflows
Oakland County’s discharge of 1.2 million gallons of raw sewage into the Red Run Drain is the latest reminder of the urgent need for investments in local water infrastructure MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (April 10, 2025) — Last week, heavy storms...
📖 Celebrating March is Reading Month!
Dear Neighbor, Happy March is Reading Month! As the dad of two young boys, I see firsthand how reading sparks curiosity and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Whether it’s fueling imagination, strengthening comprehension skills, or...
Sen. Hertel Joins Health Care Professionals in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid
LANSING, Mich. (March 20, 2025) — In recent weeks, Washington Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, have been laying the groundwork to make massive cuts to Medicaid. To protect the program and the essential health care...
Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by...
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