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...
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...
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...
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...
Sen. Hertel and Rep. Paiz Welcome Harper Woods Football Team to Michigan Capitol, Celebrate State Championship Win
LANSING, Mich. (February 14, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) have issued the following statement after welcoming the Harper Woods High School football team to the Michigan Capitol today in...
Sen. Hertel Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (January 24, 2024) — 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 proposals to lower costs and grow Michigan’s economy: ...
Sen. Hertel on U.S. Air Force Selecting Selfridge Air Base for New KC-46A Squadron
LANSING, Mich. (January 11, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) issued the following statement on the news today that the United States Air Force has selected Selfridge Air National Guard Base to host a new squadron of KC-46A refueling...
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...
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...
Sen. Hertel and Rep. Paiz Welcome Harper Woods Football Team to Michigan Capitol, Celebrate State Championship Win
LANSING, Mich. (February 14, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) have issued the following statement after welcoming the Harper Woods High School football team to the Michigan Capitol today in...
Sen. Hertel Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (January 24, 2024) — 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 proposals to lower costs and grow Michigan’s economy: ...
Sen. Hertel on U.S. Air Force Selecting Selfridge Air Base for New KC-46A Squadron
LANSING, Mich. (January 11, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) issued the following statement on the news today that the United States Air Force has selected Selfridge Air National Guard Base to host a new squadron of KC-46A refueling...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants for Before- and After- School Programs
$50M in grants expands access to affordable, engaging before, after, and summer school opportunities for over 67,000 students at 780 locations across the state LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Department of...
Sen. Hertel and Grosse Pointe Farms Mayor Celebrate Funding Secured for Water Infrastructure Reimbursement
LANSING, Mich. (December 18, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and Grosse Pointe Farms Mayor Louis Theros have issued the following statements regarding the signing of House Bill 4292, which includes $500,000 to reimburse Grosse Pointe...
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:...
Shop Small to Make a Big Difference This Holiday Season
After seeing the challenges faced by small business owners such as his grandparents, Sen. Kevin Hertel reflects on the important role small businesses play in Michigan communities and how we all can do our part to support them Michigan’s economy...
Happy Thanksgiving! Resources, Volunteer Opportunities, and More
Dear Neighbor, As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous holiday filled with laughter, great food, and *hopefully* a Lions win against the Chicago Bears. This time of year is a...
Recognizing Our Veterans & Connecting with Our Community
Dear Neighbor, Every year on November 11, Americans come together to express profound gratitude for those who honored our country through the highest form of service. This past Veterans Day, I reflected on the service of my grandfather, Jack...
Uplifting Michigan Veterans in the Capitol and Our Communities
Michigan Senate Democrats express gratitude for everything Michigan veterans have done for our nation and continue to do for our communities Every year on November 11, Americans come together to express profound gratitude for those who honored our...
Your Guide to the 2024 Election
Dear Neighbor, The 2024 Election is here! Voting is one of our most fundamental rights in a functioning democracy. From local school board and city council races to state and federal races, your voice and your vote matter. Michigan has...
Honey, Hunting and Health Care: How Senate Democrats are Uplifting Michigan’s Rural Communities
Michigan’s rural communities are close-knit, bonded by a sense of pride in place and rooted in connections that, for some, go back for generations. Neighbors not only care for each other, but are also thoughtful stewards of the forests, fields, and...
Spooktacular Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, It’s been another busy few weeks up in Lansing! In addition to the Senate moving legislation through the committee process, Gov. Whitmer’s pen has been hard at work signing over a dozen bills into law, including my legislation that...
Sen. Hertel on the Senate’s Passage of Protections Against Abuse for Vulnerable Adults
To protect the state’s aging population and vulnerable adults, the Michigan Senate takes bipartisan action to implement tools to better detect and address cases of abuse LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Elder abuse and exploitation is a serious...
🍂 Jumping into Fall with Community Connections and Investments!
Dear Neighbor, After the Lions’ exciting victory on Sunday, it looks like we have another great fall ahead of us! Even if you’re not a fan of football, I hope you are still enjoying the season and embracing all that it has to offer — whether...
Senate Committee Unanimously Votes to Advance Legislative Package to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults
To better protect the state’s aging population and vulnerable adults, Michigan Senate seeks to implement tools to better detect and address cases of abuse LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — According to the Michigan Dept. of Attorney General,...
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