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:...
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 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, 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 Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
From over-the-counter contraception to postpartum contraception, Senate Democrats are paving the way to a future where Michiganders have full control over their reproductive health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh...
Senior Newsletter
Dear Neighbor, Michigan seniors have contributed to our state for decades, working to build up Michigan for future generations. As a result, they deserve to lead lives filled with security, dignity, and peace of mind. As your state Senator, I am...
Supporting First Responders & Other Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, With the cool autumn air officially here, my colleagues and I have returned to Lansing after a summer full of community connections, events, and celebrations. Back at the Capitol, we’ve hit the ground running to advance...
Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Sen. Hertel’s Legislation to Expand Survivor Benefits for Public Safety Officers
Michigan Senate takes bipartisan steps to bolster support for first responders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 834. Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), this...
Senate Committee Advances Sen. Hertel’s Legislation to Expand Survivor Benefits for Public Safety Officers
On the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Michigan Senate takes bipartisan steps to bolster support for first responders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 11, 2024) — On the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist...
Sen. Hertel, Mayor Gillis Join Local Leaders at Groundbreaking of Lions Field Community Pool Construction
Transformational project to enhance the Algonac community was made possible by funds Sen. Hertel secured in the 2025 State Budget ALGONAC, Mich. (Sept. 9, 2024) — Today, Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) and Algonac Mayor Rocky Gillis...
🍎 Welcome back to school! Funding and policies to uplift Michigan students
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, bringing with it the end of another beautiful summer and the start of a new school year! As students across Michigan settle into a new year of classes, I wish you and your family a great year full...
Recapping a Summer Full of Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, It is hard to believe August is already almost over and the first day of school is almost here for many students across our community. While this may be a busy time for families with back-to-school shopping, the start of new school...
Building Up Michigan and Our Lakeshore Community
Dear Neighbor, Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed our state budget for the 2025 fiscal year! This budget is more than just numbers on a page; it’s a representation of our commitment to building up Michiganders and the communities we call...
Sen. Hertel Joins Local Leaders to Celebrate St. Clair Shores Native Being Named 2024 Miss Hockey
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (August 6, 2024) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement after joining local leaders at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena to celebrate Sophie Ancona being named 2024 Miss Hockey: “I am...
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