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Hertel, Singh, Camilleri Tackle Urgent Tipped Wage Fix and Wage Theft on Day One, Making Workers a Priority in 2025
Balancing the interests of workers, small businesses, and consumers, this legislative package seeks to build a fair economy that works for all LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — On day one of a new legislative session, Senate Democrats are not shying away from tackling...
Reflecting on a Year of Progress Made in 2024
Dear Neighbor, As we head towards a new year and a new legislative session, I want to take a moment to reach out and reflect on the progress made and victories won for the people of our lakeshore district these past twelve months. Together with your perspective and...
Happy Holidays! Seasonal Resources and More
Dear Neighbor, Happy Holidays! As we begin to observe the many days of celebration coming up on the calendar, I want to take a moment to share a few community resources you may find helpful. If you’re in need of food assistance, mental health support, or a place to...
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The conversations I have out on doors are what drives my work in Lansing. From hearing about the need to fix our roads to concerns about health care access — you and your priorities set my agenda.
While we’ve knocked 27,000+ doors over the past few months, we unfortunately cannot get to all of them. So if we haven’t had a chance to connect, please reach out to our office and let me know what’s important to you ➡️ SenatorKevinHertel.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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Recently, House Speaker Matt Hall claimed STARBASE is a “phantom program” and nothing more than “waste, fraud, and abuse” in the state budget. Now, House Republicans are patting themselves on the back for gutting its funding.
If they spent less time talking in front of cameras and more time listening to the people of Michigan, they’d know that STARBASE isn’t just an existent program — it’s a thriving one. How they see a program that prepares thousands of children for the jobs of tomorrow as “waste” I have no idea. The audacity they have to slash its funding is despicable. Our kids deserve better.
As our team fields calls of concern from parents and teachers about this proposed cut — know that I’m committed to ensuring we’re taking full advantage of the federal dollars available to keep our STARBASE programs fully operational and serving our youngest learners. ... See MoreSee Less
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To all of the students, parents, and teachers who had their first day of school today: I hope you had a great start to a terrific year! ... See MoreSee Less
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