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Dear Neighbor, Happy 2023! I hope you and your loved ones had a safe and happy holiday season—I know I enjoyed getting to spend some time with family and winding down from the year before taking on my new role in the Michigan State Senate. My first month in office has...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Working Families Tax Credit, Pension Tax Repeal to Immediately Support Struggling Residents
Majority moves quickly to deliver key priorities, will continue progress on pressing needs of Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2023) — The Michigan Senate Democratic Majority voted today to pass Senate Bill 1 to repeal the pension tax and Senate Bill 3 to...
Sen. Hertel on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Claire Shores) has issued the following statement in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: “The Governor's mention of Senate Bill 1 during her speech...
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Twenty-four years ago today, our nation faced one of its darkest days. But in unimaginable tragedy, we also saw extraordinary courage and unity — proof that the ideals of patriotism can bring us all together, no matter our political differences.
As we confront continued challenges and threats of political violence, Patriot Week calls us to reflect on the core values that define America: liberty, equality, and justice for all. May we use this time to recommit ourselves to these principles, which were so powerfully exemplified in the aftermath of September 11, and focus on what unites us as Americans, rather than what divides us. ... See MoreSee Less
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I have said it before and am sad I have to say it again: there is absolutley no place in America for political violence.
Regardless of your political views, there is no good that comes from the killing of someone for exercising their right to free speech. Charlie Kirk was a political figure, but more importantly, he was a father and a husband. Increased political violence will not solve the problems facing our country — it will only make them worse. We must all do better. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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