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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 (D-Redford Twp.),...
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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 working hard in...
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 legislation to increase...
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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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