Senator Kevin Hertel

09/07/2026

From auto and service workers to nurses, teachers, and first responders, the power of collective bargaining helped generations of working families build a good life right here in Michigan.

But as politicians in Lansing and Washington try to chip away at the gains workers have fought for and earned, we must stand together — stronger and more united than ever — to protect their rights, strengthen our middle class, and make sure every Michigander who works hard has a fair shot at a better future.

That’s why I’ll always stand with working people. Not just on Labor Day, but every single day of the year.

09/05/2026

While most of the headlines are focused on the President’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario, he’s also taking very real and dangerous action against the Great Lakes: halting a project designed to protect our waters from invasive carp.

That’s not a joke or a distraction — it’s a serious threat to a natural resource that provides drinking water to more than 40 million people and generates $52 billion in economic activity every year.

The Great Lakes belong to all of us. Protecting them shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, we should all be able to agree that we cannot put the future of the Great Lakes at risk over political games.

The Trump administration halted work on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in late July for "administrative review" without further explanation.

09/03/2026

As a new school year get underway, check out the special Back-to-School edition of our newsletter to learn more about the work we’re doing to support students and teachers here in our community and across the state ⬇️

Welcome Back to School! Funding and Policies to Support Students Aug 27, 2026 | Email Dear Neighbor, Labor Day is just about here, marking the end of another summer and the start of a new school year! As students across Michigan settle into their new classes, I wish you and your family a great year....

09/02/2026

The New Baltimore Police Association’s fundraiser had a great turnout on Monday!

Thanks to the work of the New Baltimore Lions Club, city council liaisons Flo Hayman and Jason Harvey, Mayor Tom Semaan, and many other volunteers — they were able to raise a whole lot of resources to support the city’s dedicated police force.

It was a pleasure getting to spend time with a few of our local officers, hear about the work they’re doing in our community, and show support for the people who serve and protect New Baltimore every day.

09/01/2026

Ahead of the back-to-school season, I teamed up with the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of MI for another one of their Christmas in August events.

It was a pleasure getting to be a small part in this incredible community effort and help provide backpacks and school essentials for students. Thank you to the Kiwanis Club and all the volunteers who made it happen!

08/31/2026

As a new school year begins, I want to wish all Michigan students a fantastic first day back!

08/28/2026

Teachers like Jaime shouldn’t have to pay thousands of dollars more for healthcare just because an outdated state law hasn’t kept up with the cost-of-living crisis families are facing today. And she’s not alone. Teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees across the state are being squeezed by rising healthcare costs while the Legislature sits on a solution.

I’ve introduced legislation to change that. Now is the time to get this bill across the finish line and signed into law, so our public employees can have a bit of relief.

State Rep. Mai Xiong, D-Warren, recently introduced HB 6237, and state Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores introduced SB 1136 that would install a minimum 3% hard cap, or whatever the annual increase is, as measured by the medical CPI,…

08/25/2026

It’s always a great time getting to celebrate the people who make our lakeshore community such a special place to live, work, and raise a family.

This year at the New Baltimore Mayor’s Dinner, we had the pleasure of celebrating Citizen of the Year Jack Dailey and Businesses of the Year Seeburger’s Cheesburgers.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees, and a huge thank you to the Citizens Advisory Committee for the work they do to uplift these incredible individuals who make our community stronger every day.

08/22/2026

More exciting news for Selfridge! This week, the governor announced an investment from the ‘Make it in Michigan’ Competitiveness Fund was awarded to Selfridge for the construction of a new lab facility. This investment will create new opportunities for good-paying jobs while expanding Michigan’s shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing capabilities.

We’ve spent years fighting to protect and grow Selfridge — and this is another step forward in building a stronger future for the base, our region, and Michigan’s defense economy.

New investments from the ‘Make it in Michigan’ Competitiveness Fund will support the construction of a new lab facility and develop workforce training opportunities

08/21/2026

This is what it looks like when we invest in transformational projects that bring our community together.

During my first year in the Michigan Senate, we secured funding to help Lake Shore Public Schools build a new childcare and community center. Now, that vision has finally become a reality — and seeing this space ready to open its doors is truly something special. From new childcare and Pre-K classrooms to a field house, plus space for community meetings, celebrations, and so much more, this center was built to serve people of all ages here in St. Clair Shores.

It’s a place for kids to learn, grow, and thrive. It’s a place for our entire community to come together. And it’s an investment that will create opportunity for generations to come.