Senate

Current State #52 | March 26, 2013

Current State — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:52:10 +0000

Today on Current State: Curtis Hertel on plans to run for Senate; former congressman advocates for mental health; Lansing City Council president's response to budget proposal; and measuring water quality over the years in the Great Lakes.

Curtis Hertel on running for state Senate in 2014

Current State — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:50:27 +0000

Current Ingham County Register of Deeds Curtis Hertel recently announced his plans to run for state Senate for 2014. As of now, he is the only democrat seeking to replace Gretchen Whitmer, who will reach her term limit come 2014.

Current State speaks with Hertel on his future plans for the position.

Stabenow, Vilsack Urge House Action on Farm Bill

Kevin Lavery — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:26:23 +0000

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-East Lansing) and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack are urging the GOP-led House to approve a new farm bill when it returns to work after Labor Day.