Legislation to Improve Retirement Benefits for Corrections, Conservation Officers Passes Senate
Bill package by Sens. Cherry, McDonald Rivet, and Shink would expand eligibility of Michigan State Police hybrid retirement system, enabling more law enforcement and public safety professionals to participate LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Today,...
Sen. Cherry’s Legislation to Extend Pheasant Hunting and Restore American Woodcock Passes Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Yesterday, Senate Bills 803 and 860, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), were favorably reported from the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. These bills aim to maintain huntable numbers of...
Sen. Shink to Host Senior Summit in Jackson on August 16
The event is free and open to all Jackson area seniors and their family members JACKSON, Mich. (August 9, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) is inviting local seniors to join her at the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson, Michigan for her...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Washtenaw County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive NORTHFIELD TWP., Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Jackson County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive JACKSON, Mich. (July 20, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State Education...
Sen. Shink Applauds Michigan Strategic Fund Incentives for Gestamp Expansion in Chelsea
Incentives Will Attract, Retain and Grow Business, Creating Jobs and Keeping Michigan Competitive in the Electric Vehicle Era LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) expresses her support of the Michigan Strategic...
Sen. Shink Secures $4.5M for Hayes Hotel Redevelopment Project in State Budget
LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2024) — This week, Senate Democrats successfully passed its second state budget under the historic Democratic trifecta. The Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget builds on last year’s transformative budget by continuing to invest...
Sen. Shink Applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling Upholding Protections for Domestic Violence Victims, Including New Michigan State Law
Shink was the sponsor of Senate Bill 528, which along with Senate Bill 471 and House Bill 4945, strengthens domestic violence protections from gun violence LANSING, Mich. (June 22, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the...
State Legislature Holds Joint Committee on H5N1 in Michigan
Sen. Shink Invites MDARD to Testify H5N1 at Joint Committee HearingLANSING, Mich. (June 13, 2024) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) chaired a joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and the House...
Sen. Shink Joined by Jackson County Michigan National Guard Veteran for Senate’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
NOTE: Photo Included Below LANSING, Mich. (May 24, 2024) — Thursday, May 23, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) was joined at the Michigan Senate’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony by her distinguished guest, Trista Rink, a Jackson County...
Legislation to Improve Retirement Benefits for Corrections, Conservation Officers Passes Senate
Bill package by Sens. Cherry, McDonald Rivet, and Shink would expand eligibility of Michigan State Police hybrid retirement system, enabling more law enforcement and public safety professionals to participate LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Today,...
Sen. Cherry’s Legislation to Extend Pheasant Hunting and Restore American Woodcock Passes Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Yesterday, Senate Bills 803 and 860, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), were favorably reported from the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. These bills aim to maintain huntable numbers of...
Sen. Shink to Host Senior Summit in Jackson on August 16
The event is free and open to all Jackson area seniors and their family members JACKSON, Mich. (August 9, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) is inviting local seniors to join her at the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson, Michigan for her...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Washtenaw County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive NORTHFIELD TWP., Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Jackson County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive JACKSON, Mich. (July 20, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State Education...
Sen. Shink Applauds Michigan Strategic Fund Incentives for Gestamp Expansion in Chelsea
Incentives Will Attract, Retain and Grow Business, Creating Jobs and Keeping Michigan Competitive in the Electric Vehicle Era LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) expresses her support of the Michigan Strategic...
Sen. Shink Secures $4.5M for Hayes Hotel Redevelopment Project in State Budget
LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2024) — This week, Senate Democrats successfully passed its second state budget under the historic Democratic trifecta. The Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget builds on last year’s transformative budget by continuing to invest...
Sen. Shink Applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling Upholding Protections for Domestic Violence Victims, Including New Michigan State Law
Shink was the sponsor of Senate Bill 528, which along with Senate Bill 471 and House Bill 4945, strengthens domestic violence protections from gun violence LANSING, Mich. (June 22, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the...
State Legislature Holds Joint Committee on H5N1 in Michigan
Sen. Shink Invites MDARD to Testify H5N1 at Joint Committee HearingLANSING, Mich. (June 13, 2024) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) chaired a joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and the House...
Sen. Shink Joined by Jackson County Michigan National Guard Veteran for Senate’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
NOTE: Photo Included Below LANSING, Mich. (May 24, 2024) — Thursday, May 23, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) was joined at the Michigan Senate’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony by her distinguished guest, Trista Rink, a Jackson County...
Honoring Veterans, Legislative Updates, Community Investments and more!
Dear Neighbor, It’s been an eventful November with the election of a new president and legislative leaders at the state and federal levels. Whether you voted early, absentee, or in person on Election Day, you played your part in our democracy and...
Protecting Families, Supporting Farmers, and Election Day Essentials
Dear Neighbor, Welcome November! Here in the Senate, we’ve stayed busy delivering on the priorities that matter most to you, from advancing legislation that protects families struggling with debt to strengthening child labor laws and the...
Legislation to Improve Retirement Benefits for Corrections, Conservation Officers Passes Senate
Bill package by Sens. Cherry, McDonald Rivet, and Shink would expand eligibility of Michigan State Police hybrid retirement system, enabling more law enforcement and public safety professionals to participate LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Today,...
October News and Upcoming Coffee Hour
Dear Neighbor, As the leaves continue to fall, our legislative schedule is ramping up. In Lansing, our team has been hard at work delivering solutions to the everyday issues families face. In recent weeks, we have advanced legislation to protect...
New State Budget, Community Highlights, and More!
Dear Neighbor, October has arrived, and with that the leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and autumn is fully underway! We hope you enjoy some fall activities here in the Mitten State, whether that be trick-or-treating with the kids,...
Voting Protections Passed, New Clinic Opens, Events Across Jackson & Washtenaw & More!
Dear Neighbor, It really feels like fall. While my team and I have been enjoying the cooler weather and seeing the leaves on the trees start to change, we've also enjoyed getting back into the rhythm of the legislative session. From passing...
Sen. Cherry’s Legislation to Extend Pheasant Hunting and Restore American Woodcock Passes Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Yesterday, Senate Bills 803 and 860, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), were favorably reported from the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. These bills aim to maintain huntable numbers of...
Worker Rights, Pre-K for All, and Resources for You
Dear Neighbor, The days are getting shorter as we wave goodbye to a hot summer and enjoy cooler weather. As we approach the beginning of autumn, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer. From cider mills and...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, It’s hard to believe August is already almost over and the first day of school is here for many Michigan students and on the horizon for others. While this is a busy time for many families with back-to-school shopping, the start of...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, It’s already mid-August, and we’re nearing the end of another beautiful Michigan summer. I hope you and your loved ones have the chance to get out and savor everything this wonderful season has to offer in our great state. ...
Join Me for a Violence Intervention Town Hall
Dear Neighbor, I invite you to join me and special guests State Representative Carrie Rheingans and Mayor Daniel Mahoney for a Violence Intervention Town Hall this Monday, March 11 to discuss important issues in our community and hear updates on...