Gov. Whitmer Honors Six Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan
in Michigan LANSING, Mich. – Six Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Governor Whitmer announced today....
Sen. Shink Hosts Brooklyn Community Conversation, Discusses Senate Budget
BROOKLYN, MI (April 30, 2026) — Yesterday evening, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Conversation event at the Choate Marketplace in Brooklyn. This event allowed local residents to meet with the Senator and team, as well as...
Sen. Shink, Rep. McKinney Introduce Amendment for Increased Environmental Protections
The Michigan Green Amendment would place constitutional environmental protections on the ballot LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.), Rep. Donovan McKinney (D-Detroit), and other environmental advocates held a...
Chair Shink Advances Budgets to Support Corrections Officers, Courts, and Safe Communities
Sen. Shink delivers budgets to provide for corrections officer pensions, reduce repeat offenses, ensure effective and efficient court system LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and the Senate...
Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Shink Bill to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism Law
Senate Democrats act swiftly to crack down on threats of terrorism in wake of synagogue attack in West Bloomfield LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 502, legislation championed by Sen. Sue...
Senate Energy and Environment Committee Advances Virtual Power Plant Legislation to Help Lower Utility Costs
Innovative energy proposal would use existing resources to increase energy reliability and resiliency, save consumers money LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment passed Senate...
Senate Committee Advances Legislation Addressing Dangerous Microplastics, Protecting Waterways
Senate Bills 503-505 would combat bioaccumulative microplastics found in water sources and everyday products LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2026) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture passed Senate...
Sen. Shink Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight: “I’m happy to see Gov. Whitmer focus on saving Michiganders money and...
Sen. Shink Connects with Constituents at Dexter Community Conversation
DEXTER, MI (Feb. 20, 2026) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Conversation at the Dexter District Library. This event allowed local residents to engage with the Senator, learn about current legislation, and ask any...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking in Michigan
Senate Bills 520, 521, and 705 would increase penalties for human trafficking violations, preventing offenses and prioritizing the protection of survivors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2026) — This week, the Senate passed bipartisan...
Gov. Whitmer Honors Six Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan
in Michigan LANSING, Mich. – Six Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Governor Whitmer announced today....
Sen. Shink Hosts Brooklyn Community Conversation, Discusses Senate Budget
BROOKLYN, MI (April 30, 2026) — Yesterday evening, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Conversation event at the Choate Marketplace in Brooklyn. This event allowed local residents to meet with the Senator and team, as well as...
Sen. Shink, Rep. McKinney Introduce Amendment for Increased Environmental Protections
The Michigan Green Amendment would place constitutional environmental protections on the ballot LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.), Rep. Donovan McKinney (D-Detroit), and other environmental advocates held a...
Chair Shink Advances Budgets to Support Corrections Officers, Courts, and Safe Communities
Sen. Shink delivers budgets to provide for corrections officer pensions, reduce repeat offenses, ensure effective and efficient court system LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and the Senate...
Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Shink Bill to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism Law
Senate Democrats act swiftly to crack down on threats of terrorism in wake of synagogue attack in West Bloomfield LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 502, legislation championed by Sen. Sue...
Senate Energy and Environment Committee Advances Virtual Power Plant Legislation to Help Lower Utility Costs
Innovative energy proposal would use existing resources to increase energy reliability and resiliency, save consumers money LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment passed Senate...
Senate Committee Advances Legislation Addressing Dangerous Microplastics, Protecting Waterways
Senate Bills 503-505 would combat bioaccumulative microplastics found in water sources and everyday products LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2026) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture passed Senate...
Sen. Shink Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight: “I’m happy to see Gov. Whitmer focus on saving Michiganders money and...
Sen. Shink Connects with Constituents at Dexter Community Conversation
DEXTER, MI (Feb. 20, 2026) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Conversation at the Dexter District Library. This event allowed local residents to engage with the Senator, learn about current legislation, and ask any...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking in Michigan
Senate Bills 520, 521, and 705 would increase penalties for human trafficking violations, preventing offenses and prioritizing the protection of survivors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2026) — This week, the Senate passed bipartisan...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, As May flowers bloom, spring is now well underway! I hope you get can get outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather and brighter blue skies. It always makes me happier when I am outside! Michigan has so much to offer in the springtime...
Gov. Whitmer Honors Six Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan
in Michigan LANSING, Mich. – Six Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Governor Whitmer announced today....
Sen. Shink Hosts Brooklyn Community Conversation, Discusses Senate Budget
BROOKLYN, MI (April 30, 2026) — Yesterday evening, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Conversation event at the Choate Marketplace in Brooklyn. This event allowed local residents to meet with the Senator and team, as well as...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, Warmer weather is finally here! 🌞 The seasonal changes are welcome and energizing, as my Senate colleagues and I develop and advance critical budget bills and legislation on behalf of our constituents and Michiganders statewide. ...
Sen. Shink, Rep. McKinney Introduce Amendment for Increased Environmental Protections
The Michigan Green Amendment would place constitutional environmental protections on the ballot LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.), Rep. Donovan McKinney (D-Detroit), and other environmental advocates held a...
Chair Shink Advances Budgets to Support Corrections Officers, Courts, and Safe Communities
Sen. Shink delivers budgets to provide for corrections officer pensions, reduce repeat offenses, ensure effective and efficient court system LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and the Senate...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, Happy National Public Health Week! Since the start of our Senate Democratic Majority, my colleagues and I have fought hard for better public health, from protecting access to clean air and water to fighting the gun violence...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, Happy Spring! 🌷🌞 From tackling the child care crisis facing parents to protecting Michiganders burdened by the cycle of medical debt, my Senate colleagues and I have been working hard to advance legislation that will deliver real...
Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Shink Bill to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism Law
Senate Democrats act swiftly to crack down on threats of terrorism in wake of synagogue attack in West Bloomfield LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 502, legislation championed by Sen. Sue...
Senate Energy and Environment Committee Advances Virtual Power Plant Legislation to Help Lower Utility Costs
Innovative energy proposal would use existing resources to increase energy reliability and resiliency, save consumers money LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment passed Senate...
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...