Senate Passes Shink’s Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Proper Legal Representation for Michigan Youth
LANSING, Mich. (March 18, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 81 with bipartisan support. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.), will help provide young people in Michigan’s justice system with access...
Shink, Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by...
Packed House at Sen. Shink’s Coffee Hour as Residents Voice Concerns and Stay Engaged
NORVELL TWP., Mich. (March. 7, 2025) — Earlier today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Coffee Hour to connect with constituents and provide updates on the work being done in the state Legislature. Sen. Shink was joined by...
Sen. Shink Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight: “While Michigan’s future holds promise, the uncertainty of looming...
Sen. Shink Meets with Jackson Area Corrections Officers to Hear Concerns
Delivering expanded retirement options, currently being politically blocked, remains a top priority JACKSON, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2025) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) met with local corrections officers and Michigan Corrections...
Shink Condemns Trump’s Reckless Funding Freeze as Chaos Continues for Local and State Residents
Funding remains unconstitutionally withheld, leaving Michiganders, nonprofits, and health centers in crisis LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 14, 2025) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) denounced the Trump administration’s illegal freeze on federal...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
NOTE: Legal documents related to today's lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a...
Shink Continues Fight to Move Stalled Legislation, Deliver Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
House Republicans illegally block legislation to strengthen recruitment and retention for corrections and other law enforcement officers LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2025) — Yesterday, Senate Democrats held a special meeting of the Senate Labor...
Shink Calls on House Republican Leader to Stop Stalling Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
Legislation will strengthen recruitment and retention for corrections and other law enforcement officers, help build sustainable careers in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 13, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following...
Michigan Senate Democrats Make Lowering Costs, Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care a Top Priority in 2025
Legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board would rein in the skyrocketing costs of medication to help Michiganders stay healthy and save money LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — To kick off the first day of the 103rd...
Senate Passes Shink’s Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Proper Legal Representation for Michigan Youth
LANSING, Mich. (March 18, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 81 with bipartisan support. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.), will help provide young people in Michigan’s justice system with access...
Shink, Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by...
Packed House at Sen. Shink’s Coffee Hour as Residents Voice Concerns and Stay Engaged
NORVELL TWP., Mich. (March. 7, 2025) — Earlier today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Coffee Hour to connect with constituents and provide updates on the work being done in the state Legislature. Sen. Shink was joined by...
Sen. Shink Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight: “While Michigan’s future holds promise, the uncertainty of looming...
Sen. Shink Meets with Jackson Area Corrections Officers to Hear Concerns
Delivering expanded retirement options, currently being politically blocked, remains a top priority JACKSON, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2025) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) met with local corrections officers and Michigan Corrections...
Shink Condemns Trump’s Reckless Funding Freeze as Chaos Continues for Local and State Residents
Funding remains unconstitutionally withheld, leaving Michiganders, nonprofits, and health centers in crisis LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 14, 2025) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) denounced the Trump administration’s illegal freeze on federal...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
NOTE: Legal documents related to today's lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a...
Shink Continues Fight to Move Stalled Legislation, Deliver Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
House Republicans illegally block legislation to strengthen recruitment and retention for corrections and other law enforcement officers LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2025) — Yesterday, Senate Democrats held a special meeting of the Senate Labor...
Shink Calls on House Republican Leader to Stop Stalling Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
Legislation will strengthen recruitment and retention for corrections and other law enforcement officers, help build sustainable careers in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 13, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following...
Michigan Senate Democrats Make Lowering Costs, Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care a Top Priority in 2025
Legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board would rein in the skyrocketing costs of medication to help Michiganders stay healthy and save money LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — To kick off the first day of the 103rd...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, It is so nice to be out and about in the better weather and longer days! It has been great to see so many of you at community events lately! If you are having an event and would like to invite me, I will try to make it! As always,...
Senate Passes Shink’s Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Proper Legal Representation for Michigan Youth
LANSING, Mich. (March 18, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 81 with bipartisan support. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.), will help provide young people in Michigan’s justice system with access...
Shink, Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by...
Packed House at Sen. Shink’s Coffee Hour as Residents Voice Concerns and Stay Engaged
NORVELL TWP., Mich. (March. 7, 2025) — Earlier today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted a Community Coffee Hour to connect with constituents and provide updates on the work being done in the state Legislature. Sen. Shink was joined by...
Sen. Shink Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight: “While Michigan’s future holds promise, the uncertainty of looming...
Sen. Shink Meets with Jackson Area Corrections Officers to Hear Concerns
Delivering expanded retirement options, currently being politically blocked, remains a top priority JACKSON, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2025) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) met with local corrections officers and Michigan Corrections...
Renter’s Rights Panel, Celebrating Michigan’s Hardest Workers, Black History Month, and More!
Dear Neighbor, With half of February already behind us, we’re closer to the end of winter and the start of spring! But before the snow melts and the ice thaws for the year, make sure you don’t miss out on the beauty and fun of a pure Michigan...
Shink Condemns Trump’s Reckless Funding Freeze as Chaos Continues for Local and State Residents
Funding remains unconstitutionally withheld, leaving Michiganders, nonprofits, and health centers in crisis LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 14, 2025) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) denounced the Trump administration’s illegal freeze on federal...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
NOTE: Legal documents related to today's lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a...
Focusing on Accountability and Affordability + Other Updates
Dear Neighbor, Michigan’s real winter weather is here! As temperatures drop, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions: bundle up, watch out for ice, and pay attention to...
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...