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...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Signs Bipartisan Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
Implements recommendations of Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform DETROIT, Mich.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan’s juvenile justice system and...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Clean Energy & Climate Action Package
Legislation makes Michigan a national leader with 100% clean energy standard, strong labor provisions to build clean energy, streamlining construction of energy projects, and lowering utility costs DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen...
Senate Democrats Finalize ‘Clean Energy Future’ Plan to Create Jobs, Improve Energy Reliability and Affordability
Bills now head to governor’s desk, will establish clean and renewable energy standards, increase energy efficiency and improve renewable energy oversight LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 8, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats finalized their Clean...
Senate Passes Momentous Legislation to Create ‘Clean Energy Future’ in Michigan
Bills establish long-awaited clean and renewable energy standards, increase energy efficiency targets and increase oversight of renewable energy efforts LANSING, Mich. (October 26, 2023) — After months of intensive work, the Michigan Senate took a...
Sen. Shink on Bill to Enable Claims Against Polluters for Medical Monitoring
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Today, State Senator Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) introduced Senate Bill 610 as part of the seven-bill ‘Polluter Pay’ legislative package. These bills would set more stringent cleanup standards, increase...
Bills Introduced in Senate, House to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
Current law has enabled polluters to stick taxpayers with burden of cleaning up over 10,000 ‘orphaned’ sites LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Today, Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), along with...
Sen. Shink on Placemaking Grants for Chelsea Rockwell Development Project
Grant funding passed by the Senate will encourage population growth, drive business development in District 14 LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2023) — Following the recent announcement of $99.2 million in Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP 2.0)...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Signs Bipartisan Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
Implements recommendations of Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform DETROIT, Mich.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan’s juvenile justice system and...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Clean Energy & Climate Action Package
Legislation makes Michigan a national leader with 100% clean energy standard, strong labor provisions to build clean energy, streamlining construction of energy projects, and lowering utility costs DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen...
Senate Democrats Finalize ‘Clean Energy Future’ Plan to Create Jobs, Improve Energy Reliability and Affordability
Bills now head to governor’s desk, will establish clean and renewable energy standards, increase energy efficiency and improve renewable energy oversight LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 8, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats finalized their Clean...
Senate Passes Momentous Legislation to Create ‘Clean Energy Future’ in Michigan
Bills establish long-awaited clean and renewable energy standards, increase energy efficiency targets and increase oversight of renewable energy efforts LANSING, Mich. (October 26, 2023) — After months of intensive work, the Michigan Senate took a...
Sen. Shink on Bill to Enable Claims Against Polluters for Medical Monitoring
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Today, State Senator Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) introduced Senate Bill 610 as part of the seven-bill ‘Polluter Pay’ legislative package. These bills would set more stringent cleanup standards, increase...
Bills Introduced in Senate, House to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
Current law has enabled polluters to stick taxpayers with burden of cleaning up over 10,000 ‘orphaned’ sites LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Today, Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), along with...
Sen. Shink on Placemaking Grants for Chelsea Rockwell Development Project
Grant funding passed by the Senate will encourage population growth, drive business development in District 14 LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2023) — Following the recent announcement of $99.2 million in Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP 2.0)...
Bipartisan Senate Acts to Finally Close One-in-the-Nation Immunity Loophole for Faulty Drug Manufacturers
Senate passes Irwin bill to eliminate drug industry immunity, restore justice for victims and families LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted 30-8 to overwhelmingly pass Senate Bill 410, legislation sponsored by...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve you and the 14th Senate District. So many good people are working hard to make this part of Michigan a great place to live, work, and...
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...
Tax Tips Newsletter
Dear Neighbor, It continues to be an honor serving you in the State Senate, and I look forward to all this New Year holds — the many conversations with constituents, movement on importantlegislation, exciting events around District 14 and more. The...
Join Sen. Shink at Her First Coffee Hour of 2024!
Dear Neighbor, I hope you’ll join me for my first coffee hour of the year! It will be this upcoming Monday, January 8 at the Lost Railway Museum. These events are a great way to share your thoughts and ideas with me, while also getting a firsthand...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Signs Bipartisan Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
Implements recommendations of Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform DETROIT, Mich.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan’s juvenile justice system and...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Clean Energy & Climate Action Package
Legislation makes Michigan a national leader with 100% clean energy standard, strong labor provisions to build clean energy, streamlining construction of energy projects, and lowering utility costs DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. As we approach the holiday season and have just celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope you continue taking time to rest and gather with loved ones. Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity...
Senate Democrats Finalize ‘Clean Energy Future’ Plan to Create Jobs, Improve Energy Reliability and Affordability
Bills now head to governor’s desk, will establish clean and renewable energy standards, increase energy efficiency and improve renewable energy oversight LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 8, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats finalized their Clean...
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...