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...
Sen. Shink Hosts Agricultural Listening Session to Explore Challenges Facing Local Farmers Amidst Proposed Federal Cuts
NAPOLEON TWP., Mich. (June 26, 2025) — As Republicans in Washington continue to propose unprecedented cuts to federal programs that provide critical funding and support for Michigan’s agricultural community, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.)...
Sen. Sue Shink Joins Congresswoman Dingell and Michigan Lawmakers for Washtenaw Community Town Hall
DEXTER, Mich. (June 17, 2025) — On Monday, June 16, state Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) joined six other state legislators for U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s (D-MI) Washtenaw Community Town Hall. Held at Dexter High School, the event...
Senate Hearings Expose Harm Federal Cuts Pose to Families, Farms, and Food Access
Michiganders, local nonprofits, state officials and others testify on impact of funding cuts and threats posed by Washington Republicans on food security programs, providers, and people statewide LANSING, Mich. (June 12, 2025) — As Washington...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Reform Pollution Laws
“My village has beautiful artesian water that we can’t drink. I’m just waiting for another family member who will get sick and die from PFAS.” LANSING, Mich. (June 11, 2025) — The Michigan Senate Committee on Energy and the Environment, chaired...
Democratic Legislation Will Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
NOTE: Additional information on the legislation can be found here. LANSING, Mich (June 6, 2025) — Democratic legislators in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature are jointly introducing legislation to hold polluters accountable by requiring...
Around the Community with Sue – Events, Legislative Updates, and More!
Dear Neighbor, Over the past weeks and months, my colleagues and I have been working hard to craft a fiscally responsible state budget to ensure that while chaos and confusion come from Washington, our communities can find security at the state...
Sen. Sue Shink Continues to Lead the Way at “Walk & Talk” Event, Second Year in a Row
Sen. Shink hosted the DNR and Senate District 14 constituents to walk trails at Waterloo Portage Lake Campground and discuss legislative updates in Michigan GRASS LAKE, Mich. (May 29, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) again...
Spring in Michigan: Legislative Updates, Community Events and More!
Dear Neighbor, Spring is well underway now, and I hope you’ve taken some time to enjoy Michigan’s warmer weather and brighter blue skies. Our state has so much to offer during the spring season, from the beautiful blooms at the Holland Tulip...
Sen. Shink Listens to Farmers, Delivers Right to Repair Legislation
Shink bill to reduce downtime during critical growing and harvesting periods, support local jobs, and level the playing field for rural communities LANSING, Mich. (May 8, 2025) — This week, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) introduced Senate...
Lowering Drug Prices, Protecting Seniors, and More!
Dear Neighbor, Between severe weather hitting northern Michigan and continued chaos at the federal level hitting our entire state’s economy, there are a lot of events making people, me included, feel concerned about the road ahead. Please know that...
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