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...
Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan...
Sen. Shink Travels to Ireland with American Irish State Legislators Caucus to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement
LANSING, Mich. (September 1, 2023) — Serving as a Michigan Delegate for the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement after her visit to Ireland to celebrate the 25th Anniversary...
Michigan Legislators Tour Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Discuss New Funding
Investing in change: 2024 Michigan budget commits funding for educational opportunities through pilot program with Huron Valley LANSING, Mich. (August 21, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Amos O'Neal (D-Saginaw) and Jimmie...
Local Lawmakers’ ‘Make It In Michigan’ Budget Delivers $8.5 Million Multigenerational Community Center for Dexter
DEXTER, Mich. (August 17, 2023) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Twp.) and Carrie Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor) joined local leaders in Dexter to celebrate the passage of the “Make It In Michigan” budget...
Sen. Shink Secures Major Budget Wins for Jackson and Washtenaw Counties
Budget includes funding to support public safety, protect natural resources, improve housing, and more LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) and the Michigan Legislature recently passed the 2024 state budget,...
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...
Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan...
Sen. Shink Travels to Ireland with American Irish State Legislators Caucus to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement
LANSING, Mich. (September 1, 2023) — Serving as a Michigan Delegate for the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement after her visit to Ireland to celebrate the 25th Anniversary...
Michigan Legislators Tour Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Discuss New Funding
Investing in change: 2024 Michigan budget commits funding for educational opportunities through pilot program with Huron Valley LANSING, Mich. (August 21, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Amos O'Neal (D-Saginaw) and Jimmie...
Local Lawmakers’ ‘Make It In Michigan’ Budget Delivers $8.5 Million Multigenerational Community Center for Dexter
DEXTER, Mich. (August 17, 2023) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Twp.) and Carrie Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor) joined local leaders in Dexter to celebrate the passage of the “Make It In Michigan” budget...
Sen. Shink Secures Major Budget Wins for Jackson and Washtenaw Counties
Budget includes funding to support public safety, protect natural resources, improve housing, and more LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) and the Michigan Legislature recently passed the 2024 state budget,...
Senate’s Next Phase of Work Gets Underway on Clean Energy Future Plan
Senate Energy and Environment Committee hears testimony on innovative plan to help lower utility costs and reduce carbon emissions for homes and businesses NOTE: A graphic on the Clean Energy Future Plan is attached and included below. LANSING,...
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...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, As we enter June and jump into the summer season, I hope you can spend time outside. Whether you enjoy gardening, cooking on the barbeque, swimming, or taking a stroll around a local park — there are many ways to enjoy the best our...
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...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Memorial Day and were able to enjoy the day with family and loved ones. As the weather is getting warmer and bringing about seasonal change, we've had several significant legislative wins that...
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...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, With the arrival of May and all the sunshine and warmth that accompanies late spring, I’m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together. Both in Lansing and throughout...
Senate Passes Shink Resolution Declaring May 5-12 as Correctional Officers Week in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (May 9, 2024) — Today, the Senate passed Senate Resolution 118 declaring May 5-12, 2024, Correctional Officers Week in Michigan. The resolution is sponsored by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and had bipartisan support in the...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, Early May offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. Whether it's a walk in the park, going fishing, a hike on the trails, or a barbecue in your backyard, I hope you are taking time to soak up the sunshine...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, As the fresh bloom of spring revitalizes our beautiful state, let’s embrace the season of growth and renewal together. I hope you are having a great start to spring and enjoying everything that warmer weather brings to our state,...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope you are having a great start to the spring season and are enjoying what the warmer weather brings to our state. Things are swiftly moving ahead within the Michigan Legislature with new legislation passing and in-district...
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