Senate Committee Takes on Emerging Microplastics Threat
Democratic legislation would protect Great Lakes, human health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture heard testimony on legislation to prevent and clean up microplastics...
Chair Shink Calls Out House Republicans’ Budget Gutting Michigan Dept. of Corrections, Judiciary System
While Senate Democrats fight to improve public safety and strengthen the Michigan court system, House Republicans work to slash jobs, critical funding for MDOC and judiciary branch LANSING, MI (Aug. 27, 2025) — Long after the statutory July 1...
Sen. Shink Hosts Ann Arbor Senior Summit, Connects Local Seniors to Helpful Resources, Services
ANN ARBOR, MI (Aug. 19, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted her annual Senior Summit at the Peace Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor. This event connected seniors in the community with a variety of resources and services from...
Sen. Shink Connects Local Seniors with Resources, Helpful Services at Senior Summit Community Event
JACKSON, Mich. (August 4, 2025) — On Friday, August 1, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted her annual Senior Summit at the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson. The community event helped connect local senior citizens to services available to...
Sen. Shink Connects with Constituents at Community Ice Cream Social
JACKSON, Mich. (August 1, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) welcomed residents of Michigan’s 14th Senate District to a community ice cream social on Thursday evening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Jackson. The event...
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...
Senate Committee Takes on Emerging Microplastics Threat
Democratic legislation would protect Great Lakes, human health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture heard testimony on legislation to prevent and clean up microplastics...
Chair Shink Calls Out House Republicans’ Budget Gutting Michigan Dept. of Corrections, Judiciary System
While Senate Democrats fight to improve public safety and strengthen the Michigan court system, House Republicans work to slash jobs, critical funding for MDOC and judiciary branch LANSING, MI (Aug. 27, 2025) — Long after the statutory July 1...
Sen. Shink Hosts Ann Arbor Senior Summit, Connects Local Seniors to Helpful Resources, Services
ANN ARBOR, MI (Aug. 19, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted her annual Senior Summit at the Peace Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor. This event connected seniors in the community with a variety of resources and services from...
Sen. Shink Connects Local Seniors with Resources, Helpful Services at Senior Summit Community Event
JACKSON, Mich. (August 4, 2025) — On Friday, August 1, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted her annual Senior Summit at the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson. The community event helped connect local senior citizens to services available to...
Sen. Shink Connects with Constituents at Community Ice Cream Social
JACKSON, Mich. (August 1, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) welcomed residents of Michigan’s 14th Senate District to a community ice cream social on Thursday evening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Jackson. The event...
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...
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...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, Winter hit Michigan with full force this year! I encourage you to enjoy the fun of a pure Michigan winter before the snow melts — even if that means from the comfort of your home. Be sure to check out the showstopping Michigan...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, With all the snow and freezing cold weather hitting our state, I hope you are staying safe and warm. If you, a loved one, or a neighbor need a place to escape the brutal cold, warming shelters are available throughout our...
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...
Sen. Shink Commends AG Nessel’s Statement on House Republicans’ Unconstitutional Actions
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 9, 2026) — This week, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official legal opinion concluding that House Republicans’ $645 million cut to bipartisan, already agreed-upon funding to programs around the...
Thanks for Joining the Fight Against House Republican Cuts
Dear Neighbor, Thank you so much for standing up for what’s right and joining the fight against the awful budget cuts made by Speaker Matt Hall and Michigan House Republicans. These Republicans exploited a rarely used provision in state law to...
Projects, Redevelopment Plans for Michigan Communities Face Major Setbacks Following House GOP Cuts
Dozier Community Center, Hayes Hotel damaged due to halted construction resulting from stripped funding LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Just one week after Lansing Republicans voted to cut $645 million in previously bipartisan-approved funding...
Sens. Bayer, Shink, and Geiss Introduce Bills to Regulate Large-Scale Data Centers
Legislation aims to shield Michiganders from higher utility costs and protect our precious natural resources LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 18, 2025) — Today, Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) and her colleagues Sens. Sue Shink (D-Northfield...
Senate Committee Explores How Trump Tariffs Decimate Michigan’s Agricultural Industry
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 10, 2025) — Today, the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee, chaired by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.), held a hearing to examine the impact of rising tariffs and cuts to the United States Dept. of Agriculture...
Sens. Shink, Irwin Promote Better Use of Energy Resources with Virtual Power Plants
Innovative energy proposal would use existing resources to help lower utility costs, increase energy reliability and resiliency LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Today, Sens. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced...
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