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...
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...
Shink Delivers Budget to Improve Public Safety, Strengthen Michigan Court System
LANSING, Mich. (April 28, 2025) — Last week, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) led the successful passage of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary’s budget recommendations for the Dept. of Corrections (MDOC)...
Senate and House Democrats Take Action to Rein in Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs in Michigan
Lawmakers, health care professionals, and patients fight to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board LANSING, Mich. (April 28, 2025) — Last week, Michigan Senate and House Democrats acted on their commitment to lowering prescription...
Webster Township Residents Turn Out to Talk with Sen. Shink at Community Coffee Hour
Webster Township, Mich. (April 24, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) welcomed residents of Michigan’s 14th Senate District to a community coffee hour Wednesday evening at Webster Twp. Hall in Dexter. The event offered residents the...
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...
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...
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...
Shink Delivers Budget to Improve Public Safety, Strengthen Michigan Court System
LANSING, Mich. (April 28, 2025) — Last week, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) led the successful passage of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary’s budget recommendations for the Dept. of Corrections (MDOC)...
Senate and House Democrats Take Action to Rein in Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs in Michigan
Lawmakers, health care professionals, and patients fight to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board LANSING, Mich. (April 28, 2025) — Last week, Michigan Senate and House Democrats acted on their commitment to lowering prescription...
Webster Township Residents Turn Out to Talk with Sen. Shink at Community Coffee Hour
Webster Township, Mich. (April 24, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) welcomed residents of Michigan’s 14th Senate District to a community coffee hour Wednesday evening at Webster Twp. Hall in Dexter. The event offered residents the...
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...
Sen. Shink and Other Legislators Join Attorney General in Requesting a Contested Hearing in Data Center Case
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Dec. 3, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and 22 fellow legislators submitted a letter to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) supporting a contested hearing on MSPC Case U-21990. This case is a request by DTE to...
District 14 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, With Michigan experiencing its first snowfall of the season and temperatures dropping, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and warm. As we exit the longest government shutdown in American history, I know there still...
Sen. Shink Invites Community to Upcoming Community Conversation Event
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) invites members of the community to join her for a Community Conversation on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to discuss issues of state and local concern. Sen. Shink will provide an...
District 14 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, After months of fighting for a fiscally responsible state budget, I’m excited to announce that we finally got the job done and successfully passed a budget that invests in our community and communities around Michigan! This...
Sen. Shink Champions Local, Statewide Budget Investments to Lower Costs, Expand Opportunity, Improve Health Outcomes, Support Outdoor Recreation
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 8, 2025) — Last Friday, Michigan Senate Democrats passed a bipartisan state budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year that secures historic investments to lower everyday costs, protect access to health care, fund our public schools,...
District 14 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone and so has another beautiful Michigan summer. As the leaves start to change colors, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer. From cider mills and pumpkin patches...
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...
Protecting Health Care for All Michiganders
Dear Neighbor, I’m working to make staying healthy easier! I’ve been working hard in the Senate to make sure our residents living in rural areas and small towns can see a health care provider when needed, afford their medications, and receive care...
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...
Resources and Updates for Thriving Seniors
Dear Friend, Who wants drama? When it comes to senior services and what’s going on in government, most of us want reliability. While chaos continues to come from Washington as the Trump administration works to cut crucial programs like Medicaid and...
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