Sen. Shink Introduces Sustainability-Centered Legislation to Repeal ‘Ban on Bag Bans’
Senate Bill 228 would repeal the law preventing local ordinances to ban plastic bags and allow communities to implement programs to reduce litter and waste LANSING, Mich. (March 23, 2023) — This week, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.)...
Sen. Shink Introduces Legislation to Aid Community Improvement Across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 10, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) reintroduced legislation, Senate Bill 164, that would modify the law for Business Improvement Zones (“BIZ”) to allow for some zones to be created using weighted voting...
Sen. Shink, Senate Judiciary Committee Pass 11-Bill Gun Violence Prevention Package
Bills have strong public support, backing from MSU, Oxford and other shooting victims and families, gun safety advocates, responsible gun owners, and law enforcement officials LANSING, Mich. (March 9, 2023) — Today, Vice Chair Sen. Sue...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
Sen. Shink on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, during which she outlined her vision for the year. “Gov. Whitmer has...
Sen. Shink on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2022) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement after being sworn into office to serve Michigan’s 14th Senate District in the 102nd Michigan Legislature: “I’m honored to be joining this...
Sen. Shink Introduces Legislation to Aid Community Improvement Across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 10, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) reintroduced legislation, Senate Bill 164, that would modify the law for Business Improvement Zones (“BIZ”) to allow for some zones to be created using weighted voting...
Sen. Shink, Senate Judiciary Committee Pass 11-Bill Gun Violence Prevention Package
Bills have strong public support, backing from MSU, Oxford and other shooting victims and families, gun safety advocates, responsible gun owners, and law enforcement officials LANSING, Mich. (March 9, 2023) — Today, Vice Chair Sen. Sue...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
Sen. Shink on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, during which she outlined her vision for the year. “Gov. Whitmer has...
Sen. Shink on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2022) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement after being sworn into office to serve Michigan’s 14th Senate District in the 102nd Michigan Legislature: “I’m honored to be joining this...
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...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. As we continue into fall (even if it feels more like winter!), I will be hard at work here in Lansing drafting legislation and advocating for you and our communities. If you need...
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...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. With fall officially in full swing, I encourage you to take some time to go outside and enjoy all the wonderful autumn festivities our state offers. From cider mills and apple...
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