Shink, Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids

by admin | Mar 12, 2025 | Press Release

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 policy advocates and...

Packed House at Sen. Shink’s Coffee Hour as Residents Voice Concerns and Stay Engaged

by jlindsay | Mar 7, 2025 | Press Release

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 Norvell Twp. Supervisor...

Sen. Shink Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address 

by jlindsay | Feb 26, 2025 | Press Release

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 federal funding cuts...

Sen. Shink Meets with Jackson Area Corrections Officers to Hear Concerns

by admin | Feb 21, 2025 | Press Release

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 Organization Executive...

Shink Condemns Trump’s Reckless Funding Freeze as Chaos Continues for Local and State Residents

by admin | Feb 14, 2025 | Press Release

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 funding, which has...

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor

by jlindsay | Feb 3, 2025 | Press Release

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 lawsuit against...