by admin | Jan 30, 2025 | Press Release
House Republicans illegally block legislation to strengthen recruitment and retention for corrections and other law enforcement officers LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2025) — Yesterday, Senate Democrats held a special meeting of the Senate Labor Committee to hear personal...
by admin | Jan 13, 2025 | Press Release
Legislation will strengthen recruitment and retention for corrections and other law enforcement officers, help build sustainable careers in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 13, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) issued the following statement on Speaker of the...
by jlindsay | Jan 8, 2025 | Press Release
Legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board would rein in the skyrocketing costs of medication to help Michiganders stay healthy and save money LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — To kick off the first day of the 103rd Legislature, Michigan Senate...
by admin | Dec 12, 2024 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 12, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed House Bill 4630, which guarantees the Michigan children who are accused of a serious crime or delinquency have representation by a court appointed attorney if they cannot afford one. Sen. Sue Shink...
by jlindsay | Oct 30, 2024 | Press Release
Bill package by Sens. Cherry, McDonald Rivet, and Shink would expand eligibility of Michigan State Police hybrid retirement system, enabling more law enforcement and public safety professionals to participate LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate...
by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Yesterday, Senate Bills 803 and 860, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), were favorably reported from the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. These bills aim to maintain huntable numbers of pheasants in game areas...