Shink Condemns Trump’s Reckless Funding Freeze as Chaos Continues for Local and State Residents
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...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
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...
Shink Continues Fight to Move Stalled Legislation, Deliver Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
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...
Shink Calls on House Republican Leader to Stop Stalling Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
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...
Michigan Senate Democrats Make Lowering Costs, Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care a Top Priority in 2025
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...
Sen. Sue Shink Commends the Senate Passage of House Bill 4630, Expanding Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to Include Juvenile Defendants
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...
Legislation to Improve Retirement Benefits for Corrections, Conservation Officers Passes Senate
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,...
Sen. Cherry’s Legislation to Extend Pheasant Hunting and Restore American Woodcock Passes Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
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...
Sen. Shink to Host Senior Summit in Jackson on August 16
The event is free and open to all Jackson area seniors and their family members JACKSON, Mich. (August 9, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) is inviting local seniors to join her at the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson, Michigan for her...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Washtenaw County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive NORTHFIELD TWP., Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State...
Shink Condemns Trump’s Reckless Funding Freeze as Chaos Continues for Local and State Residents
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...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
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...
Shink Continues Fight to Move Stalled Legislation, Deliver Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
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...
Shink Calls on House Republican Leader to Stop Stalling Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
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...
Michigan Senate Democrats Make Lowering Costs, Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care a Top Priority in 2025
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...
Sen. Sue Shink Commends the Senate Passage of House Bill 4630, Expanding Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to Include Juvenile Defendants
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...
Legislation to Improve Retirement Benefits for Corrections, Conservation Officers Passes Senate
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,...
Sen. Cherry’s Legislation to Extend Pheasant Hunting and Restore American Woodcock Passes Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
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...
Sen. Shink to Host Senior Summit in Jackson on August 16
The event is free and open to all Jackson area seniors and their family members JACKSON, Mich. (August 9, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) is inviting local seniors to join her at the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson, Michigan for her...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Washtenaw County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive NORTHFIELD TWP., Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State...
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...
Renter’s Rights Panel, Celebrating Michigan’s Hardest Workers, Black History Month, and More!
Dear Neighbor, With half of February already behind us, we’re closer to the end of winter and the start of spring! But before the snow melts and the ice thaws for the year, make sure you don’t miss out on the beauty and fun of a pure Michigan...
Shink Condemns Trump’s Reckless Funding Freeze as Chaos Continues for Local and State Residents
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...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
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...
Focusing on Accountability and Affordability + Other Updates
Dear Neighbor, Michigan’s real winter weather is here! As temperatures drop, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions: bundle up, watch out for ice, and pay attention to...
Shink Continues Fight to Move Stalled Legislation, Deliver Vital Retirement Improvements for Corrections Officers
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...
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