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...
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 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...
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...
Sen. Shink Connects Local Seniors with Resources, Helpful Services at Senior Summit Community Event
JACKSON, Mich. (August 4, 2025) — On Friday, August 1, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) hosted her annual Senior Summit at the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson. The community event helped connect local senior citizens to services available to...
Sen. Shink Connects with Constituents at Community Ice Cream Social
JACKSON, Mich. (August 1, 2025) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) welcomed residents of Michigan’s 14th Senate District to a community ice cream social on Thursday evening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Jackson. The event...
District 14 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, As the summer season continues to inch forward, I hope you’ve gotten the opportunity to enjoy some of the perks of summertime in beautiful Michigan, whether that’s time on a hiking trail, a Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park, or...
District 14 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, The summer season is finally upon us! I hope you and your family are able to enjoy the sunshine and spend time taking advantage of some of the many Pure Michigan summer activities our state offers. Even though summer break is here...
Sen. Shink Hosts Agricultural Listening Session to Explore Challenges Facing Local Farmers Amidst Proposed Federal Cuts
NAPOLEON TWP., Mich. (June 26, 2025) — As Republicans in Washington continue to propose unprecedented cuts to federal programs that provide critical funding and support for Michigan’s agricultural community, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.)...
Sen. Sue Shink Joins Congresswoman Dingell and Michigan Lawmakers for Washtenaw Community Town Hall
DEXTER, Mich. (June 17, 2025) — On Monday, June 16, state Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) joined six other state legislators for U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s (D-MI) Washtenaw Community Town Hall. Held at Dexter High School, the event...
Senate Hearings Expose Harm Federal Cuts Pose to Families, Farms, and Food Access
Michiganders, local nonprofits, state officials and others testify on impact of funding cuts and threats posed by Washington Republicans on food security programs, providers, and people statewide LANSING, Mich. (June 12, 2025) — As Washington...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Reform Pollution Laws
“My village has beautiful artesian water that we can’t drink. I’m just waiting for another family member who will get sick and die from PFAS.” LANSING, Mich. (June 11, 2025) — The Michigan Senate Committee on Energy and the Environment, chaired...
Democratic Legislation Will Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
NOTE: Additional information on the legislation can be found here. LANSING, Mich (June 6, 2025) — Democratic legislators in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature are jointly introducing legislation to hold polluters accountable by requiring...
Around the Community with Sue – Events, Legislative Updates, and More!
Dear Neighbor, Over the past weeks and months, my colleagues and I have been working hard to craft a fiscally responsible state budget to ensure that while chaos and confusion come from Washington, our communities can find security at the state...
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