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...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Jackson County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive JACKSON, Mich. (July 20, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State Education...
Sen. Shink Applauds Michigan Strategic Fund Incentives for Gestamp Expansion in Chelsea
Incentives Will Attract, Retain and Grow Business, Creating Jobs and Keeping Michigan Competitive in the Electric Vehicle Era LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) expresses her support of the Michigan Strategic...
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...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates FY 2025 State Education Budget, Major Win for Jackson County Schools
Strategic and Innovative Approach to School Funding Provides Schools with the Necessary Resources for Students to Thrive JACKSON, Mich. (July 20, 2024) — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State Education...
Sen. Shink Applauds Michigan Strategic Fund Incentives for Gestamp Expansion in Chelsea
Incentives Will Attract, Retain and Grow Business, Creating Jobs and Keeping Michigan Competitive in the Electric Vehicle Era LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) expresses her support of the Michigan Strategic...
Sen. Sue Shink Continues to Lead the Way at “Walk & Talk” Event, Second Year in a Row
Sen. Shink hosted the DNR and Senate District 14 constituents to walk trails at Waterloo Portage Lake Campground and discuss legislative updates in Michigan GRASS LAKE, Mich. (May 29, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) again...
Spring in Michigan: Legislative Updates, Community Events and More!
Dear Neighbor, Spring is well underway now, and I hope you’ve taken some time to enjoy Michigan’s warmer weather and brighter blue skies. Our state has so much to offer during the spring season, from the beautiful blooms at the Holland Tulip...
Sen. Shink Listens to Farmers, Delivers Right to Repair Legislation
Shink bill to reduce downtime during critical growing and harvesting periods, support local jobs, and level the playing field for rural communities LANSING, Mich. (May 8, 2025) — This week, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) introduced Senate...
Lowering Drug Prices, Protecting Seniors, and More!
Dear Neighbor, Between severe weather hitting northern Michigan and continued chaos at the federal level hitting our entire state’s economy, there are a lot of events making people, me included, feel concerned about the road ahead. Please know that...
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...
Tele-town Hall Tonight, Important Tax Information, And More!
Dear Neighbor, While the start of spring often brings more sunshine and longer days, it can also bring frequent temperature changes, and with that, severe weather. I try to stay well- informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events this...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, It is so nice to be out and about in the better weather and longer days! It has been great to see so many of you at community events lately! If you are having an event and would like to invite me, I will try to make it! As always,...
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...
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