Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan...
Sen. Shink Travels to Ireland with American Irish State Legislators Caucus to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement
LANSING, Mich. (September 1, 2023) — Serving as a Michigan Delegate for the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement after her visit to Ireland to celebrate the 25th Anniversary...
Michigan Legislators Tour Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Discuss New Funding
Investing in change: 2024 Michigan budget commits funding for educational opportunities through pilot program with Huron Valley LANSING, Mich. (August 21, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Amos O'Neal (D-Saginaw) and Jimmie...
Local Lawmakers’ ‘Make It In Michigan’ Budget Delivers $8.5 Million Multigenerational Community Center for Dexter
DEXTER, Mich. (August 17, 2023) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Twp.) and Carrie Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor) joined local leaders in Dexter to celebrate the passage of the “Make It In Michigan” budget...
Sen. Shink Secures Major Budget Wins for Jackson and Washtenaw Counties
Budget includes funding to support public safety, protect natural resources, improve housing, and more LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) and the Michigan Legislature recently passed the 2024 state budget,...
Senate’s Next Phase of Work Gets Underway on Clean Energy Future Plan
Senate Energy and Environment Committee hears testimony on innovative plan to help lower utility costs and reduce carbon emissions for homes and businesses NOTE: A graphic on the Clean Energy Future Plan is attached and included below. LANSING,...
Sen. Shink Joined by Jackson County Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient for Senate’s 28th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
NOTE: Photo Included Below LANSING, Mich. (May 27, 2023) — On Thursday, May 25, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) was joined at the Michigan Senate's 28th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony by her distinguished guest, Donald Bliss, a Jackson County...
Sen. Shink, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Hear Presentations on Proposal to Conserve 30% of Michigan’s Land and Water by 2030
Proposal will help naturally capture greenhouse gas emissions as part of Senate Democrats’ Clean Energy Future Plan LANSING, Mich. (May 23, 2023) — Today, Chair Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and members of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources...
Senate Passes Sen. Shink’s Legislation to Aid Local Businesses, Improve Communities Across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (May 18, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink’s (D-Northfield Twp.) Senate Bill 164 passed through the Senate. This legislation would modify the law for Business Improvement Zones (“BIZ”) to allow for some zones to be created using...
Sen. Shink and Jackson Pride Center to Celebrate Historic Expansion of Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
Public event planned for Monday evening at The Chase Sports Bar LANSING, Mich. (May 10, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Township) and Jackson Pride Center will host a happy hour in honor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent signing of Senate...
Sen. Shink Travels to Ireland with American Irish State Legislators Caucus to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement
LANSING, Mich. (September 1, 2023) — Serving as a Michigan Delegate for the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement after her visit to Ireland to celebrate the 25th Anniversary...
Michigan Legislators Tour Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Discuss New Funding
Investing in change: 2024 Michigan budget commits funding for educational opportunities through pilot program with Huron Valley LANSING, Mich. (August 21, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Amos O'Neal (D-Saginaw) and Jimmie...
Local Lawmakers’ ‘Make It In Michigan’ Budget Delivers $8.5 Million Multigenerational Community Center for Dexter
DEXTER, Mich. (August 17, 2023) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and Reps. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Twp.) and Carrie Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor) joined local leaders in Dexter to celebrate the passage of the “Make It In Michigan” budget...
Sen. Shink Secures Major Budget Wins for Jackson and Washtenaw Counties
Budget includes funding to support public safety, protect natural resources, improve housing, and more LANSING, Mich. (July 12, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) and the Michigan Legislature recently passed the 2024 state budget,...
Senate’s Next Phase of Work Gets Underway on Clean Energy Future Plan
Senate Energy and Environment Committee hears testimony on innovative plan to help lower utility costs and reduce carbon emissions for homes and businesses NOTE: A graphic on the Clean Energy Future Plan is attached and included below. LANSING,...
Sen. Shink Joined by Jackson County Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient for Senate’s 28th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
NOTE: Photo Included Below LANSING, Mich. (May 27, 2023) — On Thursday, May 25, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) was joined at the Michigan Senate's 28th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony by her distinguished guest, Donald Bliss, a Jackson County...
Sen. Shink, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Hear Presentations on Proposal to Conserve 30% of Michigan’s Land and Water by 2030
Proposal will help naturally capture greenhouse gas emissions as part of Senate Democrats’ Clean Energy Future Plan LANSING, Mich. (May 23, 2023) — Today, Chair Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and members of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources...
Senate Passes Sen. Shink’s Legislation to Aid Local Businesses, Improve Communities Across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (May 18, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink’s (D-Northfield Twp.) Senate Bill 164 passed through the Senate. This legislation would modify the law for Business Improvement Zones (“BIZ”) to allow for some zones to be created using...
Sen. Shink and Jackson Pride Center to Celebrate Historic Expansion of Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
Public event planned for Monday evening at The Chase Sports Bar LANSING, Mich. (May 10, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Township) and Jackson Pride Center will host a happy hour in honor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent signing of Senate...
Sen. Shink, Senate Pass Corrections and Judiciary Budgets, Investments to Improve Systems and Lives
Budgets includes funding for supports for corrections officers, courts, and several innovative programs to improve programming and reentry opportunities for justice-involved Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (May 9, 2023) — Sen. Sue...
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...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, Summer is officially upon us, bringing high temperatures to kick off the season. Stay cool, stay hydrated and, as always, stay safe. Last week we celebrated Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United...
Sen. Shink Secures $4.5M for Hayes Hotel Redevelopment Project in State Budget
LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2024) — This week, Senate Democrats successfully passed its second state budget under the historic Democratic trifecta. The Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget builds on last year’s transformative budget by continuing to invest...
Sen. Shink Applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling Upholding Protections for Domestic Violence Victims, Including New Michigan State Law
Shink was the sponsor of Senate Bill 528, which along with Senate Bill 471 and House Bill 4945, strengthens domestic violence protections from gun violence LANSING, Mich. (June 22, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, As we enter June and jump into the summer season, I hope you can spend time outside. Whether you enjoy gardening, cooking on the barbeque, swimming, or taking a stroll around a local park — there are many ways to enjoy the best our...
State Legislature Holds Joint Committee on H5N1 in Michigan
Sen. Shink Invites MDARD to Testify H5N1 at Joint Committee HearingLANSING, Mich. (June 13, 2024) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) chaired a joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and the House...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Memorial Day and were able to enjoy the day with family and loved ones. As the weather is getting warmer and bringing about seasonal change, we've had several significant legislative wins that...
Sen. Shink Joined by Jackson County Michigan National Guard Veteran for Senate’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
NOTE: Photo Included Below LANSING, Mich. (May 24, 2024) — Thursday, May 23, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) was joined at the Michigan Senate’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony by her distinguished guest, Trista Rink, a Jackson County...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, With the arrival of May and all the sunshine and warmth that accompanies late spring, I’m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together. Both in Lansing and throughout...
Senate Passes Shink Resolution Declaring May 5-12 as Correctional Officers Week in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (May 9, 2024) — Today, the Senate passed Senate Resolution 118 declaring May 5-12, 2024, Correctional Officers Week in Michigan. The resolution is sponsored by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and had bipartisan support in the...
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