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...
Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Energy Future Plan
The plan will help lower utility costs and reduce carbon emissions for homes and businesses LANSING, Mich. (April 12, 2023) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats, led by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) and Sen. Sue...
Sen. Shink and Ann Arbor Legislators to Celebrate Historic Expansion of Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
LANSING, Mich. (April 3, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Township) and Michigan Senate and House Democrats will host a happy hour in honor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent signing of Senate Bill 4, which expands the Elliott-Larsen Civil...
Sen. Shink, Ann Arbor Legislators Celebrate Signing of Historic Bill to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
After four-decade fight, 373,000+ residents, including those in Washtenaw County, finally poised to receive long-awaited protection and recognition LANSING, Mich. (March 31, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) and the Michigan...
Sens. Cherry, McDonald Rivet and Shink Introduce Hybrid Officer Retirement Program
Legislation seeks to allow new officers into Michigan State Police hybrid retirement system LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2023) — Sens. John Cherry (D-Flint), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) and Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) recently introduced...
Sen. Shink Introduces Sustainability-Centered Legislation to Repeal ‘Ban on Bag Bans’
Senate Bill 228 would repeal the law preventing local ordinances to ban plastic bags and allow communities to implement programs to reduce litter and waste LANSING, Mich. (March 23, 2023) — This week, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.)...
Sen. Shink Introduces Legislation to Aid Community Improvement Across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 10, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) reintroduced legislation, Senate Bill 164, that would modify the law for Business Improvement Zones (“BIZ”) to allow for some zones to be created using weighted voting...
Sen. Shink, Senate Judiciary Committee Pass 11-Bill Gun Violence Prevention Package
Bills have strong public support, backing from MSU, Oxford and other shooting victims and families, gun safety advocates, responsible gun owners, and law enforcement officials LANSING, Mich. (March 9, 2023) — Today, Vice Chair Sen. Sue...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
Sen. Shink on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, during which she outlined her vision for the year. “Gov. Whitmer has...
Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Energy Future Plan
The plan will help lower utility costs and reduce carbon emissions for homes and businesses LANSING, Mich. (April 12, 2023) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats, led by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) and Sen. Sue...
Sen. Shink and Ann Arbor Legislators to Celebrate Historic Expansion of Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
LANSING, Mich. (April 3, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Township) and Michigan Senate and House Democrats will host a happy hour in honor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent signing of Senate Bill 4, which expands the Elliott-Larsen Civil...
Sen. Shink, Ann Arbor Legislators Celebrate Signing of Historic Bill to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
After four-decade fight, 373,000+ residents, including those in Washtenaw County, finally poised to receive long-awaited protection and recognition LANSING, Mich. (March 31, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp) and the Michigan...
Sens. Cherry, McDonald Rivet and Shink Introduce Hybrid Officer Retirement Program
Legislation seeks to allow new officers into Michigan State Police hybrid retirement system LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2023) — Sens. John Cherry (D-Flint), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) and Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) recently introduced...
Sen. Shink Introduces Sustainability-Centered Legislation to Repeal ‘Ban on Bag Bans’
Senate Bill 228 would repeal the law preventing local ordinances to ban plastic bags and allow communities to implement programs to reduce litter and waste LANSING, Mich. (March 23, 2023) — This week, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.)...
Sen. Shink Introduces Legislation to Aid Community Improvement Across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 10, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) reintroduced legislation, Senate Bill 164, that would modify the law for Business Improvement Zones (“BIZ”) to allow for some zones to be created using weighted voting...
Sen. Shink, Senate Judiciary Committee Pass 11-Bill Gun Violence Prevention Package
Bills have strong public support, backing from MSU, Oxford and other shooting victims and families, gun safety advocates, responsible gun owners, and law enforcement officials LANSING, Mich. (March 9, 2023) — Today, Vice Chair Sen. Sue...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
Sen. Shink on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, during which she outlined her vision for the year. “Gov. Whitmer has...
Sen. Shink on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2022) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) has issued the following statement after being sworn into office to serve Michigan’s 14th Senate District in the 102nd Michigan Legislature: “I’m honored to be joining this...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, Early May offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. Whether it's a walk in the park, going fishing, a hike on the trails, or a barbecue in your backyard, I hope you are taking time to soak up the sunshine...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, As the fresh bloom of spring revitalizes our beautiful state, let’s embrace the season of growth and renewal together. I hope you are having a great start to spring and enjoying everything that warmer weather brings to our state,...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope you are having a great start to the spring season and are enjoying what the warmer weather brings to our state. Things are swiftly moving ahead within the Michigan Legislature with new legislation passing and in-district...
Sen. Sue Shink Encourages Non-Profits, Local Governments to Apply for MI Neighborhood Program Funding
Eligible applicants can receive funding to support housing development LANSING, Mich. (March 28, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) is encouraging local nonprofits, developers, and local units of government to apply for the first round...
Sen. Sue Shink Celebrates Investments to Support Local Organizations in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties
Community organizations to receive $3 million in grant funding to support and uplift community centers and aid homeless veterans LANSING, Mich. (March 26, 2024) — Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) is happy to announce the allocation of...
Community Updates, Events and Resources
Dear Neighbor, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve you and the 14th Senate District. So many good people are working hard to make this part of Michigan a great place to live, work, and...
Join Me for a Violence Intervention Town Hall
Dear Neighbor, I invite you to join me and special guests State Representative Carrie Rheingans and Mayor Daniel Mahoney for a Violence Intervention Town Hall this Monday, March 11 to discuss important issues in our community and hear updates on...
Tax Tips Newsletter
Dear Neighbor, It continues to be an honor serving you in the State Senate, and I look forward to all this New Year holds — the many conversations with constituents, movement on importantlegislation, exciting events around District 14 and more. The...
Join Sen. Shink at Her First Coffee Hour of 2024!
Dear Neighbor, I hope you’ll join me for my first coffee hour of the year! It will be this upcoming Monday, January 8 at the Lost Railway Museum. These events are a great way to share your thoughts and ideas with me, while also getting a firsthand...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Signs Bipartisan Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
Implements recommendations of Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform DETROIT, Mich.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan’s juvenile justice system and...
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