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...
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, 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...
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...
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