Sen. Shink Hosts Third Annual Senior Summit Event, Connects Local Seniors with Resources and Support
JACKSON, MI (Sept. 18, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) joined the District 14 community at her third annual Senior Summit event, held at the Crouch Senior Center. This event welcomed local seniors to meet with a variety of state...
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Hold Utilities Accountable for Outages, Protect Ratepayers
Senate Bills 1170-1175 would establish credits for extended electricity outages LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2026) — This week, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford), Sue Shink (D-Northfield...
Michigan Senate Continues Fight to Lower Costs for Workers, Families, Passes Key Legislation Again
The nine reintroduced bills would cut costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed a slate of legislation that would provide long-term economic relief to...
Sen. Shink Champions Critical Funding to Update Parks, Outdoor Spaces in District 14
State budget continues Sen. Shink’s work to preserve Michigan’s great outdoors LANSING, Mich. (August 21, 2026) — Last month, Senate Democrats worked across the aisle to pass the bipartisan 2027 state budget, which included $45 million...
Sen. Shink Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Expanded Correction Officer Pensions, Address Staffing Crisis
LANSING, Mich. (July 29, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) reintroduced Senate Bill 1135, which would expand pension options for Michigan’s corrections officers. The legislation is one of nine bills at the center of Senate...
Shink Bill Ensuring Legal Representation for Michigan Youth Signed into Law
LANSING, Mich. (July 24, 2026) — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law Senate Bill 81, critical legislation championed by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) to support youth involved in Michigan’s justice system by...
Sen. Shink Comments on Veto of Bills to Support Correction Officers, Michigan Workers
LANSING, Mich. (July 10, 2026) — Today, nine bills were vetoed following their court-ordered presentation to the governor. Among other things, this legislation would have provided expanded healthcare and pension options for Michigan teachers, first...
Senate Democrats, MDOC Subcommittee Chair Shink Pass Bipartisan 2027 Budget to Cut Costs, Support Safe Communities
Budget continues Senate Democrats’ work to make Michigan more affordableLANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2026) — Last Friday, Senate Democrats worked across the aisle to pass the bipartisan 2027 state budget, delivering financial relief amid the record-high...
Senate Passes Shink Bill to Expand Affordable Housing Options for Middle-Income Michiganders
Senate Bill 278 builds upon Senate Democrats’ previous efforts to help every hardworking family find a place to call homeLANSING, MI (June 24, 2026) — Today, Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 278, legislation within their A Michigan You Can...
Sen. Shink Hosts Third Walk and Talk Event, Champions Protecting Michigan’s Great Outdoors
BROOKLYN, MI (June 16, 2026) — Yesterday morning, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) joined community members at her third Walk and Talk event, held this year at the Watkins Lake State Park. This event welcomed residents to walk one of the trails...
Sen. Shink Hosts Third Annual Senior Summit Event, Connects Local Seniors with Resources and Support
JACKSON, MI (Sept. 18, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) joined the District 14 community at her third annual Senior Summit event, held at the Crouch Senior Center. This event welcomed local seniors to meet with a variety of state...
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Hold Utilities Accountable for Outages, Protect Ratepayers
Senate Bills 1170-1175 would establish credits for extended electricity outages LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2026) — This week, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford), Sue Shink (D-Northfield...
Michigan Senate Continues Fight to Lower Costs for Workers, Families, Passes Key Legislation Again
The nine reintroduced bills would cut costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed a slate of legislation that would provide long-term economic relief to...
Sen. Shink Champions Critical Funding to Update Parks, Outdoor Spaces in District 14
State budget continues Sen. Shink’s work to preserve Michigan’s great outdoors LANSING, Mich. (August 21, 2026) — Last month, Senate Democrats worked across the aisle to pass the bipartisan 2027 state budget, which included $45 million...
Sen. Shink Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Expanded Correction Officer Pensions, Address Staffing Crisis
LANSING, Mich. (July 29, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) reintroduced Senate Bill 1135, which would expand pension options for Michigan’s corrections officers. The legislation is one of nine bills at the center of Senate...
Shink Bill Ensuring Legal Representation for Michigan Youth Signed into Law
LANSING, Mich. (July 24, 2026) — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law Senate Bill 81, critical legislation championed by Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) to support youth involved in Michigan’s justice system by...
Sen. Shink Comments on Veto of Bills to Support Correction Officers, Michigan Workers
LANSING, Mich. (July 10, 2026) — Today, nine bills were vetoed following their court-ordered presentation to the governor. Among other things, this legislation would have provided expanded healthcare and pension options for Michigan teachers, first...
Senate Democrats, MDOC Subcommittee Chair Shink Pass Bipartisan 2027 Budget to Cut Costs, Support Safe Communities
Budget continues Senate Democrats’ work to make Michigan more affordableLANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2026) — Last Friday, Senate Democrats worked across the aisle to pass the bipartisan 2027 state budget, delivering financial relief amid the record-high...
Senate Passes Shink Bill to Expand Affordable Housing Options for Middle-Income Michiganders
Senate Bill 278 builds upon Senate Democrats’ previous efforts to help every hardworking family find a place to call homeLANSING, MI (June 24, 2026) — Today, Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 278, legislation within their A Michigan You Can...
Sen. Shink Hosts Third Walk and Talk Event, Champions Protecting Michigan’s Great Outdoors
BROOKLYN, MI (June 16, 2026) — Yesterday morning, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) joined community members at her third Walk and Talk event, held this year at the Watkins Lake State Park. This event welcomed residents to walk one of the trails...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, As the leaves begin to fall, our team is working hard both in Lansing and in the community. In recent weeks, we’ve had several pieces of legislation signed into law that will make a real difference for Michiganders — from providing...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, With the leaves beginning to change and autumn officially underway, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer this special time of year. From pumpkin patches and cider mills to scenic hiking trails...
Sen. Shink Hosts Third Annual Senior Summit Event, Connects Local Seniors with Resources and Support
JACKSON, MI (Sept. 18, 2026) — Today, Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) joined the District 14 community at her third annual Senior Summit event, held at the Crouch Senior Center. This event welcomed local seniors to meet with a variety of state...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day is officially behind us, marking the end of summer and the start of a new school year! As students across Michigan settle into their new classes, I wish you and your family a great year full of learning, growth, and...
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Hold Utilities Accountable for Outages, Protect Ratepayers
Senate Bills 1170-1175 would establish credits for extended electricity outages LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2026) — This week, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford), Sue Shink (D-Northfield...
Michigan Senate Continues Fight to Lower Costs for Workers, Families, Passes Key Legislation Again
The nine reintroduced bills would cut costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed a slate of legislation that would provide long-term economic relief to...
Back to School Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, With back-to-school season here and temperatures slowly cooling down, I hope you and your loved ones are able to soak in the remainder of summertime in our beautiful state. This summer, I've enjoyed getting out and about in our...
Sen. Shink Champions Critical Funding to Update Parks, Outdoor Spaces in District 14
State budget continues Sen. Shink’s work to preserve Michigan’s great outdoors LANSING, Mich. (August 21, 2026) — Last month, Senate Democrats worked across the aisle to pass the bipartisan 2027 state budget, which included $45 million...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, I hope you and your loved ones have been able to get out and enjoy summertime in Michigan, from our world-class state parks and beautiful freshwater coastlines to the many fairs and festivals happening around the state this time of...
Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, As the summer season stretches on, I hope you and your loved ones have the opportunity to enjoy some pure Michigan activities, whether that’s time hiking in our world-class state parks, enjoying a Tigers baseball game in the Motor...
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...
