@ShinkSue

Personal account of State Senator District 14. Working for a thriving community and state!

 Ann Arbor, MI
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Joined February 2020
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President @BarackObama showed me something in myself I might never have seen without him. I’m humbled to have his support in this fight. The Affordable Care Act will have laid the groundwork for guaranteed healthcare, and I'm honored to pick up his baton and finally pass Medicare for All.
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167,000 Michiganders were kicked off SNAP by Republicans. John James, Bill Huizenga, Tom Barrettt and every Michigan GOPer in Congress voted to steal food from our neighbors to give billionaires a giant tax break. freep.com/story/news/local/m…

167K Michiganders fell off SNAP since last summer

New work requirements and paperwork are making it harder for people to keep their food assistance benefits.

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Election season is upon us. Every Michigan voter has the right to vote by mail. That has not changed. Swipe through for the facts and visit mi.gov/vote for more information.
A postal mailbox on a post with a message in large text: "Yes. You can still vote by mail in Michigan." Below, smaller text reads: "Here are 5 things Michigan voters should know about absentee voting." The Michigan state seal and "Michigan.gov/Vote" are at the bottom.

ALT A postal mailbox on a post with a message in large text: "Yes. You can still vote by mail in Michigan." Below, smaller text reads: "Here are 5 things Michigan voters should know about absentee voting." The Michigan state seal and "Michigan.gov/Vote" are at the bottom.

A promotional image featuring a person smiling, accompanied by text stating: "Every Michigan voter can vote by mail. You do not need a reason or excuse to vote absentee in Michigan." The image includes the seal of Michigan and a URL: Michigan.gov/Vote.

ALT A promotional image featuring a person smiling, accompanied by text stating: "Every Michigan voter can vote by mail. You do not need a reason or excuse to vote absentee in Michigan." The image includes the seal of Michigan and a URL: Michigan.gov/Vote.

A person in formal attire looks at a wristwatch. The text reads, "Absentee ballots are available 45 days before an election. You can request your ballot ahead of time so you have plenty of time to vote." At the bottom, Michigan.gov/Vote is provided with a logo.

ALT A person in formal attire looks at a wristwatch. The text reads, "Absentee ballots are available 45 days before an election. You can request your ballot ahead of time so you have plenty of time to vote." At the bottom, Michigan.gov/Vote is provided with a logo.

This image contains a person smiling while looking at papers. The text reads: "Michigan's mail voting system is still in place. Michigan voters can continue to use absentee ballots under Michigan law." The Michigan state seal and web address, "Michigan.gov/Vote," are also present.

ALT This image contains a person smiling while looking at papers. The text reads: "Michigan's mail voting system is still in place. Michigan voters can continue to use absentee ballots under Michigan law." The Michigan state seal and web address, "Michigan.gov/Vote," are also present.

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Diesel fuel in Michigan just hit $6.81/gal—a new state record and part of a national all-time high set last week, per AAA. When diesel prices skyrocket, so does the cost of everything getting delivered. It’s not sustainable. DC Republicans need to get it under control.
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UAW
@UAWSep 20
Working class Americans deserve adequate wages, affordable healthcare, retirement security, and time off the job. The UAW endorses candidates who will stand with us in our fight to win on these four core issues. ➡️ uawpower.org
UAW members attend the union's first in-person Michigan CAP Conference in 8 years in Lansing on September 14-16.

ALT UAW members attend the union's first in-person Michigan CAP Conference in 8 years in Lansing on September 14-16.

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MI Senate Dems
@MISenDemsSep 9
Today, Senator Geiss spoke in honor of the thousands of children affected by cancer each year and the families who love them, remember them, and continue to fight for a cure.
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In case you needed a reminder, Trump's tariffs have hit Michigan families harder than any other state. And Republicans like Mike Rogers, John James, Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga have rubber stamped his cost-raising agenda over and over again. metrotimes.com/news/trumps-t…

Trump’s tariffs are hitting Michigan households harder than anywhere else, study finds - Detroit...

Michigan-bound imports have racked up an estimated $23 billion in tariffs since President Trump returned to office, a cost equivalent to $5,619 for every household in the state, according to a new...

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MI Senate Dems
@MISenDemsSep 5
As new tariffs on Canada take effect, a state like Michigan, with deep ties to our largest trading partner, is especially vulnerable to higher costs and economic disruption. Whether it's manufacturing, agriculture, or everyday goods, Michiganders are the ones being asked to pay the price. cbsnews.com/detroit/news/tar…

How can new tariffs on U.S. and Canada impact prices for Michiganders?

CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.

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MI Senate Dems
@MISenDemsAug 16
Healthy communities depend on clean, safe, affordable water. That means protecting our rivers and lakes while making sure every family can access the water they need. Explore more about your local waterways: MyWaterway.epa.gov/community
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MI Senate Dems
@MISenDemsAug 15
The state budget continues Michigan's commitment to making higher education more affordable. Thanks to expanded funding for Michigan Reconnect, eligible Michiganders can now access free community college starting at age 21. michiganpublic.org/education…
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Breaking news - the dark money organization funded by the DeVoses and run by ex-RNC chair Ronna Romney McDaniel opposes Michiganders for Money Out of Politics, wants to KEEP dark money in politics. Weird of them!
Michigan Forward
@MIForward_NetAug 14
NEW: Some of the addresses @MichiganMOP used to make the ballot didn’t seem quite right… So we investigated and found dead-end streets and non-existent houses. Why were these addresses allowed to count?
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Our service members are paying the heaviest price for Trump’s new Middle East war. The very least he can do as Commander-in-Chief is support them, not insult them.
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Eli Savit@EliNSavitAug 6
Yep. We’re a unified, height-diverse ticket that’ll work for the people of Michigan—whether that’s protecting your voting rights, standing up to corporate price-gougers, or grabbing something for you off the top of your fridge. (If it’s a VERY tall fridge, call @garlin not me).
Lily Catherine Guiney@LilyCGuineyAug 6
Michigan Democrats present the their ticket of candidates who can grab something off the top of the fridge for the candidates who can’t reach the top of the fridge
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Robert Reich
@RBReichJul 24
70% of Americans don't want energy-guzzling AI data centers being built in their communities, including 63% of Republicans. Trump's response? "You can't fight it, you have to go with it." Reminder that Trump owns millions of dollars worth of stock in Big Tech corporations pushing data centers.
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When Trump said “I’m not going to start a war,” many Americans believed that promise - and voted for him. When he said his Iran war would be over in a few weeks, many believed that too. Americans today are fed up with the cost of this war - and the lies.
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I will give a talk at 2026 NCEL National Forum on The Microplastic Reality Check: Impacts and Upstream Interventions. Hoping for a great turnout! #NCEL2026 - via #Whova event app
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So true.
Mark Brewer@MarkBrewerDemsJul 11
If wages were higher government wouldn’t have to provide programs to compensate: employers shouldn’t be able to externalize their labor costs and impose them on the public at large
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Unbelievable. When Republicans took control of the State House, Matt Hall defied the state Constitution, refusing to send 9 bills passed by the full legislature to the Governor - bills that would have lowered healthcare costs for teachers and public employees, helped recruit and retain corrections officers by allowing them to opt into the state police pension plan, and protected Michiganders' disability payments, workers comp, or public assistance from garnishment. They were all good policies to lower costs and support working families. So under Majority Leader @WinnieBrinks, we in the State Senate took Matt Hall and the Republican-led House to court. And today, after battling for two years, we won. The people of Michigan won. Governor Whitmer vetoed them. You'd better believe Senate Democrats will send those bills again. michiganadvance.com/2026/07/…

Whitmer vetoes 9 bills at heart of Supreme Court case, which had been ordered to be presented •...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed the nine bills that were stuck in limbo from the 2023-24 legislative session and were the subject of a Michigan Supreme Court order on Friday, potentially roiling...

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