{"id":1235,"date":"2024-05-17T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/?p=1235"},"modified":"2024-06-25T13:24:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T17:24:53","slug":"community-updates-events-and-resources-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/shink\/2024\/05\/17\/community-updates-events-and-resources-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Updates, Events and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/03\/shink1-2.png” alt=”Senator Sue Shink Email Banner” title_text=”shink1″ url=”http:\/\/www.senatedems.com\/shink\/” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Dear Neighbor,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the arrival of May and all the sunshine and warmth that accompanies late spring, I\u2019m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Both in Lansing and throughout District 14, our team is keeping busy crafting a balanced budget, making progress on legislative priorities, and connecting with constituents. With this newsletter, I provide an update on the many things we\u2019ve been up to.<\/p>\n

<\/span>As always, if you or someone you know would like to provide feedback about what\u2019s happening in Lansing or needs assistance, feel free to contact my office.<\/span> You can email us at <\/span>sensshink@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a> or call (517) 373-2426. And don\u2019t forget to visit my official <\/span>Facebook page<\/span><\/a> for the latest updates on happenings at the Capitol and in the district.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Sincerely,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-19px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/03\/shinksignature.png” alt=”Senator Shink Signature” title_text=”shinksignature” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|264px||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Sue Shink\u00a0<\/span><\/b>
<\/span>State Senator<\/span>
<\/span>District 14<\/span><\/p>\n

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Legislative Updates<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senate Democrats Fight to Expand Access to Mental Health Care<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/i><\/b>Throughout our state, residents have told us they lack access to mental health support\u2014 a crisis particularly affecting young Michiganders and our veterans. That\u2019s why Senate Democrats acted and made critical investments in the 2024 State Budget to address this gap in coverage and ensure all Michigan residents who need assistancecan access it. A few highlights of the investments we have made thus far in mental health care include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n