{"id":893,"date":"2023-11-07T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/?p=893"},"modified":"2023-11-06T16:37:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:37:09","slug":"community-updates-events-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/shink\/2023\/11\/07\/community-updates-events-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Updates, Events and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/02\/SenShink_EmailBanner.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;SenShink_EmailBanner&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-12px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>I hope this letter finds you and your family well. As we continue into fall (even if it feels more like winter!), I will be hard at work here in Lansing drafting legislation and advocating for you and our communities. If you need help navigating a state agency, or have any questions about current legislation, please do not hesitate to reach out \u2014 my team and I are here to assist you however we can and appreciate hearing from you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Help in understanding your concerns and ideas is vital, and the best ways to connect with my office are bulleted below. See more on what we\u2019ve accomplished in this edition of our eNews; for more frequent updates on what I am working on and where I am in the district, please follow my official Facebook page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sensshink@senate.michigan.gov\" class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" data-ogsc=\"\">sensshink@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Phone: (517) 373-2426\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Mail: P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-16px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/08\/ShinkSignature.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ShinkSignature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-30px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b>Sue Shink\u00a0<br \/><\/b><span>State Senator<br \/><\/span><span>District 14\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Featured in This Newsletter:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Community Resources\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Legislative Updates\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>In the Community\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Community Resources\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Resources for Michiganders Potentially Affected by the UAW Strike\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Congratulations to the UAW on a huge win for workers! For those who may continue to be impacted by the UAW strike, please see below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In light of the recent events, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has offered their assistance to all affected state business owners and workers \u2014 including the following resources:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/tools\/claimant-roadmap?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/tools\/claimant-roadmap?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">The Claimant Roadmap<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy91aWEvdG9vbHMvY2xhaW1hbnQtb3JpZW50YXRpb24_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MjQ2MSJ9.52E8YUKbBOEb6muLc28wDUYPxqZCvz4RMFXGfw1IvsM\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy91aWEvdG9vbHMvY2xhaW1hbnQtb3JpZW50YXRpb24_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MjQ2MSJ9.52E8YUKbBOEb6muLc28wDUYPxqZCvz4RMFXGfw1IvsM\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\">First-time filer coaching sessions<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/uia-community-connect?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/uia-community-connect?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">UIA Community Connect<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/tools\/publications\/password-resets?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/tools\/publications\/password-resets?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">Assistance with resetting account passwords<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy91aWEvZW1wbG95ZXJzL3BhbmVsLXJlc291cmNlcy9wcm9ncmFtcy93b3Jrc2hhcmUtcHJvZ3JhbT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwOTE1LjgyNjQyNDYxIn0.GAilDyEjzvcXIfoAmauXL4fzjzFYFjPZkLTyXuvUuQ0\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy91aWEvZW1wbG95ZXJzL3BhbmVsLXJlc291cmNlcy9wcm9ncmFtcy93b3Jrc2hhcmUtcHJvZ3JhbT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwOTE1LjgyNjQyNDYxIn0.GAilDyEjzvcXIfoAmauXL4fzjzFYFjPZkLTyXuvUuQ0\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\">Work Share<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy91aWEvZW1wbG95ZXJzL3BhbmVsLXJlc291cmNlcy9wcm9ncmFtcy9vbmxpbmUtcmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uLWFuZC1zZWVraW5nLXdvcmstd2FpdmVyP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA5MTUuODI2NDI0NjEifQ.I3Uk7WXWfqox59bWpSvjJADf5LqTIudZp-pY-nddeCk\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy91aWEvZW1wbG95ZXJzL3BhbmVsLXJlc291cmNlcy9wcm9ncmFtcy9vbmxpbmUtcmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uLWFuZC1zZWVraW5nLXdvcmstd2FpdmVyP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA5MTUuODI2NDI0NjEifQ.I3Uk7WXWfqox59bWpSvjJADf5LqTIudZp-pY-nddeCk\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\">Registration and Seeking Work Waiver<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/employers\/panel-resources\/programs\/employer-filed-claims?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/uia\/employers\/panel-resources\/programs\/employer-filed-claims?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">Employer Filed Claims<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>To connect with your local Michigan Works! service center for career services, call (800) 285-WORKS (9675) or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy93ZC9taWNoaWdhbi13b3Jrcz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwOTE1LjgyNjQyNDYxIn0.VHNUG_IWFe5BKG2GfzGyFso0L9uo9dIqY0NZGFExPgU\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9sZW8vYnVyZWF1cy1hZ2VuY2llcy93ZC9taWNoaWdhbi13b3Jrcz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwOTE1LjgyNjQyNDYxIn0.VHNUG_IWFe5BKG2GfzGyFso0L9uo9dIqY0NZGFExPgU\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\">Michigan.gov\/MichiganWorks<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For additional assistance, workers can schedule appointments at <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc3RhdGVvZm1pY2hpZ2FuLnNoYXJlcG9pbnQuY29tL3RlYW1zL3RlZC90ZWRjL0xFTyUyMENvbW1zJTIwVGVhbS9QcmVzcyUyMFJlbGVhc2VzL01pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9VSUE_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MjQ2MSJ9.iSGRIc4wsChHy4RQ4bBVsLLAYhm6Xv4ZiP1UoQxf2DY\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc3RhdGVvZm1pY2hpZ2FuLnNoYXJlcG9pbnQuY29tL3RlYW1zL3RlZC90ZWRjL0xFTyUyMENvbW1zJTIwVGVhbS9QcmVzcyUyMFJlbGVhc2VzL01pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9VSUE_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDkxNS44MjY0MjQ2MSJ9.iSGRIc4wsChHy4RQ4bBVsLLAYhm6Xv4ZiP1UoQxf2DY\/s\/3019040829\/br\/225996612731-l\">Michigan.gov\/UIA<\/a> or call Customer Service at (866) 500-0017.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>As of September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Here&#8217;s what you need to know about your order:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Limit of one order per residential address.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Orders began shipping free starting the week of October 2, 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Before You Throw Out &#8220;Expired&#8221; Tests: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices\/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices\/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list\">Check the FDA&#8217;s website to see if your COVID-19 tests&#8217; expiration dates have been extended<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Legislative Update\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Expanding Opportunities for Clean, Renewable Energy<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-15px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/AffordableReliable_CleanEnergy_WebGraphic-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AffordableReliable_CleanEnergy_WebGraphic-1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/CleanEnergyList_Square.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CleanEnergyList_Square&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>I am happy to share that major portions of the Clean Energy Future Plan, including my bill <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ynqi15ddw1t4202kx1smvyoo))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0502\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ynqi15ddw1t4202kx1smvyoo))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0502\">SB 502<\/a>, have passed the Senate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ynqi15ddw1t4202kx1smvyoo))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0502\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ynqi15ddw1t4202kx1smvyoo))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0502\">SB 502<\/a> will require the Public Service Commission to weigh equity and environmental justice for people too long neglected, affordability, compliance with the clean energy standards in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(5icg5lpx2mq3ajwtbxt5bale))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0271\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(5icg5lpx2mq3ajwtbxt5bale))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0271\">SB 271<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(utgsnb44decb3enhorpmqacw))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0273\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(utgsnb44decb3enhorpmqacw))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0273\">SB 273<\/a>, and public health, when approving Integrated Resource Planning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>By addressing key financial and accessibility issues with transitioning to renewable energy sources, the Clean Energy Future Plan will make our homes and businesses more comfortable and significantly reduce energy costs while improving the reliability of energy delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>What a Difference a Week Makes!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; 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Here\u2019s a quick recap:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Passed\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Senate Bill <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0410\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0410\">410<\/a> to provide accountability for drug companies, restoring Michiganders\u2019 ability to pursue justice and recoup damages if a faulty drug leads to injury or death\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Senate Bills <a href=\"474\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"474\">474<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0477\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0477\">477<\/a> to establish the Reproductive Health Act, building on the repeal of Michigan\u2019s 1931 abortion ban and reducing barriers for those seeking reproductive healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Senate Bills <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ctwhcvmxgnm44eeqfco1biwk))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0530\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ctwhcvmxgnm44eeqfco1biwk))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0530\">530<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0531\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0531\">531<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ctwhcvmxgnm44eeqfco1biwk))\/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0575\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(ctwhcvmxgnm44eeqfco1biwk))\/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0575\">575<\/a> to strengthen Michigan\u2019s 2019 auto no-fault policy reform and improve access to care for Michigan drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Senate Bill <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0351\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0351\">351<\/a> to strengthen Breastfeeding Anti-Discrimination Act to expand protections for those who use a breast pump or other means to express milk\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Senate Bills <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0395\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0395\">395<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0396\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0396\">396<\/a> to abandon punitive and problematic requirements to better enable the growth of teachers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Juvenile Justice Package\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>The Juvenile Justice Taskforce came up with several recommendations last year to reform the way we treat Juveniles in our criminal justice system. We\u2019ve been hard at work implementing these reforms in the Juvenile Justice Package.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>My bills in this package are SB <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(lhv3vx0tlelxezsvl2gluend))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0424\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(lhv3vx0tlelxezsvl2gluend))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0424\">424<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(o555iefus1ipbt5a0xqdm2id))\/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0425\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(o555iefus1ipbt5a0xqdm2id))\/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectName=2023-SB-0425\">425<\/a>, respectively, they amend the Indigent Defense Commission Act to require the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to serve indigent adults and youths, and require the Appellate Defender Commission to create a system of appellate defense services for indigent youth. These bills will ensure our criminal justice system gives our states\u2019 youth the care they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p><span><b>In the Community\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><b><i>Consumer Protection Town Hall with Attorney General Dana Nessel\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-15px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Shink_Consumer_Protection_Townhall.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Shink_Consumer_Protection_Townhall&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>I hosted a Consumer Protection Town Hall with Attorney General Dana Nessel in Dexter at the Mill Creek Middle School. We discussed ways to protect ourselves from scams and predatory business practices. I apprecjate the time our attorney general spent with us\u2014she made protecting ourselves from scams fun. And I was ready when a scammer called me the next day with \u201c important personal information\u201d for a family member. It was a pleasure to speak with everyone who was able to attend.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>To learn more about protecting yourself and those you love from scams, you can visit the attorney general\u2019s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/consumer-protection\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/consumer-protection\">https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/consumer-protection<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>MDOT Public Meeting on Fencing Areas of the Michigan Rail Line along Huron River Drive\u00a0<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>MDOT proposes to install a tall steel fence between Huron River Drive and the railway that runs along the Huron River. Many residents have spoken out against this fence. I have relayed community concerns to MDOT and urged them to provide safe passage instead. Tim Hilton from our office attended a community meeting with MDOT to hear public discussion about the proposed railway fence in Ann Arbor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I appreciate everyone who was able to attend to share their thoughts on this important issue in our community. To learn more, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdot\/news-outreach\/pressreleases\/2023\/09\/15\/mdot-public-meeting-in-ann-arbor-to-discuss-proposed-michigan-rail-line-safety-improvements\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdot\/news-outreach\/pressreleases\/2023\/09\/15\/mdot-public-meeting-in-ann-arbor-to-discuss-proposed-michigan-rail-line-safety-improvements\">https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdot\/news-outreach\/pressreleases\/2023\/09\/15\/mdot-public-meeting-in-ann-arbor-to-discuss-proposed-michigan-rail-line-safety-improvements<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Budget Roadshow with Senator Anthony<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-17px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Shink_Budget_Roadshow.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Shink_Budget_Roadshow&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Sarah Anthony and I spent time touring different locations in our district that received funding in our recently passed budget. I had a fantastic time visiting with the Washtenaw Conservation District and local farmers and land stewards, the Jackson Community Action Agency and other local Jackson leaders and the community of Brooklyn to celebrate our districts budget wins for conservation, housing and accessible recreation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Farm Aid Cohort\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Last month, I visited Indiana to learn more about family farming as part of the Farm Aid cohort with the State Innovation Exchange (SIX). My colleague, Representative Emily Dievendorf, joined me and elected officials as well as farmers from across the country. We tackled a number of important issues such as changes in the market, succession, the barriers BIPOC farmers face, access to capital, and Right to Repair policy. 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