Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers
‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill package would hold Big Tech accountable for unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats hosted a press conference to spread awareness on...
Senators Highlight Efforts to Improve Public Safety, Increase Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
Senate Bills 508-510 and Senate Resolution 86 work to better protect the safety and privacy of Michigan immigrants, refugees, and all communities LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 20, 2026) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Stephanie...
Sen. Chang Champions Increased Accessibility, Introducing Open Caption Practices in Movie Theaters
Senate Bill 764 would allow greater access to Open Movie Captioning (OMC) screenings in theaters across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation to improve accessibility of movie...
Senate Democrats Champion Bill Package to Protect Michigan Kids from Dangers Associated with Social Media, AI Usage
Legislation would help combat the detrimental effects of unfettered online activity on Michigan kids, from increasing mental health challenges and addiction to other safety concerns LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Today, Sens. Darrin...
Michigan Elected Officials Urge ICE to Release Four Detroit High School Students and Family Members
Students and family members have pending asylum applications LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Today, a group of Michigan elected officials sent a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field directors in Michigan and Texas, urging...
Michigan Legislators Call on ICE to Address Inhumane Facility Living Conditions, Provide Proper Medical Care to Mr. Alee Vang
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2025) — In a letter sent last week, several Michigan legislators called on a local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office to address the concerning living conditions for people held in custody in their...
Public Officials and Family Urge ICE to Release Ernesto Cuevas Enciso on Bond
Former DACA recipient in Detention, Away from U.S. Citizen Wife and Infant Detroit, MI - Public officials, family members, and faith leaders are urging ICE to immediately release Ernesto Cuevas Enciso, a former DACA recipient, father of a young...
Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bills to Address Michigan’s Opioid Crisis
Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety favorably reports legislation to combat drug-related crime, boost public safety LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public...
Bipartisan Michigan Legislators Seek to Ensure No-Cost PPO Service, Protect Victims
Victims of domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, or assault would no longer pay — or wait — to get a Personal Protection Order served LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 15, 2025) — Senate and House lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce barriers...
Sen. Cavanagh Champions Insurance Accountability Package to Improve Michigan Consumer Protections
Experts and drivers raise concerns of insurance affordability and accountability in today’s Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection hearing, outline need for Legislature to enact stronger protections LANSING, Mich. (Sept....
Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers
‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill package would hold Big Tech accountable for unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats hosted a press conference to spread awareness on...
Senators Highlight Efforts to Improve Public Safety, Increase Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
Senate Bills 508-510 and Senate Resolution 86 work to better protect the safety and privacy of Michigan immigrants, refugees, and all communities LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 20, 2026) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Stephanie...
Sen. Chang Champions Increased Accessibility, Introducing Open Caption Practices in Movie Theaters
Senate Bill 764 would allow greater access to Open Movie Captioning (OMC) screenings in theaters across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation to improve accessibility of movie...
Senate Democrats Champion Bill Package to Protect Michigan Kids from Dangers Associated with Social Media, AI Usage
Legislation would help combat the detrimental effects of unfettered online activity on Michigan kids, from increasing mental health challenges and addiction to other safety concerns LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Today, Sens. Darrin...
Michigan Elected Officials Urge ICE to Release Four Detroit High School Students and Family Members
Students and family members have pending asylum applications LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Today, a group of Michigan elected officials sent a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field directors in Michigan and Texas, urging...
Michigan Legislators Call on ICE to Address Inhumane Facility Living Conditions, Provide Proper Medical Care to Mr. Alee Vang
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2025) — In a letter sent last week, several Michigan legislators called on a local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office to address the concerning living conditions for people held in custody in their...
Public Officials and Family Urge ICE to Release Ernesto Cuevas Enciso on Bond
Former DACA recipient in Detention, Away from U.S. Citizen Wife and Infant Detroit, MI - Public officials, family members, and faith leaders are urging ICE to immediately release Ernesto Cuevas Enciso, a former DACA recipient, father of a young...
Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bills to Address Michigan’s Opioid Crisis
Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety favorably reports legislation to combat drug-related crime, boost public safety LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public...
Bipartisan Michigan Legislators Seek to Ensure No-Cost PPO Service, Protect Victims
Victims of domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, or assault would no longer pay — or wait — to get a Personal Protection Order served LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 15, 2025) — Senate and House lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce barriers...
Sen. Cavanagh Champions Insurance Accountability Package to Improve Michigan Consumer Protections
Experts and drivers raise concerns of insurance affordability and accountability in today’s Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection hearing, outline need for Legislature to enact stronger protections LANSING, Mich. (Sept....
Sen. Chang Statement on Investigation, Suspect in Custody for the Killing of Samantha Woll
DETROIT, Mich. (November 8, 2023) — Following today’s news that the Detroit Police Department has taken into custody a person suspected of killing Detroit local and Jewish community leader Samantha Woll, State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit)...
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...
Senator Chang Statement Following the State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement after Governor Whitmer’s State of the State address. “I am excited about working with the Governor and my colleagues to ensure the health, safety, and well-being...
Brinks Announces Senate Democrats’ Caucus Leadership Positions
Smart, energetic leaders will direct Dems’ legislative efforts LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Today, incoming Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) announced the 2023-2027 Senate Democratic Caucus leadership slate,...
Sen. Chang Expresses Opposition to Riverview Landfill Expansion at Hearing
DETROIT (Nov. 14, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) today issued the following statement on the day of the Wayne County Facility Inclusion Committee public hearing about the proposed expansion of the Riverview landfill, a site that...
Sen. Chang on Stellantis’ Air Quality Violations, Impact on Residents
DETROIT (Oct. 19, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on the day that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting a public hearing about the proposed administrative...
Sen. Chang Applauds Court Ruling in Support of Crash Victims
DETROIT (Aug. 25, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement after the Michigan Court of Appeals today ruled that the new no-fault auto insurance law, which passed in 2019 and took effect July 2021, does...
Senate Democrats on Support of Police Improvement, Accountability Bills
LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2022) — Today, Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint), along with Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), issued the following statement in support of police...
Sen. Chang Statement on Theis Fundraising Email
LANSING, Mich. (April 18, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding a fundraising email sent by Republican Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) that used untrue and disrespectful language...
Sen. Chang on Introduction of Resolution to Censure Sen. Bizon
LANSING, Mich. (April 14, 2022) — Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement about Senate Resolution 127, introduced by Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint), to censure Sen. John...
Senate, House Democrats to Announce Plans for Climate Resilience, Bold Investment in Infrastructure
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2021) — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), and Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), and...