Sen. Chang, Rep. O’Neal Introduce Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse
Legislation would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (September 7, 2023) — Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-Saginaw) introduced Senate...
Senate Democrats Introduce Michigan Voting Rights Act to Strengthen Election Protections for Voters
On heels of recent legislation to expand voters’ access, lawmakers now tackle voters’ rights, combat discrimination and disinformation LANSING, Mich. (June 22, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democratic Majority introduced legislation to...
Sen. Chang Extends Hand to LGBTQ+ Hamtramck Residents After City Council Resolution Vote
LANSING, Mich. (June 14, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on the Hamtramck City Council unfortunately—and unanimously—voted last night on a resolution prohibiting Pride and other flags from being flown...
Sen. Chang, Sen. Cavanagh, Rep. Puri, and Rep. Fitzgerald Introduce Bills to Address Language Access in the State of Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (June 9, 2023) — On Thursday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton), and Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) introduced Senate Bills 382 and 383 and...
Sen. Chang and Rep. McFall Comment on Interim Agreement Between City of Highland Park and Great Lakes Water Authority
Stays on court suits in place until Oct. 1, 2023, pending $1M payment by city by June 9 LANSING, Mich. (June 6, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement on the announcement...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Establish Fred Korematsu Day in Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Establish Fred Korematsu Day in Michigan LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation...
Senate Moves Bipartisan Package to Prevent Sexual Assault and Protect Survivors
LANSING, Mich. (May 4, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed an extensive, bipartisan package of legislation to bolster state laws regarding sexual assault and offer greater support for survivors. Senate Bills 66-73 include key policy reforms...
Senate Passes Chang Bill to Honor Civil Rights Activist Fred Korematsu
Senate Bill 18 to officially designate January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day now heads to Gov. Whitmer’s desk LANSING, Mich. (May 3, 2023) — Yesterday, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bill 18, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), which...
Sen. Chang, Rep. McFall Issue Joint Statement on Highland Park Water Debt and Residents’ Concerns
LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement on the ongoing situation in Highland Park regarding the water and sewer judgment and what they are doing to...
Sens. Chang, Wojno, Rep. Wilson Introduce Second Look Sentencing Act
Legislation would allow judges to review the sentences of nonviolent incarcerated individuals who have already served at least 10 years of their sentence LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sen. Paul...
Sen. Chang, Rep. O’Neal Introduce Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse
Legislation would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (September 7, 2023) — Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-Saginaw) introduced Senate...
Senate Democrats Introduce Michigan Voting Rights Act to Strengthen Election Protections for Voters
On heels of recent legislation to expand voters’ access, lawmakers now tackle voters’ rights, combat discrimination and disinformation LANSING, Mich. (June 22, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democratic Majority introduced legislation to...
Sen. Chang Extends Hand to LGBTQ+ Hamtramck Residents After City Council Resolution Vote
LANSING, Mich. (June 14, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on the Hamtramck City Council unfortunately—and unanimously—voted last night on a resolution prohibiting Pride and other flags from being flown...
Sen. Chang, Sen. Cavanagh, Rep. Puri, and Rep. Fitzgerald Introduce Bills to Address Language Access in the State of Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (June 9, 2023) — On Thursday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton), and Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) introduced Senate Bills 382 and 383 and...
Sen. Chang and Rep. McFall Comment on Interim Agreement Between City of Highland Park and Great Lakes Water Authority
Stays on court suits in place until Oct. 1, 2023, pending $1M payment by city by June 9 LANSING, Mich. (June 6, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement on the announcement...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Establish Fred Korematsu Day in Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Establish Fred Korematsu Day in Michigan LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation...
Senate Moves Bipartisan Package to Prevent Sexual Assault and Protect Survivors
LANSING, Mich. (May 4, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed an extensive, bipartisan package of legislation to bolster state laws regarding sexual assault and offer greater support for survivors. Senate Bills 66-73 include key policy reforms...
Senate Passes Chang Bill to Honor Civil Rights Activist Fred Korematsu
Senate Bill 18 to officially designate January 30 as Fred Korematsu Day now heads to Gov. Whitmer’s desk LANSING, Mich. (May 3, 2023) — Yesterday, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bill 18, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), which...
Sen. Chang, Rep. McFall Issue Joint Statement on Highland Park Water Debt and Residents’ Concerns
LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement on the ongoing situation in Highland Park regarding the water and sewer judgment and what they are doing to...
Sens. Chang, Wojno, Rep. Wilson Introduce Second Look Sentencing Act
Legislation would allow judges to review the sentences of nonviolent incarcerated individuals who have already served at least 10 years of their sentence LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sen. Paul...
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...
Sen. Chang on Canadian judge’s order to end border bridge protest
DETROIT, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement in response to a Canadian judge ordering protestors at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end a weeklong blockade:“I...
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...