Legislators Announce Bills to Expand Universal Background Checks
LANSING — Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills), Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) and Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield), along with Reps.Robert Wittenberg (D–Huntington Woods), Brenda Carter (D–Pontiac) and Jon...
Legislators Announce Bills to Allow All Residents State ID, Driver’s License
LANSING — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) and Winnie Brinks (D–Grand Rapids), along with Reps. Alex Garza (D–Taylor) and Rachel Hood (D–Grand Rapids) and a broad-based coalition of organizations, today...
Chang, Camilleri Secure $12 Million for Woodhaven Rail Crossing
MDOT budget includes funding for rail grade separation project LANSING — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and State Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown) have successfully secured $12 million in the Michigan Department of...
Carter and Chang Bills Ban Smoking on Public Beaches
Expands scope of current smoke-free laws LANSING — State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) and state Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation today to protect Michigan’s beaches and beachgoers by expanding the state’s current smoke-free...
Chang on layoffs at US Steel Corp.’s Great Lakes Facility
LANSING – Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding United States Steel Corporation’s decision to temporarily lay off up to 200 workers at their Great Lakes Facility in Ecorse. “I am...
Chang, senators call for resignation of civil rights department director
LANSING – Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus — including Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) and Sens. Betty Jean Alexander (D-Detroit), Rosemary...
Chang on ACLU petition to end Detroit water shutoffs
LANSING – Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) petition to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to stop Detroit’s...
Summer Heat Warning – Cooling Centers
If you or someone you know doesn't have a place to stay cool this summer, go to one of these local cooling centers. Butzel Family Center7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI 48214Monday – Friday: 8 a.m – 8 pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed(313) 628-2100...
Chang on Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan
LANSING — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement after the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority today announced they would commit to providing community benefits such as home repair, workforce training,...
Chang working to protect air quality from corporate polluters
LANSING – Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has reintroduced two bills to increase transparency in the air quality permitting process and protect residents from dangerous toxic substances impacting their health. She introduced the bills in...
Sen. Chang on Senate vote against executive order, environmental justice
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) today released the following statement after the Michigan Senate voted along party lines to approveHouse Concurrent Resolution 1, striking down Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order...
Sen. Chang requests AG opinion on ‘adopt and amend’ strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) today sent a letter to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel requesting a formal opinion on ‘adopt and amend’ methods used by the 99th Legislature that significantly weakened the...
Sen. Chang on Gov. Whitmer’s plan to protect drinking water
LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) has issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, during which she spoke about Increasing access to clean, affordable water. "Michiganders should not...
Sen. Chang introduces bill for commonsense rating factors for auto insurance
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would bring transparency to how Michigan auto insurance companies set drivers’ insurance rates and require them to consider driving-related...
Sen. Chang and Council Member Castañeda-López seek to revitalize Historic Fort Wayne as urban national park
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) and Detroit City Council Member Raquel Castañeda-López are on a mission to restore history and preserve a treasured jewel in Detroit that has long been neglected. The pair is urging the...
Sen. Chang on governor restructuring environmental agency
LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) today issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders to create the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and reorganize the Michigan...
Sen. Chang honored for advocacy on behalf of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) was among six legislators honored today by the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board with the 2018 Champion of Justice Award. The award was created to...
Warming Centers
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has 100 beds for men only. The center, 3535 Third Avenue near downtown Detroit, is open from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. For information, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 993-6703.Detroit Rescue Mission...
Camilleri, Chang Sound Alarm on McLouth Steel Cleanup Violations
Legislators urge MDEQ to take action to protect public health TRENTON — This week, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a violation notice to 21st Century Salvage & Next Generation Environmental Inc. and Crown...
Sen. Chang introduces bill to create air quality fund in MDEQ
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) today introduced legislation that would create the Air Quality Enforcement and Mitigation (AQEM) Fund in the Michigan Department of Treasury. The fund would be supported through fines...
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