{"id":9417,"date":"2026-03-06T16:38:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=9417"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:38:34","slug":"welcome-to-march-legislative-and-community-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/2026\/03\/06\/welcome-to-march-legislative-and-community-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to March!\u00a0Legislative\u00a0and Community\u00a0Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Chang_EmailBanner_2023.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Chang email banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang_EmailBanner_2023&#8243; 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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Happy March is Reading Month! This month, I hope both you and your family take time to visit your local library or local bookstore and enjoy a few books together.\u00a0I\u2019ll be visiting a number of schools to read to students and hear their ideas!\u00a0To check out some of our talented Michigan authors, visit the Great Michigan Read program and find a list of yearly selections\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganhumanities.org\/great-michigan-read\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The governor recently delivered her final State of the State address and unveiled her recommendations for the 2027 state budget, officially setting the stage for the months ahead. In both presentations, she emphasized priorities I share including\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making life more affordable for Michiganders, investing in our students and schools, and lowering the cost of housing so more folks can choose to build and raise their family here in Michigan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As always, if you need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, or have any questions or concerns\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to share, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenSChang@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenSChang@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or calling 313-922-6949.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Chang_Stephanie_Signature.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Chang Signature Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang Signature  Senator Chang&#8221; width=&#8221;38%&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stephanie Chang<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District\u00a03<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Recent highlights Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Recent highlights  Senator Chang&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address last week, outlining\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">priorities for her last year in office, while also\u00a0reflecting on\u00a0the great progress\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made together over the last several years. Read more about this below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join me for my upcoming\u00a0Community Conversation event at\u00a0Play House\u00a0Laboratories in Detroit on Friday, March 13 at 2:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get ready to set your clocks forward and lose a bit of sleep! Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 8.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Chang&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Legislation Introduced\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A little more than a year ago, 5-year-old Thomas Cooper perished in an outdated hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber that was poorly maintained and supervised while\u00a0attempting\u00a0to seek professional health care. This should have never happened, and now we are moving to ensure that it will never happen again.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last week,\u00a0Rep.\u00a0Sharon\u00a0MacDonell\u00a0and I, along with\u00a0several\u00a0Democratic and Republican colleagues, introduced\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/2026\/02\/27\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a bicameral and bipartisan package of bills<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that would\u00a0establish\u00a0a licensure and inspection process for freestanding HBOT chamber facilities. In short, it would\u00a0establish\u00a0safety standards for these facilities,\u00a0including meeting\u00a0nationally recognized\u00a0engineering and fire safety standards, having a Medical Director and at least one Safety Coordinator, and\u00a0ensuring\u00a0that all staff\u00a0operating\u00a0hyperbaric chambers are supervised by a Safety Coordinator and meet certain training requirements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No one should ever experience the\u00a0tragedy that the Cooper family faced last January when their son was ripped from their lives due to the negligence of others. Hyperbaric medicine is like any other branch of medicine: helpful for people when administered by trained professionals who know what\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0doing, but potentially harmful in the hands of those who\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0properly trained\u00a0or\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0follow established safety standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Kids Over Clicks Committee Hearing\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This week, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee held a hearing on the \u201cKids\u00a0Over\u00a0Clicks\u201d\u00a0(Senate Bills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Search\/ExecuteSearch?docTypes=Senate%20Bill&amp;sessions=2025-2026&amp;number=757\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">757<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Search\/ExecuteSearch?docTypes=Senate%20Bill&amp;sessions=2025-2026&amp;number=760\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">760<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0bill package to increase internet safety and safeguard Michigan children. I am proud to sponsor one of the bills in this package, which would hold Big Tech companies accountable for unethical practices that prey on vulnerable users in the name of profit, address emerging risks associated with AI and social media usage, and empower Michigan parents with more autonomy and transparency over their kids\u2019 digital activity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0My bill, Senate Bill\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0759\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">759<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0or the \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kids Code Act,\u201d\u00a0would mandate stricter data privacy and safety settings for minors on digital platforms while also giving parents more control over their children\u2019s online accounts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about the Kids\u00a0Over Clicks bills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/04\/keep-michigan-kids-safe-online\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Delivers Her Final State of the State Address\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">final State of the State address,\u00a0where she\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">outlined priorities for her last year in office, while also\u00a0reflecting on\u00a0the great progress\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made together over the last several years. From delivering a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/tax-tips\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">historic\u00a0$1 billion\u00a0tax cut<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for working families, guaranteeing all Michiganders a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mistudentaid\/programs\/michigan-achievement-scholarship\/community-college-guarantee\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">no-cost path towards a college degree or skills certificate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and making\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">transformational investments in housing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to lower the cost of\u00a0purchasing\u00a0a new home \u2014\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0been busy delivering results for Michigan communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We have worked tirelessly over the years to make Michigan\u00a0a great place\u00a0for all to live, work, learn and play, and\u00a0I&#8217;m\u00a0grateful to Governor Whitmer for her leadership. From making medical debt relief available to more Michiganders and more homes attainable for first time homebuyers, to addressing the rising cost of water bills and energy bills, there is much good work ahead that we can do to lower costs for our residents struggling to make ends meet here in the Great Lakes state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the legislative session continues, I look forward to working with the governor and my colleagues in the legislature to pass policies that advance these goals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you missed the address, you\u00a0can\u00a0watch the full recording\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9KQRmHPd0iE\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Upcoming-Events.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Upcoming events Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Upcoming events Senator Chang&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Community Conversation\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Friday,\u00a0March 13\u00a0from 2:30\u00a0\u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Play House\u00a0Laboratories, 12657 Moran St., Detroit,\u00a0MI\u00a048212<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Community Conversation with Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday, March 23 from 1:00\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avalon Village, 24 Avalon St.,\u00a0Unit 24,\u00a0Highland Park,\u00a0MI\u00a048203<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/EnewsHeaders-ChangMarch.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;More March Evetnts (Banner)&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders-ChangMarch&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW128776436 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128776436 BCX0\">March is Reading Month! Ensuring Literacy for Michigan Students<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/MIRM_v1-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;March is Reading Month %22Readers are lucky \u2013 they will never be bored or lonely%22 &#8211; Natalie Babbitt&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MIRM_v1 (1)&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The governor has called for\u00a0additional\u00a0steps and strategic investments to boost literacy rates and offer a quality education statewide. Senate Democrats have been long been leaders on this effort, prioritizing Michigan futures through investing in our kids and fighting for proven-effective educational programs and support. As we recognize March is Reading Month, I want to highlight some actions my colleagues and I have taken to help more young Michiganders learn to read, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spearheading\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\/news-and-information\/press-releases\/2025\/09\/12\/state-must-require-letrs-training\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Science of Reading<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0literacy programming;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bringing phonics back to Michigan curriculum;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/02\/10\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-reduce-phone-distractions-in-classroom-and-improve-focus\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Banning the use of cell phones<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in the classroom to keep kids engaged; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/2024\/09\/26\/dyslexia-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Passing legislation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that will soon screen every student for dyslexia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My colleagues and I are laser-focused on supporting public education and continuing critical investments in Michigan\u2019s kids, both in and out of the classroom. Read more about some of our recent education wins\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Happy Women\u2019s History Month!\u00a0<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/WomenHistMonth-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month graphic&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WomenHistMonth (1)&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\">March has been nationally recognized as Women\u2019s History Month since 1987, celebrating<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\">the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of women who have paved the way for progress and continue to inspire generations. I was proud to become the first Asian American woman elected to the Michigan<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\">L<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\">egislature and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\">am proud to be a part of Michigan\u2019s first woman-majority legislative caucus, where we\u2019re not just breaking barriers from within, but working hard to ensure all women across the state have the resources and opportunities they need to shatter glass ceilings and secure successful futures.<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\">Whether it be safeguarding<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14841340 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/30\/sens-cavanagh-irwin-introduce-legislative-package-to-improve-access-to-contraception-give-michiganders-the-freedom-to-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">reproductive rights and freedoms<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\">or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>expanding the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14841340 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Laws\/MCL?objectName=MCL-ACT-453-OF-1976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14841340 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>to protect against discrimination, we will continue to do the work to stand up for Michigan women.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW14841340 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/04\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Connections Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Community Connections Senator Chang&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Celebrate 313 Day around the City\u00a0of\u00a0Detroit!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">March 13, more commonly known as 313 Day, is an unofficial holiday celebration of all-things-Detroit! The holiday is inspired by the date written numerically,\u00a03\/13, which is the area code for the city. Learn where to celebrate here in Detroit below!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Belle Isle Conservancy<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To commemorate 313 Day 2026, Belle Isle is hosting an array of activities for all. Facilities, such as the aquarium and nature center, will have extended hours.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All events are family-\u00a0and\u00a0kid-friendly,\u00a0and\u00a0open to the public.\u00a0Events include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0National Reading Month event that is ideal for preschool and elementary school aged children;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0\u201cName the\u00a0Sturgeon\u201d contest at the\u00a0aquarium where patrons that donate can enter a contest to name a\u00a0brand-new\u00a0baby sturgeon;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0lesson on biomimicry,\u00a0with an art\u00a0and\u00a0design challenge at the\u00a0aquarium;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">And a party at the newly renovated\u00a0Belle Isle\u00a0casino\u00a0later in the evening,\u00a0with a DJ turning techno beats\u00a0\u2014\u00a0which Detroit is famous for.\u00a0The casino\u00a0event is also kid-friendly, but all minors must be accompanied by an adult.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Although all events are free, a recreation pass or daily pass is\u00a0required\u00a0to get into Belle Isle. Passes can be\u00a0purchased\u00a0at the gate upon entry at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, MI 48207.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more details\u00a0and exact times and locations of each event, see the Facebook event page\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/188RcevhgK\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Detroit\u00a0Riverfront\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy\u00a0is also celebrating 313 Day with a variety of all-ages\u00a0events!\u00a0Starting at 3:13\u00a0p.m.,\u00a0the Riverfront will have attractions until 8:00 p.m.\u00a0Activities\u00a0include\u00a0children\u2019s puppet shows, comedy\u00a0shows, interactive activities, a fashion show, live music, art, food, games, and\u00a0more.\u00a0InsideOut Literary Arts will have a table for guests to write love letters to our great city, and there will be a station where guests can make their own Detroit-themed coloring book!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Refreshments, available for\u00a0purchase, are also Detroit-themed.\u00a0The event will feature\u00a0BBQ, seafood,\u00a0Italian\u00a0options,\u00a0as well as\u00a0some Detroit staples. Local beer\u00a0will also be\u00a0available at the Valde Bar.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Valde Park, where most of the activities are taking place,\u00a0is\u00a0located\u00a0at 2670 Atwater St.,\u00a0Detroit,\u00a0MI\u00a048207.\u00a0For more information,\u00a0see the\u00a0Facebook event\u00a0page\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/18NNig5N7b\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Helpful News and Resources Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Helpful News and Resources Senator Chang&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Don\u2019t\u00a0Forget to Change Your Clocks!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019re\u00a0one step closer to spring!\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0your reminder that starting this weekend, we will lose an hour of sleep and gain an extra hour of daylight. This Sunday, March 8, clocks will spring forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. and reset to 3:00 a.m. While cell phones will automatically reset themselves, make sure to change any manually controlled clocks or devices ahead of time before heading to bed on Sunday night, to avoid any confusion or a last-minute morning scramble to get to work on time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>New Tool to Report Immigration Enforcement Problems in Michigan\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Attorney General Dana Nessel has recently launched a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0aT5LK3Ha1FDlTudN3NXtARUNFNCMFJUVEFHTEk5SDhYWDIzNlJFTUhGNSQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new reporting form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for Michiganders to report alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents or local law enforcement agents improperly involving themselves in immigration enforcement in their communities. Crafted in response to concerns from residents across the state on the uptick of harmful enforcement tactics happening in Michigan and nationwide, this new tool provides Michiganders an avenue to document any concerning behavior they are\u00a0witnessing\u00a0at the hands of federal officers. The form allows residents to\u00a0submit\u00a0specific incident details, including descriptions of the actions\u00a0witnessed, the number of individuals involved and their group or agency affiliations, tools and weapons\u00a0observed, and the time and location of the incident. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/02\/04\/ag-nessel-launches-form-for-reporting-immigration-action-in-michigan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0aT5LK3Ha1FDlTudN3NXtARUNFNCMFJUVEFHTEk5SDhYWDIzNlJFTUhGNSQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to access the form.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can also report misconduct by calling the ACLU of Michigan hotline at 313-208-7048.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Utilize\u00a0Michigan 211 to Get Connected with the Resources You Need\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan 211 is a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/mdhhs\/Folder3\/Folder33\/Folder2\/Folder133\/Folder1\/Folder233\/2018-02-21_MI211-PCMH_Office_Hour.pdf?rev=8cf44e19740049868b2a68f7aed48edd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">toll-free service<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that provides residents with information. 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