{"id":9643,"date":"2026-06-19T09:36:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=9643"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:44:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:44:26","slug":"legislative-community-updates-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/2026\/06\/19\/legislative-community-updates-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislative\u00a0&amp; Community\u00a0Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#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; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; alt=&#8221;Chang email banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang_EmailBanner_2023&#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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#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\">The summer season is finally upon us! I hope you and your family\u00a0are able to\u00a0enjoy the sunshine and spend time taking advantage of all the fun summer activities our state offers.\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\">My colleagues and I\u00a0are hard at work\u00a0at the Capitol. From protecting voting rights to guarding against price gouging during emergencies,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0been keeping busy\u00a0to get\u00a0things done for Michiganders. Keep reading for updates on our work in Lansing, as well as helpful resources and information so that you make the most of the summer months.<\/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\">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-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/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; alt=&#8221;Chang Signature Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang Signature  Senator Chang&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;25%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][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; 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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#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=\"44\" 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\">From cracking down on deceptive corporate pricing practices to expanding the supply of affordable housing options for low-income Michiganders, my colleagues and I have made some exciting progress on our\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Michigan You Can Afford<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0agenda in recent weeks.<\/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}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"44\" 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=\"auto\">Join me for my upcoming coffee and conversation event<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with Rep. Mike McFall\u00a0at Corktown Health\u00a0on Monday, June\u00a022,\u00a0at\u00a03:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0Find more details 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><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"44\" 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\">With farmers market season officially here,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a great time\u00a0to find out if and how you can take advantage of Michigan\u2019s Double Up Food Bucks program to get your fresh fruits and veggies without breaking the bank. Click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doubleupfoodbucks.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or continue reading to learn more.<\/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>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][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; 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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>A Snapshot of Capitol Activity\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My colleagues and I have also been working to address critical issues facing residents and communities across the state. This past week,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0proud to report that\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made some progress advancing bills to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hold\u00a0Price Gougers Accountable<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: This week, Sens. Jeremy Moss,\u00a0Mary\u00a0Cavanagh\u00a0and I introduced a package of bills to combat price gouging during states of emergency. Specifically, the package aims to protect pricing of housing, essential supplies and goods, and energy products and services. No one should have to pay hundreds of dollars for food, water, first-aid supplies, or any other essentials during an emergency.\u00a0Michiganders are unfortunately all too familiar with extreme weather events and unexpected emergencies.\u00a0This legislation is a commonsense step to shield our residents from cruel business practices designed to profit at the expense of vulnerable people, especially when the cost of gas, groceries, and medications are already at a record high.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protect Voting Rights:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">After months of reports detailing the Trump administration\u2019s efforts to nationalize elections and restrict access to mail-in voting \u2014 the latest blow to election integrity came earlier this spring as the U.S. Supreme Court eviscerated key provisions of the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act. To fight back against these attacks, my colleagues and I passed legislation that would\u00a0establish\u00a0a state-level Voting Rights Act to ensure every eligible voter has access to the ballot box and to clearly prohibit voter denial and suppression. A strong, representative, democracy depends on every voter being able to access and understand the voting process. The Michigan Voting Rights Act ensures every eligible voter\u00a0\u2014\u00a0of every language, race, ability, or zip code\u00a0\u2014\u00a0can cast their vote accurately and without fear of being silenced, thereby increasing participation in our\u00a0elections\u00a0and strengthening democracy for all of us.\u00a0Read more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/camilleri\/2026\/06\/16\/voting-rights-4\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Help Residents\u00a0Save for\u00a0Retirement:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Michiganders deserve the opportunity to retire with dignity and financial security, but right now, more than 1.5 million private-sector workers have a lack of retirement savings options. To help ensure all hardworking folks in our state can save for their golden years, we passed legislation to establish the MI Secure Retirement Savings Program,\u00a0which would automatically enroll individuals who are not offered a savings plan through their current employer in a state-run Roth IRA. Read more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cherry\/2026\/06\/17\/senate-dems-pass-bills-to-expand-access-to-retirement-savings-accounts-for-all-michiganders\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crack Down on Blighted Storefronts:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blighted storefronts create safety hazards, decrease property values, and hinder economic growth here in our community and across Michigan. Yet right now, big box retailers are exploiting loopholes in our state\u2019s tax code, using these vacant properties to artificially lower their tax bills instead of reinvesting in the communities\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0left behind. To address this issue, Senate Dems introduced legislation to help our local communities put an end to \u201cdark stores.\u201d This bill is currently moving through the committee process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][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; 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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW18293617 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18293617 BCX0\">Pride<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18293617 BCX0\">Community Conversation with State Rep. Mike McFall<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18293617 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and Equality MI<\/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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/05\/ChangCC-Graphic13-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Conversation with Special Guest Rep. McFall&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ChangCC-Graphic13&#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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Monday, June 22, from\u00a03:00 \u2013\u00a04:00 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}\"> <br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Corktown Health, 24310 John R.\u00a0Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span>Community Baby Shower\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; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Picture2.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;WHEN: Monday, June 22, from 3:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m. \n\nWHERE: Corktown Health, 24310 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030 \n \nCommunity Baby Shower &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Picture2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Picture4.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;WHEN: Monday, June 22, from 3:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m. \n\nWHERE: Corktown Health, 24310 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030 \n \nCommunity Baby Shower &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Picture4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Picture3.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;WHEN: Monday, June 22, from 3:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m. \n\nWHERE: Corktown Health, 24310 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030 \n \nCommunity Baby Shower &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Picture3&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Picture5.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;WHEN: Monday, June 22, from 3:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m. \n\nWHERE: Corktown Health, 24310 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030 \n \nCommunity Baby Shower &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Picture5&#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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are you expecting a baby,\u00a0or do you have a child\u00a018 months\u00a0or under? Join us at our annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, June 27 at Lasky Recreation Center in Detroit. Guests will learn about resources and essentials for caring for their new baby, meet with community organizations, enjoy games and crafts, receive a goodie bag with gifts for moms\u00a0and\u00a0babies, and the opportunity to win larger prizes\u00a0\u2014\u00a0including\u00a0a car seat, pack n play, stroller, and more! Lunch and refreshments will be provided.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saturday, June 27,\u00a0from\u00a01:00\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 3:00<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0p.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<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon St., Detroit, MI 48212<\/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\">RSVP at\u00a0my\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District Office\u00a0by calling\u00a0313-922-6949 or email Allison Bohn,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:abohn@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">abohn@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Election Transparency Townhall with the Michigan Dept.\u00a0of State\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Wednesday,<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 8, from\u00a06:30\u00a0\u2013\u00a07:45 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eastside Community Network, 4401 Conner St., Detroit, MI 48215<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][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; 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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Juneteenth Celebrations\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Every year,\u00a0Juneteenth\u00a0is celebrated in remembrance of the freeing of the last slaves almost three years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Over 250,000 slaves in Texas were freed by Union Soldiers on June 19, 1865. In Michigan, we officially\u00a0designated\u00a0Juneteenth as a state holiday last term. Establishing Juneteenth as an official holiday supports an ongoing effort to expand racial justice and equity and further promotes the commemoration of when all slaves heard the news that they were emancipated from slavery.\u00a0Celebrations will be held in commemoration of this holiday throughout the district.<\/span><span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Juneteenth at the Riverfront<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through live music, African drumming and dance, poetry, storytelling, and community conversations,\u00a0we&#8217;ll\u00a0explore the many stories that make up Detroit. From the city&#8217;s rich cultural traditions and creative spirit to the resilience of the people who have shaped its past and continue to shape its future, this event highlights the power of community, connection, and shared experiences. The program aims to honor the voices that celebrate Detroit&#8217;s unique identity and create space to dream about a future rooted in justice, belonging, and opportunity for all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Featured activities include music, food for purchase, local businesses via the Michigan Black Business Alliance Vendor Market, Arts and Crafts for all ages, and guided tours of the Stories of Us Exhibit\u00a0starting\u00a011:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event welcomes community members of all ages to come together in celebration, reflection, and hope.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Friday, June\u00a019, from\u00a011:00 a.m.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ralph Wilson Park, 1801 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48216<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSVP\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/juneteenth-at-wilson-stories-of-us-tickets-1991236294359\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Charles H. Wright Museum\u00a0Juneteenth<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through a rich blend of live performances, storytelling, film, music, and community dialogue, Juneteenth at\u00a0the Wright\u00a0offers an immersive experience that connects past to present. Guests will engage with artists, historians, and cultural practitioners whose work illuminates the ongoing journey toward freedom and justice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RSVP\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewright.org\/events\/juneteenth-2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHEN:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Friday, June 19, from\u00a09:00 a.m.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Charles H. Wright Museum,\u00a0315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48201<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Detroit People\u2019s Food Co-op\u00a0Juneteenth<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Come celebrate Juneteenth with\u00a0the Detroit People\u2019s Food Co-Op!\u00a0\u00a0This event includes food, vendors, activities, and special guest DJ Shane Mo.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHEN:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Friday,\u00a0June 19, 2026, from 12:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHERE:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a08324 Woodward Ave., Detroit MI 48202<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Madison Heights\u00a0Juneteenth<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The event will feature live music, food trucks, a pop-up market featuring Black-owned businesses, and family activities such as cultural storytelling, a bounce house, petting\u00a0farm\u00a0and pony rides, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12:00\u00a0\u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Civic Center Park, 360 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Free admission and free parking for all attendees.<\/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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][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; 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;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Summer Meal Programs Available to Michigan Children\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as Meet Up and Eat Up, is available for children to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations when they do not have access to the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs. This program is\u00a0operated\u00a0at the local level by program sponsors and is administered by the Michigan Dept. of Education (MDE), Office of Nutrition Services. To find a Meet Up and Eat Up Site, please call 211, text \u201cfood\u201d to 304-304, or click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/resources\/meet-up-and-eat-up\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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>Take Advantage of Double Up Food Bucks\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buying food is expensive right now, especially for our neighbors struggling to put food on the table. Double Up Food Bucks is here to help. For those who shop for groceries with a SNAP or Michigan Bridge Card, you can double your benefits to\u00a0purchase\u00a0fresh, Michigan-grown fruits and veggies using Double Up Food\u00a0Bucks.\u00a0The program is available at 240+ participating farmers markets, farm stands, and grocery stores across Michigan.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mifma.org\/find-a-farmers-market\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">With farmers market season officially here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a great time\u00a0to use the program! Learn how it works and find a participating location near you at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doubleupfoodbucks.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DoubleUpFoodBucks.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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>How to Beat the Heat This Summer\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer weather means getting outside and having fun or working in the yard, but too much heat can make you sick. Your body normally cools itself as your sweat evaporates, but during extremely hot weather, when the humidity is high, sweat\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0evaporate very well. These conditions can cause the temperature of your body to become dangerously high and can lead to severe illness or even death.<\/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=\"auto\">Heat related illness is preventable, so\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to understand what you can do to keep yourself healthy when temperatures are extremely high.<\/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<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep cool indoors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Use an air conditioner or go to a cool place such as the basement, a neighbor\u2019s house, shopping\u00a0mall\u00a0or cooling center.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a cool shower or\u00a0bath<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0just wait until you are thirsty. 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Cars heat up very quickly and can become dangerously hot, even with the windows open.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if you, a loved one, or a neighbor need a place to escape the heat, click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/empoweringmichigan.com\/coolingcenters\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to find a list of cooling center locations in and around our community that are open to the public.<\/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_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The summer season is finally upon us! 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