Bills introduced to prevent foreclosures and evictions, protect residents during emergencies
LANSING – Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation that would create the Emergency Rental Relief Act and that would prohibit foreclosures and evictions in the event of a...
Senate Democrats Offer Recommendations to Re-Engage Michigan
LANSING — Today, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) released their recommendations after being unable to reach consensus on the bipartisan Senate Safe Behaviors...
Safe Behavior for Safe Workplaces work group receives over 3,000 public submissions
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ken Horn and Sen. Jeremy Moss said the bipartisan “Safe Behavior for Safe Workplaces” work group is continuing progress on recommendations on how best to reopen Michigan for work and has received over...
Michigan Chinese American Coalition donates face masks to help protect frontline hospital workers as COVID-19 spreads
DETROIT, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and the Michigan Chinese American Coalition (MCAC) have donated 12,000 face masks to community health care clinics, nursing homes, police stations and senior resident buildings in Detroit....
AG Nessel, Legislators Call for Respect of Asian Americans
LANSING — Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) was joined by Attorney General Dana Nessel, Rep. Padma Kuppa (D-Troy) and Asian American groups across the state in calling for respectful dialogue toward Asian Americans and advising against...
Elected Officials Urge Cleveland Cliffs/AK Steel to Protect Worker Health and Safety During COVID-19
Elected Officials Urge Cleveland Cliffs/AK Steel to Protect Worker Health and Safety During COVID-19 DEARBORN, MI - After receiving several complaints from workers at the AK Steel plant in Dearborn, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12),...
Stay Home, Stay Safe Order
To combat the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, Governor Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. For at least the next three weeks, all Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not...
Chang on restoration of water service for Detroiters
LANSING — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement on the decision by Detroit officials yesterday to restore water service to thousands of households that had their water turned off, ensuring their access...
Chang, Kuppa: Racialization of coronavirus is wrong, needs to stop
LANSING — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Padma Kuppa (D-Troy) have issued the following statement on the rise of racist sentiments related to the increased media attention of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),...
Chang introduces bill to give textbook tax credit to Pell Grant recipients
LANSING — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) today introduced legislation to provide Pell Grant-eligible students enrolled in a postsecondary institution a tax credit to help defray the cost of their education. Under current state law,...
Carter and Chang Bills Ban Smoking on Public Beaches
Expands scope of current smoke-free laws LANSING — State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) and state Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation today to protect Michigan’s beaches and beachgoers by expanding the state’s current smoke-free...
Chang on layoffs at US Steel Corp.’s Great Lakes Facility
LANSING – Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding United States Steel Corporation’s decision to temporarily lay off up to 200 workers at their Great Lakes Facility in Ecorse. “I am...
Chang, senators call for resignation of civil rights department director
LANSING – Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus — including Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) and Sens. Betty Jean Alexander (D-Detroit), Rosemary...
Chang on ACLU petition to end Detroit water shutoffs
LANSING – Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) petition to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to stop Detroit’s...
Summer Heat Warning – Cooling Centers
If you or someone you know doesn't have a place to stay cool this summer, go to one of these local cooling centers. Butzel Family Center7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI 48214Monday – Friday: 8 a.m – 8 pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed(313) 628-2100...
Chang on Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan
LANSING — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement after the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority today announced they would commit to providing community benefits such as home repair, workforce training,...
Chang working to protect air quality from corporate polluters
LANSING – Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has reintroduced two bills to increase transparency in the air quality permitting process and protect residents from dangerous toxic substances impacting their health. She introduced the bills in...
Chang bill improves tax law on cohabitation
LANSING – Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) today introduced legislation to remove part of a 1931 law that punishes unmarried couples living together and prohibits qualified residents from claiming a dependent exemption on their federal...
Sen. Chang: Responsibility is Essential For Auto Insurance Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FUVyuGh-og&feature=youtu.be Sen. Chang (D-Detroit) said that proposals such as Senate Bill 1 are a step backwards. This bill does considerable harm to our communities and we must do better.
Chang on community benefits, environmental protections regarding FCA plant expansion in Detroit
LANSING — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement about Detroit community members’ concerns related to a planned plant expansion by Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) in the city. “The FCA expansion will...
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