Amid Cruel, Chaotic Immigration Policy from Feds, State-Level Roundtable Underscores Need for More Humane Approach
“Our communities are living in fear:” State legislators join local immigrants’ rights groups to highlight new legislative package to protect Michigan families and refugee communities from Trump’s rash immigration crackdown DETROIT, Mich. (Sept. 4,...
Sen. Cavanagh Champions Legislation to Improve Public Safety, Ensure Transparency, Accountability in Immigration Enforcement
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 26, 2025) — Today, Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) introduced a comprehensive bill package to improve public safety and expand transparency and accountability in the immigration enforcement process in Michigan. Senate Bills...
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes for Moms and Babies
CenteringPregnancy bills would require insurers to cover group-based model of prenatal care, childbirth classes LANSING, Mich. (July 1, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would enable more expectant parents to...
Michigan Legislators Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Diverse Histories are Taught in Schools
Bicameral group of legislators announces Teach MI History bill package LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2025) — This week, several Senate and House legislators introduced the “Teach MI History” legislation, ensuring students across the state are taught...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Reform Pollution Laws
“My village has beautiful artesian water that we can’t drink. I’m just waiting for another family member who will get sick and die from PFAS.” LANSING, Mich. (June 11, 2025) — The Michigan Senate Committee on Energy and the Environment, chaired...
Chang, Cavanagh, Santana and Bayer Respond to ICE Detainment of Detroit High Schooler, Maykol Bogoya-Duarte
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2025) — Following the detainment of Detroit high schooler Maykol Bogoya-Duarte by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Sylvia Santana...
Democratic Legislation Will Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
NOTE: Additional information on the legislation can be found here. LANSING, Mich (June 6, 2025) — Democratic legislators in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature are jointly introducing legislation to hold polluters accountable by requiring...
Working to Build a Future Free from Gun Violence, Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Slate of Gun Safety Legislation
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of this growing issue LANSING, Mich. (June 5, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities...
Sen. Chang Statement of Solidarity for Ciena Nursing Home Workers
LANSING, Mich. (May 28, 2025) — After joining Ciena nursing home workers last week in their strike for a fair contract and to gain the respect they deserve, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) released the following statement in solidarity: “Last...
Michigan Senate Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Police Practices and Transparency, Build Community Trust
Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents and enhance the police...
Amid Cruel, Chaotic Immigration Policy from Feds, State-Level Roundtable Underscores Need for More Humane Approach
“Our communities are living in fear:” State legislators join local immigrants’ rights groups to highlight new legislative package to protect Michigan families and refugee communities from Trump’s rash immigration crackdown DETROIT, Mich. (Sept. 4,...
Sen. Cavanagh Champions Legislation to Improve Public Safety, Ensure Transparency, Accountability in Immigration Enforcement
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 26, 2025) — Today, Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) introduced a comprehensive bill package to improve public safety and expand transparency and accountability in the immigration enforcement process in Michigan. Senate Bills...
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes for Moms and Babies
CenteringPregnancy bills would require insurers to cover group-based model of prenatal care, childbirth classes LANSING, Mich. (July 1, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would enable more expectant parents to...
Michigan Legislators Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Diverse Histories are Taught in Schools
Bicameral group of legislators announces Teach MI History bill package LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2025) — This week, several Senate and House legislators introduced the “Teach MI History” legislation, ensuring students across the state are taught...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Reform Pollution Laws
“My village has beautiful artesian water that we can’t drink. I’m just waiting for another family member who will get sick and die from PFAS.” LANSING, Mich. (June 11, 2025) — The Michigan Senate Committee on Energy and the Environment, chaired...
Chang, Cavanagh, Santana and Bayer Respond to ICE Detainment of Detroit High Schooler, Maykol Bogoya-Duarte
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2025) — Following the detainment of Detroit high schooler Maykol Bogoya-Duarte by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Sylvia Santana...
Democratic Legislation Will Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
NOTE: Additional information on the legislation can be found here. LANSING, Mich (June 6, 2025) — Democratic legislators in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature are jointly introducing legislation to hold polluters accountable by requiring...
Working to Build a Future Free from Gun Violence, Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Slate of Gun Safety Legislation
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of this growing issue LANSING, Mich. (June 5, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities...
Sen. Chang Statement of Solidarity for Ciena Nursing Home Workers
LANSING, Mich. (May 28, 2025) — After joining Ciena nursing home workers last week in their strike for a fair contract and to gain the respect they deserve, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) released the following statement in solidarity: “Last...
Michigan Senate Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Police Practices and Transparency, Build Community Trust
Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents and enhance the police...
Sen. Chang on Canadian judge’s order to end border bridge protest
DETROIT, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement in response to a Canadian judge ordering protestors at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end a weeklong blockade:“I...
Sen. Chang Grateful for Governor’s Support on Behavioral Health
DETROIT, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding proposals by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her annual State of the State address to increase Michigan’s investments in the behavioral health...
Sen. Chang on Second Revere Copper Site Collapse in Two Years
DETROIT, Mich. (Nov. 29, 2021) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding a collapse today of aggregate materials at the Revere Dock site along the Detroit River, the second situation to have...
Sens. Ananich and Chang on Reproductive Freedom Brief submitted to U.S. Supreme Court
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) and Minority Floor Leader Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement after they and nearly 900 state legislators submitted an amicus...
Sen. Chang Welcomes Secretary of State Benson to Local Branch Office
DETROIT (July 9, 2021) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) today issued the following statement welcoming Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to a local Detroit SOS branch office:“It was a privilege to visit the Mack Avenue SOS branch office...
Sens. Chang, Victory on Recent Police Shootings, Need for Improvements
LANSING, Mich. (April 19, 2021) — Sens. Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) and Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Chair and Minority Vice Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, respectively, have released the following...
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