{"id":8513,"date":"2025-01-22T09:39:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=8513"},"modified":"2025-01-22T09:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:39:20","slug":"reflecting-on-2024-warming-center-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/chang\/2025\/01\/22\/reflecting-on-2024-warming-center-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflecting on 2024 + Warming Center Info\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Chang Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang_EmailBanner_2023&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Happy New Year!<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">I hope you are having a good start to 2025. Jan. 8 marked the beginning of the 103rd Legislature. A new legislative session means a renewed opportunity to work on issues that impact our communities. I will continue working hard to get things done that will help improve the quality of life for District 3 residents and the state of Michigan. I recognize that with the change in the make-up of the legislature, with a Republican majority in the House and Democratic majority in the Senate, it is critical that we find bipartisan solutions that uplift everyone.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">My mantra for 2025 is \u201cCompassion and commitment to community <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> getting things done.\u201d What\u2019s your mantra for the new year?<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/2025-mantra.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2025 mantra&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">In this update, you will find legislative updates, upcoming events, and community resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">As always, if you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what\u2019s happening in Lansing, or needs assistance of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can contact me by sending an email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:senschang@senate.michigan.gov\" data-outlook-id=\"1fd2215d-0202-4411-ae86-f46b44c4eb64\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(70, 120, 134)\">senschang@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> or calling our Lansing office at 517-373-7346. Our district office number is 313-922-6949. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/Chang_Stephanie_Signature.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Chang Stephanie Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang_Stephanie_Signature&#8221; width=&#8221;25%&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Stephanie Chang<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">State Senator\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">District 3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If You&#8217;re in a Rush&#8230; Recent Highlights&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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><span>In the final days of 2024, the Senate tackled important legislation to improve the lives of Michiganders, from boosting benefits for Michigan workers to improving maternal and infant health outcomes. Now, we\u2019re back at the Capitol to begin our work in the 103rd Legislature!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Join me for my upcoming event, Coney and Conversation, at Unique Coney Island in Sterling Heights this Friday, Jan. 24 at 12:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>With the drastically low temperatures upon us, I want to make sure folks in my community have the information they need to stay warm! My office compiled a list of warming centers in and around District 3 that you can check out on my <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/zmPXTX75Zb1Hv9RjOLTwgA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0QtaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9jaGFuZy93YXJtaW5nLWNlbnRlcnMvVwNzcGNCCmeOfP2QZ-46LIpSHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAANA~\" target=\"_blank\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/zmPXTX75Zb1Hv9RjOLTwgA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0QtaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9jaGFuZy93YXJtaW5nLWNlbnRlcnMvVwNzcGNCCmeOfP2QZ-46LIpSHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAANA~\" data-outlook-id=\"44957de9-9a13-48a6-b105-191fbe72ab42\">website<\/a> or at the bottom of this email.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Upcoming events&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Upcoming Events&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Coney &amp; Conversation with Senator Chang<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> <br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Friday, January 24, from 12:00 \u2013 1:00 p.m.<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Unique Coney Island, 33102 Dequindre Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48310<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Community Conversation with Rep. Mike McFall<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> <br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Friday, February 7, from 3:00 &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> We Juice, 906 E. 9 Mile Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Community Conversation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>WHEN<\/strong>: Friday, February 21, from 2:00 &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>WHERE<\/strong>:\u00a0 Tim Hortons, 25100 Ryan Rd., Warren, MI 48091<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Reflecting on the 2024 Legislative Session<\/span><\/b><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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">During the last days of the 2023-2024 legislative session, the Michigan Senate passed critical legislation to support all Michiganders. Unfortunately, many important bills, including our bills related to police improvement and community trust, maternal health, voting rights, juvenile justice data, preschool teachers, and special license plate policy did not receive votes in the House, which was very disappointing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am committed to working as hard as I can this term to pass priority legislation on water affordability, police improvement, housing, and maternal health. I also wanted to acknowledge some important legislation that passed and is on the Governor\u2019s desk:<\/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;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;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Improvements to the Name Change Process <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/GzzBHjbHyFW8YmDBUDLMbw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDIzLUhCLTUzMDBXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"09ddb20e-735b-474d-b446-be558365513d\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">HB 5300-5303<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Eliminates<\/span><span> a presumption in law that a person who is <\/span><span>seeking<\/span><span> to change their legal name must be doing so for a fraudulent reason if they have a criminal record. <\/span><span>It also removes the requirement that a person who is 22 years or older who is seeking a name change must <\/span><span>submit<\/span><span> fingerprints for state and federal criminal background checks.<\/span> <span>The legislation also expands the reasons for which a court can waive publication requirements <\/span><span>regarding<\/span><span> a name change. Th<\/span><span>is bill package<\/span><span> gets rid of the requirement for a doctor\u2019s <\/span><span>affidavit<\/span><span> of surgery before a new birth certificate that shows a sex designation other than the one the person was assigned at birth can be issued. House Bill 5300 has just recently been signed into law.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Unemployment Benefits<\/span><\/i><\/b> <b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Increase <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/bdGy7-7NeXvLRBnMyWT2zg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDIzLVNCLTAwNDBXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"18c4b5d1-9415-4200-9b96-e8ab6b55c276\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">SB 40<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>SB 40 increased the number of weeks from 20 to <\/span><span>26 weeks<\/span><span> as the maximum number of weeks an individual could qualify for unemployment benefits per benefit year. It will also increase the maximum weekly benefit rate a person could receive over the next 3 years from $362 to $614. Gov. Whitmer has signed this into law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Freestanding Birth Centers<\/span><\/i><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/DexPp9p-Z-nmTwiydm7_Cw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LUhCLTU2MzZXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"7efa5659-323c-466b-81da-6cf19a3b0722\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">HB 5636<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Under this new law, freestanding birth centers <\/span><span>are required to<\/span><span> be licensed. The birth centers would provide services such as midwifery care, newborn<\/span><span>and postpartum care, and reproductive healthcare. <\/span><span>The legislation also outlines and further defines what qualifies as a freestanding birth center and what requirements they must meet for licensure. This legislation was signed into law this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Innovation Fund<\/span><\/i><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/D-ZIrSArFDSAhZy3h6xWog~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LUhCLTU2NTFXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"a7191679-0967-4b56-a8ca-7b308e6359b6\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">HB 5651-5653<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Together<\/span><span>,<\/span><span> these bills help create the Michigan Innovation Fund, which will provide grants to select venture capital funds and nonprofits to promote venture capital investment. This program will help attract new businesses to Michigan and help create a positive economic impact in our state. I\u2019m excited to report that this package was just recently signed into law.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Ground Emergency Medical Transportation<\/span><\/i><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/nHf3BklD2O2BVBulOGv-bg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LUhCLTU2OTVXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"5082154b-9e87-4cb6-9730-199ebd96f048\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">HB 5695<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>HB 5695 amends the Social Welfare Act to allow <\/span><span>the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services <\/span><span>to amend Medicaid to create a program that would provide supplemental reimbursement to qualifying ground emergency medical transportation providers who provide services to Medicaid recipients. This will help many of our cities across the state to recover these costs.<\/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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">Sen<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">tencing Commission <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/5v-nbC70ElEnsNdlZBkawA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RTaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDIzLUhCLTQxNzMmUXVlcnlJRD0xNjU5NzUwMjZXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"3583a948-7e71-4f97-9f5b-d14cc4efdfb3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">HB 4173<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>House Bill 4173 creates the Michigan Sentencing Commission. The legislation creates a Criminal Sentencing Commission tasked with collecting information on criminal sentencing in Michigan, evaluating the effectiveness of Michigan\u2019s sentencing guidelines and making recommendations. This <\/span><span>important<\/span> <span>legislation would<\/span><span> ensure our criminal justice system is working properly. Michigan previously had <\/span><span>established<\/span><span> a sentencing <\/span><span>commission<\/span><span> and its <\/span><span>r<\/span><span>e-establishment<\/span><span> is a positive step for our justice system.<\/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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Michigan\u2019s 103rd Legislature Kicks Off with Focus on Accountability and Affordability<\/span><\/b><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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">On the first day of Michigan&#8217;s 103rd Legislature, Senate Democrats wasted no time in introducing legislation to address important issues, from increasing government transparency to improving access to affordable health care.<\/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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/OJF69EFHsUeWOunnCOv-5A~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI1LVNCLTAwMDFXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"cb55ee70-719b-45cd-ab4a-29a11fae15e0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">1 <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/eAbuYsjHDcCWss0lhp-9Jw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI1LVNCLTAwMDJXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"f4844563-d969-4c25-b39c-a91c83cad921\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\"> 2<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> would expand the state\u2019s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the Michigan Legislature and governor. I voted in favor of similar legislation in the past; these bills passed the Senate in the 102nd Legislature with bipartisan support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/TgXzxIK6VbZpUFJTLRqWrQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI1LVNCLTAwMDNXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"66e74d59-94a7-4f05-a6d6-b75d114a75d5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(17, 85, 204)\">3-5<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> would establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Michigan \u2014 an independent body designed to lower prescription drug costs and hold big pharmaceutical companies accountable. These bills build on Michigan Senate Democrats\u2019 efforts during the 102nd Legislature to lower costs and grow opportunities for working families here in Michigan. I am proud to support these bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/zdUvims9vBLHOoMlByTrYw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI1LVNCLTAwMDZXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"5a7791ff-fb33-4fd6-929a-81052180f257\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(70, 120, 134)\">6<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/Q-l1nGbuqZUo6uqzij4qDA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpc4J8P0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI1LVNCLTAwMDdXA3NwY0IKZ458_ZBn7josilIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAA0A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"eaabd18c-fc9c-42a7-b19e-09191946e0e6\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(70, 120, 134)\">7<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> would address payroll fraud by strengthening wage theft laws. In 2022, the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economy Opportunity recovered more than $2.6 million in stolen wages. The bills would enhance wage transparency for workers, allow workers to file anonymous complaints against employers, strengthen penalties for wage theft and prohibit employers from misclassifying workers as independent contractors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Helpful News and Resources&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_News &#038; Resources&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Upcoming EGLE Public Hearing on Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Standards<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There will be a public hearing on Jan. 28, 2025 for the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy\u2019s (EGLE) proposal to request to redesignate a portion of Wayne County back to attainment for sulfur dioxide (SO2). For many years, this area was out of compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for sulfur dioxide. Based on various changes over the years, EGLE is proposing a redesignation. I encourage you to attend the hearing, listen to the information, and share your thoughts. Details on how to attend the hearing are included below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The public is encouraged to review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-2.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fegle%2F-%2Fmedia%2FProject%2FWebsites%2Fegle%2FDocuments%2FPrograms%2FAQD%2FState-Implementation-Plan%2FNotices-and-Activities%2Fwayne-county-SO2-redesignation-plan.pdf\/1\/010101946502cd03-65a9ab31-f0ce-4060-b2da-1dd0d7854da7-000000\/wuo3gjNQWAVrtKMBBRYZwTF-rILbAHcZyOpk1EpGbTA=387\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">redesignation request<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> document for more detailed information before commenting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comments may be given at any time before the end of the comment period on January 28th. You may provide comments on the proposal in any of these ways:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"76\" 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;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the virtual public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 28<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"76\" 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;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can join the broadcast at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4acTGxU\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4acTGxU<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or call 636-651-3142 and use conference code 374288.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"76\" 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;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">By email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ShuffE@Michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ShuffE@Michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"76\" 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;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">By mail: EGLE, Air Quality Division, Attn: Erica Shuff, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909- 7760<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about this issue <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/planetdetroit.org\/2025\/01\/sulfur-dioxide-redesignation-detroit\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Free Contraceptive Resources<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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_eNews_Contraception.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Free Contraceptive Resources &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang_eNews_Contraception&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">I am happy to share that our district office, located at 11521 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212, now offers free contraceptives as a part of the Take Control of Your Birth Control Program. Last fall, Governor Whitmer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2024\/11\/13\/whitmer-announces-free-contraception-resources-now-available-at-300-locations\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">announced<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that through the Take Control of Your Birth Control Program, over 300 locations would be providing contraceptives resources at no charge to Michiganders. This includes, but is not limited to birth control bills, emergency contraceptives, condoms, and educational resources. My office is excited to participate in this program. No appointments are required, and materials will be given on a first come first serve basis. For more information on where else you can find these resources, please use this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/adult-child-serv\/childrenfamilies\/familyhealth\/familyplanning\/take-control-of-your-birth-control\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">link<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warming Centers<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/warmingcenters_Socials-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Warming Centers in and around District 3&#8243; title_text=&#8221;warmingcenters&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">As temperatures continue to drop, many community organizations have opened their doors to ensure that everyone can stay warm during the day. My team has compiled a list of warming centers that are open in or near Senate District 3. Please check out those resources below or you can also now find them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/warming-centers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">on my website.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Hours may vary and change, so please call to verify the hours of operation for these warming centers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries \u2013 Mack Warming Center<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (For families and single women)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">11037 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48214<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 331-8990<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries \u2013 Third Street Warming Center <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">(For single men)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">3535 Third Ave., Detroit, MI 48201<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 993-6703<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Butzel Family Center<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">7737 Kercheval St., Detroit, MI 48214<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday \u2013 Friday, from 8:00 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 628-2100<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Covenant House Michigan (For youth between 18-24)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">24 Hours\/7 Days a week<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 463-2000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detroit Public Library Branches<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Main Library<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"73\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"73\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday and Thursday \u2013 Saturday from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"73\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"73\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sundays from 1:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"73\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 481-1400<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elmwood Park Branch<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">550 Chene St., Detroit, MI 48207<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 481-1730<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Douglass Branch\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"75\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3666 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48208<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"75\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday \u2013 Friday, from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"75\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 481-1700<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hamtramck Senior Plaza<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2620 Holbrook St., Hamtramck, MI 48212<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday \u2013 Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(313) 873-7878<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sterling Heights Public Library\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">40255 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday \u2013 Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Friday from 1:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saturday from 9:30 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sunday from 1:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(586) 446-2665<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sterling Heights Senior Center\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">40200 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday \u2013 Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Friday \u2013 Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(586) 446-2750<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sterling Heights Community Center\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">40250 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday \u2013 Friday, from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saturday from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sunday from 12:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(586) 446-2700<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Southwest Health Service Center<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">27690 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, MI 48093<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" 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