{"id":9059,"date":"2025-09-20T10:27:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T14:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=9059"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:28:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T14:28:18","slug":"join-me-today-for-coffee-and-conversation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/chang\/2025\/09\/20\/join-me-today-for-coffee-and-conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Me Today for Coffee and Conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-13-at-4.27.39-PM.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senator Chang Email Banner Senator Chang” title_text=”Senator Chang Email Banner Senator Chang” force_fullwidth=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the official start of autumn right around the corner, we are not only quickly approaching a season full of fall foliage and cider mills, but we may also be unfortunately possibly speeding towards a government shutdown, which I truly hope we can avoid. Come Oct. 1, if the Legislature is unable to send a full budget to the governor for signature, many of the programs and services Michiganders rely on \u2014 and pay for with their hard-earned tax dollars \u2014 will come to a halt. Schools have already been forced to begin a new academic year without knowing what their budgets will look like, and soon, our local cities, our police and fire departments, and more will be faced with the same fate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the Capitol, my Senate colleagues and I have been working to negotiate a responsible state budget focused on the people of Michigan, as we have been ever since we passed our budget proposal back in May. With only days before the start of the new fiscal year, the contrast between our proposal and the House Republican budget could not be more stark. Senate Democrats are committed to delivering a balanced budget that uplifts Michiganders and delivers on your priorities. Meanwhile, House Speaker Matt Hall remains hellbent on intentionally sowing dysfunction, threatening to upend vital services, and destabilize the state \u2014 all in the name of scoring political points.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more about the status of negotiations below, as well hear more about the legislative work my colleagues and I are continuing to do on behalf of you, our community, and our state.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, please feel free to reach out to share your thoughts or seek assistance with any challenges you may be facing with state departments. You can email me at <\/span>SenSChang@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a> or call 313-922-6949.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Chang_Stephanie_Signature.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Chang Signature Senator Chang” title_text=”Chang Signature Senator Chang” width=”35%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Stephanie Chang<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator<\/span>\u00a0
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