{"id":9176,"date":"2025-10-17T09:55:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=9176"},"modified":"2025-10-27T09:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:56:41","slug":"getting-things-done-october-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/chang\/2025\/10\/17\/getting-things-done-october-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Things Done\u00a0\u2013\u00a0October Update"},"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\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-13-at-4.27.39-PM.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 Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Chang Email Banner Senator Chang&#8221; 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><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;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Happy Spooky Season!\u00a0My colleagues and\u00a0I\u00a0have been\u00a0hard at\u00a0work\u00a0at\u00a0the Capitol\u00a0advocating on your\u00a0behalf. Along\u00a0with securing critical investments for students, families, and communities in the 2026 state budget agreement\u00a0recently\u00a0signed into law,\u00a0we have\u00a0also\u00a0advanced\u00a0legislation\u00a0to\u00a0protect\u00a0Michigan consumers, military members, and\u00a0victims of domestic violence\u00a0and human trafficking.\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0also\u00a0pushed hard for Hmong and Lao refugees facing deportation, like Lue Yang and\u00a0Khone\u00a0Sengmany.<\/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\">In this newsletter,\u00a0I hope to provide you with a legislative update, as well as\u00a0share\u00a0some helpful resources and information on upcoming events we have planned.<\/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;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening in Lansing, or\u00a0need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">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\u00a0(313) 922-6949.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Chang Signature Senator Chang&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chang Signature  Senator Chang&#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><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stephanie Chang<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&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;4.27.3&#8243; 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_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 aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" 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\u00a0combating\u00a0human trafficking\u00a0to protecting\u00a0victims of domestic violence, my Senate\u00a0colleagues and I have been\u00a0working hard to\u00a0advance\u00a0critical, bipartisan\u00a0legislation\u00a0to safeguard Michigan\u2019s most<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0vulnerable.\u00a0Learn more below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"6\" 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\">Join me for my upcoming\u00a0community\u00a0conversation\u00a0with Rep.\u00a0Myers Phillips\u00a0on\u00a0October\u00a027\u00a0at\u00a011:00\u00a0a.m. at the Highland Park Justice Center in Highland Park (12050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"6\" 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\">October is Domestic Violence Awareness Mont<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">h.\u00a0If you or\u00a0someone you love\u00a0is experiencing domestic violence,\u00a0help and resources are available\u00a0\u2014\u00a0you can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at\u00a01-800-799-7233\u00a0or access\u00a0additional\u00a0resources\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenslaw.org\/find-help\/mi\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; 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_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\">Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Rental Units<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This week,\u00a0the Senate passed my bill,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0515\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill\u00a0515<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, that would\u00a0require landlords to\u00a0install an operational carbon monoxide detector in every rental unit that has a fuel-fired appliance\u00a0that is provided or owned by the landlord\u00a0or\u00a0is\u00a0adjacent to\u00a0an enclosed garage.\u00a0The bill passed with bipartisan support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This bill originated after Bill Goodman, a\u00a0longtime civil rights lawyer in Detroit who founded the Sugar Law Center\u00a0for Economic and Social\u00a0Justice,\u00a0passed away from carbon monoxide\u00a0(CO) poisoning in 2023. After all that he did for decades on\u00a0behalf\u00a0of our rights and\u00a0liberties, it was the lack of a CO detector in his apartment that led to his death.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Earlier this year, Michigan\u2019s Dept.\u00a0of Health and Human Services published their 2023 annual report on\u00a0unintentional\u00a0CO\u00a0poisoning\u00a0in Michigan. It found that among Michigan residents in 2023, there were\u00a0481 causes of illness due to unintentional CO\u00a0poisoning, including 31 deaths.\u00a0Since the state started tracking this information, from 2009 to 2023, data shows that every year,\u00a0between 760 and 980 Michiganders were unintentionally poisoned by CO,\u00a0and 22-34 perished every year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While we have made some progress in preventing CO poisoning, we are still roughly seeing the same annual death toll. This is why I introduced this legislation, and I will continue to push for its enactment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">No-Cost\u00a0Personal Protection Order (PPO)\u00a0Service<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last week,\u00a0Sen.\u00a0Ruth\u00a0Johnson\u00a0and I\u00a0introduced\u00a0Senate\u00a0Bills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0611\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">611<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0612\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">612<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0which\u00a0would require that a\u00a0Personal Protection Order (PPO)\u00a0be\u00a0served\u00a0at no cost to\u00a0a\u00a0victim\u00a0immediately\u00a0by a law enforcement agency.\u00a0The bills were also introduced in the House by Reps. Helena Scott and Sarah Lightner. We developed this legislation after the tragic death of Latricia Brown, who was killed by her ex-husband at Henry Ford Health Main Hospital.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">43\u00a0states, the District of Columbia, and two territories already require that PPO service takes\u00a0place free of charge. In Michigan, the cost to serve a PPO can include a service fee plus mileage\u00a0traveled, which can easily cost almost $100 \u2014 an amount that could be especially tough for someone fleeing domestic violence to afford.\u00a0As part of the recent 2026 state budget agreement,\u00a0I secured\u00a0$1 million for a PPO Service Fund within the Michigan State Police \u2014 these funds would be used to reimburse designated law enforcement agencies to carry out this critical work.\u00a0Our bipartisan\u00a0legislation would not only make it less financially burdensome for victims but also safer by ensuring the PPO is served by a member of law enforcement rather than a friend or family member of the victim, which is allowed under current law.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No one should have to forgo the safety provided under a\u00a0PPO\u00a0simply because of the amount of money in their wallet. I\u2019m proud to have worked with\u00a0several partners, including the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic Violence, and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to craft this legislation,\u00a0and with\u00a0colleagues from both parties and both chambers to advance this important package \u2014 especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month\u00a0\u2014 to bring our state in line with the majority of states,\u00a0so that Michiganders seeking PPOs can live safely and without fear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhancing Transparency in the State Budget<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upon securing the Majority in 2023, Senate Democrats required lawmakers to clearly put their name next to any funding they secured on behalf of their community \u2014\u00a0an important step\u00a0to building a state budget process that is both transparent and accountable to those we serve. But we\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0stop there.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before passing the 2026 state budget earlier this month, the Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing to\u00a0review\u00a0each of the individual enhancement grants we fought to include in the final budget agreement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And, earlier this week,\u00a0my colleagues and I\u00a0passed Senate Bill\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0596\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">596<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0with bipartisan support \u2014 legislation that requires all legislatively\u00a0directed spending items, including enhancement\u00a0grants\u00a0and earmarks, to be publicly\u00a0disclosed\u00a0on the Senate or House website before the passage of the state budget. Championed by Appropriations Chair Sen.\u00a0Sarah\u00a0Anthony, this bill continues our commitment to Michiganders around the state, ensuring they can see where their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Snapshot of\u00a0Capitol\u00a0Activity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Along with securing game-changing investments for kids and communities in the recently signed state budget, my Senate colleagues and I\u00a0are continuing to advance\u00a0legislation\u00a0for Michiganders across the state,\u00a0including bills\u00a0to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Combat human trafficking in Michigan\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">by<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">strengthening penalties for those\u00a0who commit this\u00a0heinous\u00a0crime\u00a0while bolstering support for survivors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensure greater transparency and accountability in the insurance industry<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and better safeguard Michigan consumers from unfair, deceptive practices.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2025\/10\/14\/auto-insurers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expand access to health and dental care coverage for Michigan\u2019s National Guard members\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">to\u00a0strengthen recruitment and retention efforts, improve\u00a0troops\u2019 readiness,\u00a0and\u00a0protect those who protect our state.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/singh\/2025\/10\/14\/natl-guard-members\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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\/08\/EnewsHeaders-Chang-Standing-Up-for-Your-Rights-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Chang Standing Up for Your Rights&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders-Chang Standing Up for Your Rights 1&#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;4.27.3&#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\">For several months,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0joined Rep. Mai Xiong, Sen. Sam Singh,\u00a0and countless community organizations, elected officials,\u00a0and residents to advocate for Lue Yang,\u00a0Khone\u00a0Sengmany,\u00a0and other Hmong and Lao refugees facing deportation. This week, Gov.\u00a0Gretchen Whitmer granted Lue Yang\u2019s pardon application!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;: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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lue Yang is a father, caretaker of a 99-year-old grandmother, hard worker in the automotive industry, and president of the Hmong Family Association\u00a0\u2014\u00a0someone who should not be facing deportation. I am incredibly\u00a0grateful\u00a0that, as the result of tireless advocacy from many community leaders and organizations,\u00a0Gov.\u00a0Whitmer\u00a0is\u00a0granting Lue Yang&#8217;s pardon.\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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now, the federal government should grant Lue Yang&#8217;s\u00a0emergency motion to\u00a0halt his\u00a0removal and\u00a0consider his\u00a0request\u00a0to reopen his case. We urge ICE to return Lue to his wife, Ann, and his family in Michigan,\u00a0where he belongs. This is an important moment where we need to be clear about the kind of America we believe in\u00a0\u2014\u00a0and I choose to believe in an America where immigrants and refugees are treated with dignity and compassion, where we recognize people like Lue Yang and\u00a0Khone\u00a0Sengmany as human beings, and where we keep families together.<\/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;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to\u00a0take action to support\u00a0Lue Yang (A#023836753),\u00a0call the ICE Detroit Field Office at 313-771-6601\u00a0or email\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:detroit.outreach@ice.dhs.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">detroit.outreach@ice.dhs.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch the speech I gave on the Senate floor about Lue Yang and\u00a0Khone\u00a0Sengmany\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16UrTn8BjM\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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\/04\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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;4.27.3&#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\">5th Annual Highland Park Halloween Festival<\/span><\/b><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 5th\u00a0annual Samhain Halloween Festival is taking place Saturday, October 25,\u00a0from\u00a01:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0\u2013 8:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0at the Ernest T. Ford\u00a0Rec Center\u00a0located\u00a0at 10 Pitkin St.,\u00a0Highland Park, MI 48203. This\u00a0is a free,\u00a0family-friendly\u00a0community event\u00a0that\u00a0includes live music, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating,\u00a0candy\u00a0giveaways, games,\u00a0prizes,\u00a0and more!\u00a0There will also be a shoe drive, so please consider bringing new or gently used shoes for charity; any size and style are\u00a0accepted.\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This\u00a0event was\u00a0started in 2020 to raise\u00a0awareness\u00a0and support MLK\u00a0Park.\u00a0Built in the early 1970s, MLK Park was inspired by the \u201cadventure park\u201d concept. Adventure parks are spaces that encourage creativity, exploration, and physical play, featuring\u00a0unique\u00a0elements like rope climbing structures, obstacle courses, rock climbing walls, target-oriented activities, and\u00a0more. MLK Park was modeled after Adventure Playground in Central Park, NYC, and includes unique features such as on-site pyramids that are a rare and treasured part of the community.\u00a0The Halloween festival\u2019s goals are to support removing deteriorating wooden structural beams, repairing brickwork\u00a0on park\u00a0features, including the pyramids, and restoring wooden benches.\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=\"auto\">For more information,\u00a0click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/samhain.brs.world\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNmBL5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkMUVRbUE2OXVDQks5R3ZrAR4K_sEfGKdlJ7CQ9QVeCkfxAZDbx6krYq1bjAj4EJqrcyu17wm-SutWLplfqA_aem_jVLtqXL2RMyRmZ_ZpaeO1g\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ralph C. Wilson Jr.\u00a0Centennial Park Grand Opening &amp; Detroit Harvest Fest<\/span><\/b><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\">This\u00a0all-ages,\u00a0free\u00a0event is taking\u00a0place Saturday and Sunday,\u00a0October 25 &amp; 26,\u00a0from 11:00\u00a0a.m.\u00a0\u2013 8:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park,\u00a0located\u00a0at\u00a01801 W Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48216.\u00a0Visitors can experience four zones of activities across\u00a022 acres\u00a0along the Detroit River,\u00a0featuring live entertainment, fall activities, food trucks, and fun for all ages throughout the brand-new park.<\/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\">Be part of\u00a0the grand opening of the newest park on the Detroit Riverfront,\u00a0the\u00a0Delta Dental Play Garden.\u00a0The new park will feature\u00a0giant slides, swings, climbing structures, a\u00a0tot-lot\u00a0area for younger visitors,\u00a0and more. Family-friendly events and activities will take place\u00a0from\u00a011:00\u00a0a.m.\u00a0&#8211;\u00a04:00\u00a0p.m. on\u00a0both Saturday and Sunday, and will include\u00a0trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, and nature-based\u00a0hands-on science activities.\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\">Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitharvestfest.com\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNmCdhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkMUVRbUE2OXVDQks5R3ZrAR7EctEl9Eawiox8pgEHTcSQHiaKAZ5vsJ9s-zi0fIG7S64dHHKG5_lHnIHDZQ_aem_ViS2wnzHA3i2nYk4dntlYA\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detroit Harvest Fest website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for continuing updates on the grand opening celebration.<\/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_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 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;4.27.3&#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\">Community Conversation with\u00a0Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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\">Monday<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0October\u00a027,\u00a0from\u00a011:00\u00a0a.m. &#8211;\u00a012:00\u00a0p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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\">Highland Park Justice Center,\u00a012050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park\u00a048203<\/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<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community Conversation\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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\">Friday,\u00a0November\u00a07,\u00a0from\u00a011:00\u00a0a.m. &#8211;\u00a012:00\u00a0p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arabica Cafe, 11601 Joseph Campau Ave.,\u00a0Hamtramck 48212<\/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<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Diversity,\u00a0Equity,\u00a0and Inclusion\u00a0Townhall\u00a0with American Pride Rises<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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, November 22,\u00a0from\u00a011:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:30 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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\">International Institute of Metro Detroit (IIMD),\u00a0111 E Kirby St., Detroit, MI 48202<\/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;4.27.3&#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 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;4.27.3&#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><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW51729975 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51729975 BCX0\">Trick or Treating Safety Tips<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/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\/10\/Happy-Halloween.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Before you head out trick-or-treating, make sure to check out these tips on how to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe: &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Happy Halloween&#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\">Spooky season is underway,\u00a0and\u00a0while the\u00a0Halloween\u00a0holiday is a time for\u00a0fun and festivities, it can also bring some extra risks for children and teens. Before you head out trick-or-treating, make sure to check out these tips on how to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe:<\/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=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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\">Choose your Halloween costume wisely.\u00a0Make sure to check the weather forecast in advance and dress accordingly.\u00a0Do not carry toy weapons that could be\u00a0confused\u00a0for the real thing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"1\" 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\">Walk,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0run, and stay on the sidewalks. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"1\" 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\">Don&#8217;t\u00a0assume cars will stop just because pedestrians have the\u00a0right of\u00a0way. Motorists may have trouble seeing trick-or-treaters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"1\" 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\">Be sure to have a charged cell phone while\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"1\" 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\">Plan your route ahead of time and trick-or-treat in familiar neighborhoods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"1\" 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\">Only visit well-lit houses.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0stop at dark houses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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=\"1\" 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\">Review with your child how to call 9-1-1 if they ever have an emergency, get lost, or are prone to wander.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;: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\/10\/BreastCancerAwarenessMonth-scaled.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;To spread awareness and honor those impacted, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BreastCancerAwarenessMonth&#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\">Nearly\u00a0one\u00a0in eight\u00a0American women\u00a0will develop breast cancer over the course of their\u00a0lives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025, it is estimated that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/proclamations\/2025\/10\/01\/october-2025-breast-cancer-awareness-month\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">9,900 Michigan residents will be\u00a0diagnosed with breast cancer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and 1,350 Michiganders\u00a0will\u00a0lose their\u00a0lives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">To spread awareness and honor those\u00a0impacted, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is\u00a0observed\u00a0every October.<\/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\">To improve mammography standards in Michigan,\u00a0Sen.\u00a0Sarah\u00a0Anthony introduced\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0136\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate\u00a0Bill\u00a0136<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0last Spring \u2014\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">legislation\u00a0to\u00a0improve mammogram reporting standards and increase early detection\u00a0by aligning Michigan\u2019s breast density notification standards with federal guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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\">While my colleagues and I work to get this legislation across the finish line, there\u00a0are\u00a0also steps\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">you\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">can take to help\u00a0raise awareness and save lives. One of the most important things you can do is\u00a0know\u00a0your family history and\u00a0get\u00a0screened annually starting at age 40. The Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)\u00a0encourages\u00a0residents to take advantage of the following free health screening programs to put their health into their own hands:<\/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=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/chronicdiseases\/cancer\/bc3np\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Breast &amp; Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, available statewide, provides free breast and cervical cancer screening services to low-income women.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/chronicdiseases\/cancer\/wisewoman\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WISEWOMAN Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps\u00a0participants understand their chronic disease risk factors and make healthy lifestyle choices. Every participant receives a free health screening.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">To learn more about these\u00a0programs, call 844-446-8727 or visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/michigan.gov\/cancer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan.gov\/cancer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. For Spanish resources, call 800-379-1057.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recognizing\u00a0Domestic Violence Awareness Month<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Domestic violence is\u00a0a\u00a0serious\u00a0crisis\u00a0facing women and families across Michigan and the United States.\u00a0On a\u00a0typical day, more than\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ncadv.org\/STATISTICS\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">20,000 phone calls<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are placed\u00a0to\u00a0domestic violence hotlines nationwide.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding that\u00a0domestic violence is also deeply interconnected with gun violence, my colleagues and I\u00a0also\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2023\/03\/16\/life-saving-action-on-gun-violence-prevention\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">delivered long-awaited\u00a0legislation to keep weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0within mere months of securing the Majority.\u00a0I was proud to sponsor this legislation together with Rep. Amos O\u2019Neal and Sen. Sue Shink.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please visit the Michigan State Police webpage on domestic violence\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/msp\/services\/safetytips\/safety-information\/domestic-violence-awareness\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for more information or call the\u00a0National\u00a0Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.\u00a0Additional\u00a0resources can be found\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenslaw.org\/find-help\/mi\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\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 Happy Spooky Season!\u00a0My colleagues and\u00a0I\u00a0have been\u00a0hard at\u00a0work\u00a0at\u00a0the Capitol\u00a0advocating on your\u00a0behalf. Along\u00a0with securing critical investments for students, families, and communities in the 2026 state budget agreement\u00a0recently\u00a0signed into law,\u00a0we have\u00a0also\u00a0advanced\u00a0legislation\u00a0to\u00a0protect\u00a0Michigan [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":8480,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.4 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Getting Things Done\u00a0\u2013\u00a0October Update - Senator Stephanie Chang<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/chang\/2025\/10\/17\/getting-things-done-october-update\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Getting Things Done\u00a0\u2013\u00a0October Update\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dear Neighbor,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Happy Spooky Season!\u00a0My colleagues and\u00a0I\u00a0have been\u00a0hard at\u00a0work\u00a0at\u00a0the Capitol\u00a0advocating on your\u00a0behalf. 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