Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Michigan Nurses from Forced Overtime
Legislation tackles the nurse staffing crisis, improves working conditions LANSING, Mich. (April 15, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 296 and 297, bipartisan legislation that aims to improve working conditions for nurses...
Senate Committee Passes Kids Over Clicks Bill Package to Better Protect Michigan Youth Online
Legislation would empower Michigan parents with more transparency and autonomy over their children's digital activity LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee passed Senate...
On World Water Day, Michigan Lawmakers, Community Leaders Highlight Need for Water Affordability
State policymakers continue bipartisan fight to lower water costs for Michiganders around the state LANSING, Mich. (March 20, 2026) — In recognition of World Water Day this Sunday, March 22, Michigan legislators, human service...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Resolution for Ballot Proposal to Permanently Protect Marriage Equality in Michigan Constitution
Legislation would put marriage equality in the hands of Michigan voters, not Trump’s hand-picked radical Supreme Court LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety heard testimony...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Keep Michigan Kids Safe Online
Sponsors, experts, and parents emphasize need for ‘Kids Over Clicks’ legislation to combat unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (March 4, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer...
Legislators Introduce Legislation to Regulate Safety Standards for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chambers
Bicameral group of legislators announces legislation to license freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber facilities LANSING, MI— A broad array of Senate and House sponsors introduced a package of bills to license the use of hyperbaric oxygen...
Elected Officials Urge Release of Two Venezuelan Amazon Flex Drivers Detained by Federal Agents in Hazel Park
Detroit, MI - Detroit area elected officials Senator Stephanie Chang, Detroit Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Senator Mary Cavanagh, and Representative Veronica Paiz sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers
‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill package would hold Big Tech accountable for unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats hosted a press conference to spread awareness on...
Senators Highlight Efforts to Improve Public Safety, Increase Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
Senate Bills 508-510 and Senate Resolution 86 work to better protect the safety and privacy of Michigan immigrants, refugees, and all communities LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 20, 2026) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Stephanie...
Sen. Chang Champions Increased Accessibility, Introducing Open Caption Practices in Movie Theaters
Senate Bill 764 would allow greater access to Open Movie Captioning (OMC) screenings in theaters across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation to improve accessibility of movie...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Michigan Nurses from Forced Overtime
Legislation tackles the nurse staffing crisis, improves working conditions LANSING, Mich. (April 15, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 296 and 297, bipartisan legislation that aims to improve working conditions for nurses...
Senate Committee Passes Kids Over Clicks Bill Package to Better Protect Michigan Youth Online
Legislation would empower Michigan parents with more transparency and autonomy over their children's digital activity LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee passed Senate...
On World Water Day, Michigan Lawmakers, Community Leaders Highlight Need for Water Affordability
State policymakers continue bipartisan fight to lower water costs for Michiganders around the state LANSING, Mich. (March 20, 2026) — In recognition of World Water Day this Sunday, March 22, Michigan legislators, human service...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Resolution for Ballot Proposal to Permanently Protect Marriage Equality in Michigan Constitution
Legislation would put marriage equality in the hands of Michigan voters, not Trump’s hand-picked radical Supreme Court LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety heard testimony...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Keep Michigan Kids Safe Online
Sponsors, experts, and parents emphasize need for ‘Kids Over Clicks’ legislation to combat unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (March 4, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer...
Legislators Introduce Legislation to Regulate Safety Standards for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chambers
Bicameral group of legislators announces legislation to license freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber facilities LANSING, MI— A broad array of Senate and House sponsors introduced a package of bills to license the use of hyperbaric oxygen...
Elected Officials Urge Release of Two Venezuelan Amazon Flex Drivers Detained by Federal Agents in Hazel Park
Detroit, MI - Detroit area elected officials Senator Stephanie Chang, Detroit Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Senator Mary Cavanagh, and Representative Veronica Paiz sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers
‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill package would hold Big Tech accountable for unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats hosted a press conference to spread awareness on...
Senators Highlight Efforts to Improve Public Safety, Increase Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
Senate Bills 508-510 and Senate Resolution 86 work to better protect the safety and privacy of Michigan immigrants, refugees, and all communities LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 20, 2026) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Stephanie...
Sen. Chang Champions Increased Accessibility, Introducing Open Caption Practices in Movie Theaters
Senate Bill 764 would allow greater access to Open Movie Captioning (OMC) screenings in theaters across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Yesterday, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation to improve accessibility of movie...
Sen. Chang Statement on Investigation, Suspect in Custody for the Killing of Samantha Woll
DETROIT, Mich. (November 8, 2023) — Following today’s news that the Detroit Police Department has taken into custody a person suspected of killing Detroit local and Jewish community leader Samantha Woll, State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit)...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
Senator Chang Statement Following the State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement after Governor Whitmer’s State of the State address. “I am excited about working with the Governor and my colleagues to ensure the health, safety, and well-being...
Brinks Announces Senate Democrats’ Caucus Leadership Positions
Smart, energetic leaders will direct Dems’ legislative efforts LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Today, incoming Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) announced the 2023-2027 Senate Democratic Caucus leadership slate,...
Sen. Chang Expresses Opposition to Riverview Landfill Expansion at Hearing
DETROIT (Nov. 14, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) today issued the following statement on the day of the Wayne County Facility Inclusion Committee public hearing about the proposed expansion of the Riverview landfill, a site that...
Sen. Chang on Stellantis’ Air Quality Violations, Impact on Residents
DETROIT (Oct. 19, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on the day that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting a public hearing about the proposed administrative...
Sen. Chang Applauds Court Ruling in Support of Crash Victims
DETROIT (Aug. 25, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement after the Michigan Court of Appeals today ruled that the new no-fault auto insurance law, which passed in 2019 and took effect July 2021, does...
Senate Democrats on Support of Police Improvement, Accountability Bills
LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2022) — Today, Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint), along with Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), issued the following statement in support of police...
Sen. Chang Statement on Theis Fundraising Email
LANSING, Mich. (April 18, 2022) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding a fundraising email sent by Republican Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) that used untrue and disrespectful language...
Sen. Chang on Introduction of Resolution to Censure Sen. Bizon
LANSING, Mich. (April 14, 2022) — Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) issued the following statement about Senate Resolution 127, introduced by Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint), to censure Sen. John...
Senate, House Democrats to Announce Plans for Climate Resilience, Bold Investment in Infrastructure
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2021) — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), and Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), and...