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Transparency matters. That’s why I’m proud to support SB 1 and SB 2, groundbreaking legislation that expands FOIA to include the state legislature and Governor’s office. This is a critical step toward ensuring accountability and open government for all. Let’s continue working together to build a government that truly serves the people.
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Returning from blueskies simply to say: YES TO ALL OF THIS. Thank you @UAW for standing up for working people.
This lame duck, let's pass:
Water affordability
Drive SAFE
Police & community trust bills
Paid family leave
Unemployment benefits reform
Tenants' rights
Workers' comp reform
Momnibus
And more
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NEW: UAW Calls on Michigan Legislature to Deliver for Working Class People in Lame Duck Session
The UAW issued the following statement today calling on the Michigan legislature to deliver for working class people in the upcoming lame duck session:
The UAW is the state’s largest union, with over 300,000 active and retired members in Michigan.
For too long, corporations and the rich have taken more of the wealth we’ve created for themselves. They’ve rigged the rules of our politics and pitted working-class people against one another by telling us there isn’t enough for everyone. That must end.
In the final days of the Democratic trifecta, we are calling on the legislature to show up and fight for working class people.
Michigan’s lawmakers can fight for the working class or do the bidding of corporations and big donors, but they can’t do both. It’s time to pick a side.
We must go on offense for living wages, health care, retirement with dignity, and time with our families. We must defend against corporate greed and divide and conquer politics.
In the lame duck session, we are expecting action from our legislators, and we will be watching closely. Who stands with the working class on our core issues, and who stands with corporate interests?
In the coming days, the UAW will be demanding action on important legislation that makes life better for working people and our families and that protects our rights and communities from harm.
We need our leaders to fight for the working class all over this country, but it starts here in Michigan, the birthplace of the UAW.
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Stephanie Chang retweeted
15 Nov 2024
Read more in @MichiganAdvance about the problem and my solutions (which polls with 89% of public support). It is part of a broader bipartisan bill package, led by @stephanielily, that we just introduced in the Michigan Senate to improve policing.
michiganadvance.com/2023/08/…
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Stephanie Chang retweeted
15 Nov 2024
I’ve reintroduced my legislation — with support from Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Associations — to help law enforcement agencies identify applicants who have a bad past from a previous department and try to apply to a new one.
More from me last year in this report:
Michigan’s police secrecy raises concerns about ‘wandering cops’ michiganadvance.com/2023/08/… via @metrotimes
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I appreciate many people reaching out to express support.
As a woman of color who grew up in America, hearing people use racial slurs is unfortunately not at all a new experience for me.
However, in my almost ten years in the Michigan legislature, no one until today used the N word in a legislative committee hearing.
Gaveling that man down was the easiest quick decision I've made in a while. Racist slurs are completely unacceptable, especially in our state capitol.
The election of Trump is emboldening hate across our country and we must shut that hate down wherever we can.
As a mom of two young girls of color, I truly hope one day they will live in a society where hate has no place to thrive. Let's make it happen.
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14 Nov 2024
This just happened in the Michigan Capitol. Never thought I’d see the day someone says the “N” word during testimony.
Witness at Senate committee throws out "N" word racial epithet during testimony on bill banning guns from the state Capitol. Chair Stephanie Chang quickly gavels him down. He was chastised by two Republican senators and led away.
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14 Nov 2024
His name is Avi Rachlin.
When he was a student at Penn State his peers called him out as a "violent, misogynist, homophobic, white supremacist."
Witness at Senate committee throws out "N" word racial epithet during testimony on bill banning guns from the state Capitol. Chair Stephanie Chang quickly gavels him down. He was chastised by two Republican senators and led away.
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Stephanie Chang retweeted
12 Nov 2024
68 years ago, Dalip Singh Saund became the first Asian American to be elected to U.S. Congress.
We honor his legacy today, including his successful efforts to grant Indian and Filipino immigrants the right to become U.S. citizens.
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Stephanie Chang retweeted
13 Nov 2024
Trump won the election, but more than 72 million people voted for Democrats and they don’t expect us to roll over and play dead. We will have a peaceful transition of power, followed by a vigorous challenge from the party out of power, because that’s how democracy works.
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12 Nov 2024
In January, for the first time in American history, two Black women will serve in the United States Senate at the same time. These two women double the number of elected Black women in history and are numbers 4 and 5 to ever serve.
They are indeed our ancestors wildest dreams. And perhaps just a century ago, months after women got the rights to vote, and a generation or two from Slavery, too few would have imagined this moment.
I celebrate these two extraordinary public servants: Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland.
Their election also means that there will be a record number (5) of Black Senators serving in the Senate at the same time.
They will also be joining the most racially diverse Senate in history.
When I was first sworn in 11 years ago, the Senate was the least diverse place I had ever worked by any metric – age, gender, background, and race. I am proud to continue to see this broader shift to a body that more closely reflects the America it serves.
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"A large-scale deportation... could cause an economic shock wave in a sector already struggling with labor shortages."
Standing up for immigrants is not only the *right* thing to do, it's the smart thing to do for families struggling to pay for food.
freep.com/story/news/local/m…
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Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to everyone who served our country and defended our freedoms.
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9 Nov 2024
Grateful for the @ACLU and @ACLUofMichigan. We will need them now more than ever!
Get ready to organize. Ready to be an ally. Ready for the fight.
9 Nov 2024
A statement from ACLU of Michigan Executive Director Loren Khogali:
I know that many of you are feeling a mix of fear, rage, and worry about the results of the presidential election and what's to come. Me too.
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9 Nov 2024
“State advances also show federal policymakers a path forward for popular, common-sense measures to ensure workers can care for themselves and their loved ones.” @Inimai of @ABetterBalance 🙌🙌🙌 19thnews.org/2024/11/missour… #paidleaveforall
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Congratulations to Dave Min for taking the lead in #CA47!
House Democrats continue to defy political gravity and still have a path to flipping the House. There are many votes left to be counted across multiple congressional districts. Every valid vote must be counted.
#CA47 Democrat Dave Min pulls ahead of Republican Scott Baugh after today's Orange County update breaks 58%/42% in his favor, netting him 1,694 votes and putting him up by 1,078 votes and 0.38%.
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9 Nov 2024
A quick thread as I watch some Democrats poke at the idea that there was something wrong with the election. There wasn't, and let's not find ourselves stoking the same conspiracies as election deniers just because our side didn't win. 1/
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Stephanie Chang retweeted
8 Nov 2024
I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust and confidence my colleagues have shown by electing me as the Democratic Leader for the 103rd Michigan Legislature. I am excited to take on this opportunity to deliver results that improve the quality of life for Michiganders all across the state.
Thank you for your continued support. Onward!
ALT I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust and confidence my colleagues have shown by electing me as the Democratic Leader for the 103rd Michigan Legislature. I am excited to take on this opportunity to deliver results that improve the quality of life for Michiganders all across the state. Thank you for your continued support. Onward!
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*Children* received these offensive messages.
Generations after our country ended slavery, it is astonishing and deeply troubling that some people would think this is appropriate or at all humorous.
We must be ready and ever vigilant to fight back against hate.
8 Nov 2024
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations apnews.com/article/text-mess…
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Stephanie Chang retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Today, I introduced House Bills 6047 and 6048 to expand healthcare access by ensuring coverage for women and individuals seeking IVF and other reproductive care. These bills aim to support families and address critical gaps in reproductive health services. Every Michigander deserves access to the care they need.
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