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July 8, 2020: Orange County COVID-19 Updates

July 9, 2020
Additional Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Now Available For Long Term Unemployed | Eviction Moratorium Extended | Grant Program For Small Businesses | Now Available: Orange County COVID-19 Case Count By City | Scammers Are Taking Advantage of COVID-19 | Upcoming Webinars & Volunteer Opportunities

July 8: Actualización de COVID19

July 8, 2020
Línea de atención de COVID-19 en todo el estado: 833-422-4255

Senator Chang Pushes to Move United States Medical Supply Chains Away from China

July 6, 2020
Sacramento, CA – Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ) introduced SR 88 , calling on the federal government to move United States medical supply chains away from China and create incentives to produce a greater share of pharmaceuticals in the United States. “The COVID-19 pandemic has...

July 6: COVID-19 telephone town hall with LA County Public Health

July 6, 2020
Financial Aid for Small Businesses in L.A. County | Additional Resources for COVID-19

July 2: Update on COVID-19 health orders, legislation, and FAQ

July 2, 2020
For the next three weeks, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties will be affected by the governor’s modified health order.

July 2, 2020: We can still fight ACA 5

July 2, 2020
Dear Friend, My Senate colleagues passed ACA 5. This is outrageous. We cannot remove protections against discrimination in our state constitution. Racism exists. Discrimination exists. That is no secret. I have experienced it myself. We need to come together as a state and country to stand against...

Senator Chang Partners with the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater L.A. for "A Million Face Masks for a Greater Los Angeles"

June 27, 2020
From left to right: Tom Wu, Bill Manis (CEO/President of San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership), Kenneth Chen (President, TACCLA), Senator Chang, Gerald Wang (President, TCCNA) . Sacramento, CA – Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) and the Taiwanese American Chamber of Greater Los Angeles (...

June 26, 2020: Latest on unemployment benefits and public safety.

June 26, 2020
Tips for Working with the EDD for Unemployment due to the impact of COVID-19 | Update on Public Health and Safety | COVID-19, By The Numbers

Senator Chang Responds to Vote on Flavored Tobacco Ban

June 25, 2020
Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) made the following statement today following her affirmative vote for SB 793, prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products: “Too many flavored tobacco products are manufactured and advertised directly to minors,” said Senator Chang. “It’s obvious what is...

Legislation to Combat Cybercrimes Moves Through Senate, Heads to Assembly

June 25, 2020
(Sacramento) – Senator Chang’s Senate Bill 922 left the California Senate with bipartisan support before moving to the Assembly on Wednesday. SB 922 gives prosecutors the tools to address the growing epidemic of hacking and cybercrimes by reforming the statute of limitations for felony computer...

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10 Highlights from 2019

December 30, 2019
A Message from Ling Ling Chang Dear Friends, As 2019 comes to a close, I’d like to wish you Happy Holidays and take pause to reflect on how far we’ve come this year. Because of your support and my amazing team, we have made quite the impact in the district. Sincerely, Senator Ling Ling Chang 29th...

California Senator Joins Bumble CEO to Combat Online Indecent Exposure

November 21, 2019
(SACRAMENTO) – State Senator Ling Ling Chang (R – Diamond Bar) announced today she will be working with one of the world's most popular social networking apps, Bumble, and its founder and CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd, to combat indecent exposure online. In January, Senator Chang will introduce...

Senator Chang Earns Perfect Score by Leading Taxpayer Protection Advocacy Group

November 19, 2019
Senator Chang announced today she received a perfect voting record from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association, one of California's most respected taxpayer advocacy groups. Only seven of the forty elected Senators received a perfect score for their tax related votes. Senator Chang has long fought...

Senator Chang Responds to New Labor Law

September 20, 2019
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) issued the following statement after the governor signed Assembly Bill 5, which will significantly limit the ability of Californians to work as independent contractors: “With AB 5, independent contractors will continue to be punished...

September 2019 Update

September 20, 2019
In This Issue: A Message from Senator Chang | Upcoming Events

Senator Ling Ling Chang Responds to Senate Vote on ACA 14

September 13, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ) issued the following statement in response to the Senate vote on ACA 14, which would amend the state constitution to enact the University of California Equal Employment Opportunity Standards Act: “This proposal is simple. It ensures anyone...

Legislation to Provide Resources to Unbanked and Underbanked Californians Sent to Governor's Desk

September 12, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA -- Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) announced her legislation to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that offer financial education and financial empowerment services to at-risk populations in California was approved by the Legislature. Senate Bill 455 is jointly...

California Veterans Will No Longer Need to Pay Adoption Fees at Animal Shelters

September 6, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following strong bipartisan support, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 245 , authored by Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ), which calls on animal shelters throughout the state to waive pet adoption fees for military veterans. California is home to two million military...

Governor Signs Bill to Require Screening of All Sexually Violent Predators Before Release

September 6, 2019
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Senate Bill 141 coauthored by Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) and authored by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) that will require all inmates convicted of a sexually violent offense to be administered a comprehensive risk...

September 2019 Newsletter

September 6, 2019
In This Issue: Upcoming Events

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Senator Ling Ling Chang Honors Fat Freddy's as 2018 Small Business of the Month

December 19, 2018
Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) recognized Fat Freddy’s as the 2018 November Small Business of the Month for 29th Senate District. The recognition ceremony held at Fat Freddy’s included Senator Chang, Crystal Sayphraraj from the Brea Chamber of Commerce, and the honorees, owner Harold Duenas and his son, Ernesto Duenas.

Senator Chang Earns "2018 Champion of Manufacturing"

December 3, 2018
For the 2018 legislative session, Senator Chang earned the title of “2018 Champion of Manufacturing” from the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA). Senator Chang received this honor for her work to promote and protect California’s manufacturing sector during the 2018 legislative session.

Suburban Water Systems Teams With Senator Ling Ling Chang

November 20, 2018
COVINA, CALIFORNIA --Nov 21, 2018 -- Suburban Water Systems partnered with Senator Ling Ling Chang (R- Diamond Bar) to distribute 100 turkeys to San Gabriel Valley (Southern California) non-profits as part of their 28th annual "Operation Gobble" program. Coordinated by the California Water...

Senator Ling Ling Chang Honors SAT Professionals as 2018 Small Business of the Month

November 9, 2018
From left to right: Debbie Chan and Hedy Liu (SAT Professionals staff), Daniel Lee (Owner), Senator Ling Ling Chang, Walnut Valley School Board Member Tony Torng, Liling Torng. Diamond Bar, CA – Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) recently named SAT Professionals as the 2018 October Small...

Senator Ling Ling Chang Honors "SubsnGrub" as 2018 Small Business of the Month

October 19, 2018
From left to right: Cypress City Council Member Paulo Morales, Mandi Ortiz (SubsnGrub), Donette Ortiz (SubsnGrub), Senator Ling Ling Chang, and Cypress Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry. Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) recently named SubsnGrub as the 2018 September Small Business of the Month for...

Senator Chang Secures Funding for Victims of Human Trafficking

August 30, 2018
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ) made the following statement in response to the Legislature’s approval of $10 million in resources and grants for victims of human trafficking: “This is a huge step in the right direction and an immense sense of relief for victims and service...

Senator Ling Ling Chang Takes Oath of Office in Fullerton

August 18, 2018
SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ) participated in a community swearing-in ceremony before friends, family, community leaders, and elected officials on the campus of California State University, Fullerton. Senator Bob Huff (Ret.) administered the oath of office. Senator...

Senator Chang Seeks Funding for Human Trafficking Victims

August 13, 2018
SACRAMENTO - In her first bill introduced in the California State Senate, Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) has proposed to reinstate funding for human trafficking victims in California. California hosts the highest rate of human trafficking in the United States and the demand for victim...

Senator Chang Calls on Caltrans to Remove Gas Tax Signs

July 30, 2018
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) recently delivered a letter to the California Department of Transportation requesting the department remove taxpayer-funded signs that advertise and promote the recently enacted gas tax. Chang’s letter further calls for a review of funding of the...

Ling Ling Chang Takes Oath to Become the 29th Senate District's Next Senator

June 25, 2018
Today, Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) was sworn in as the State Senator representing California’s 29th Senate District. Following a mid-term recall election fueled by objections over the new gas tax, Chang was the top choice by voters to represent the tri-county district.