Releases and Articles

Senator Chang Joins Bipartisan Effort to Assist 2.4 Million California Renters

February 19, 2019
SACRAMENTO – As part of a bipartisan effort to assist California families who are dealing with an expensive housing market, Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) is a co-author of Senate Bill 248 (D-Glazer). The proposed legislation, with 28 co-authors, has strong bipartisan support. For the...

Senator Ling Ling Chang's Response to Governor's State of State

February 15, 2019
SACRAMENTO - Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) released the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State Address: “I welcome the Governor’s efforts to prevent devastating wildfires, invest in our schools, and address our homelessness epidemic. “...

Nominations Being Accepted for the 29th District 2019 Women of Distinction Awards

February 12, 2019
Every March, the California State Senate honors women from across the state for their remarkable contributions to the community in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Senator Chang's District Office to Participate in 2019 Homeless Count

January 22, 2019
SACRAMENTO – The office of Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) will participate in Orange County’s unsheltered homeless Point In Time Count. The Point In Time is a biennial count of people experiencing homelessness on a given point in time during the last ten days of January. Senator Chang’s...

Senator Chang to Speak at Human Trafficking Event Featuring Survivor Shari Ho

January 18, 2019
Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) will be speaking at “Freedom Has a Name,” a Human Trafficking Awareness Event, with human trafficking survivor and keynote speaker Shari Ho. The event will feature a panel discussion and performers, and will be broadcasted live and moderated by a KWAVE...

Senator Chang Introduces Pet Microchipping Bill

January 15, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) recently introduced legislation that would save taxpayer dollars while reducing the number of dogs and cats that are euthanized. Senate Bill 64 requires that all municipal animal shelters microchip any dog or cat that is adopted or claimed by...

Senator Chang Responds to Governor Newsom's Budget Proposal

January 10, 2019
SACRAMENTO - Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) provided the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 budget proposal: “The Governor’s first budget is certainly ambitious in its size and scope and I’m prepared to work with the administration on helping those Californians most in...

Senator Ling Ling Chang Announces Committee Assignments for the 2019-20 Legislative Session

January 9, 2019
SACRAMENTO - Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) announced today that she has been selected to serve on five committees for the 2019-20 legislative session: Banking and Financial Institutions (Vice Chair) Business, Professions and Economic Development (Vice Chair) Education Energy, Utilities...

Senator Chang Introduces Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

January 8, 2019
SACRAMENTO – In her first bill introduced in the 2019-20 Legislative Session, Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) calls for a statewide task force to combat human trafficking. While several local task forces have been recognized nationwide for their collaborative approach, California still...

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.