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August 2019 Update

August 16, 2019
In This Issue: Upcoming Events

Senator Chang's Resolution Recognizing Korean Independence Day Unanimously Passes State Senate

August 15, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 14, authored by Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ), which recognizes August 15, 2019 as the 74th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Korea which celebrates Korean heritage and the Korean American...

Commitment to Community Earns Jimmy John's the 29th Senate District Small Business of the Month Award

August 7, 2019
Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) honored Jimmy John's of La Palma as the 29th Senate District's Small Business of the Month. The recognition ceremony held at Jimmy John's included Senator Chang, La Palma Council Member Michele Steggell, co-owner Frank Gamwell, and General Manager Denise...

Senator Chang’s ‘First of its Kind’ Cyberbullying Law is Signed by Governor

August 6, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following strong bipartisan support, the Governor signed Senate Bill 366 , authored by Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) , that will equip students in higher education with preventative and educational information about cyberbullying. Women and LGBT college-aged students are...

August 2019 Newsletter

August 1, 2019
In This Issue: A Message from Ling Ling Chang

Governor Signs Senator Chang’s Bill to Address Human Biohacking

July 31, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following unanimous support in the Legislature, the Governor signed the first bill into law addressing the emerging CRISPR technology. Authored by Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar), Senate Bill 180 is a new consumer protection law that requires sellers of gene therapy kits...

Senator Chang Advocates to Ensure Funding from Lottery Sales Goes to Our Schools

July 2, 2019
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ) issued the following statement after the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) approved her request for an audit of the California State Lottery, which will review the growing disparity between record-breaking revenues and the lottery’s...

July 2019 Newsletter

July 1, 2019
In This Issue: A Message From Ling Ling, Say No to Loan Sharks, Upcoming Events, Nonprofit of the Month, Missed My Safety First Resource Fair?

Senator Chang Has Eight Bills Clear Major Hurdles

June 27, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA - Eight bills authored by Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) have passed out of key committees and the Assembly Floor this week. These proposals support veterans, improve public safety, and promote good digital citizenship. “I’m pleased to receive bipartisan approval,” said...

Senator Chang Responds to Final Budget Vote

June 13, 2019
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ling Ling Chang ( R-Diamond Bar ) issued the following statement after the California State Legislature approved the 2019-20 State Budget: “It’s ridiculous that Sacramento politicians want to add $2 billion in new taxes when the state has a budget surplus of $22 billion. While...

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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.