Amid political promises of mass deportation under the incoming Trump administration, Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez introduced legislation Monday that will prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering school campuses.
“I am deeply honored to be appointed as the new Senate Majority Leader alongside Pro Tem McGuire. Through my nearly five years as a Senator representing Long Beach and Southeast Los Angeles, my top priority has been to uplift the voices of all Californians through meaningful legislation, especially for our most underserved communities.
“El acceso equitativo a la atención médica para todas las comunidades, incluidas nuestras comunidades Latinas e Indígenas, es extremadamente importante”, dijo la Senadora Lena González (D-Long Beach). “La Ley de Reducción de las Disparidades de Salud de Latinos e Indígenas reconoce los obstáculos únicos que enfrentan estas comunidades y ofrece una solución para ayudar a mejorar sus resultados de salud. El Proyecto de Ley SB 1016 actualizará nuestros datos de salud estatales para reflejar la diversidad de nuestras comunidades y garantizar que nadie se quede atrás".
“Equitable access to healthcare for all communities, including our Latino and Indigenous communities, is extremely important,” said Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach). “The Latino and Indigenous Health Disparities Reduction Act acknowledges the unique hurdles these communities face and offers a solution to help improve their health outcomes. SB 1016 will update our state health data to reflect the diversity of our communities and ensure that no one is left behind."
Long Beach, California – La Senadora Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) emitió la siguiente declaración en apoyo a la histórica huelga de todo el sistema de los miembros de la Asociación de Profesores de California (CFA)
Long Beach, Calif. – Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement in support of California Faculty Association (CFA) Members’ historic systemwide strike...
Sacramento, Calif. – Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 state budget...
