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Senator Lena Gonzalez Issues Statement In Support of California Faculty Association (CFA) Members’ Historic Systemwide Strike

Long Beach, Calif. – Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement in support of California Faculty Association (CFA) Members’ historic systemwide strike...

Senator Lena Gonzalez’s Statement Regarding the Governor's 2024-25 Budget

Sacramento, Calif. – Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 state budget...

Senator Lena Gonzalez Presents Funding of $3.5 Million for the Preservation of Historical Landmarks Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach

Long Beach, Calif. – On December 8, 2023, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented $3.5 million in funds to support the preservation of historical sites Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos in the City of Long Beach. Senator Gonzalez advocated for the funds to be allocated as part of the 2023 fiscal year state budget. The allocation of funds will serve to address several key aspects, notably public safety concerns, accessibility improvement, and restoration of historic ranch buildings and gardens. The Ranchos are situated on lands historically inhabited by the Gabrielino-Tongva indigenous community.

Senator Lena Gonzalez’s Statement Regarding California’s 2024-25 Fiscal Outlook

Sacramento, Calif. – On Thursday, December 7, 2023 Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement regarding the Legislative Analyst’s Office latest report on California’s fiscal outlook for 2024-25..

Legislators Present $10 Million in Funds for the Museum of Latin American Art to Support Education, Culture, and Career Growth Opportunities Within Modern and Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art

Long Beach, Calif. – On December 6, 2023, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) presented $10 million in funds for the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) located in Long Beach. Since its establishment in 1996, the museum has served the Greater Los Angeles area to provide unique opportunities for educators, students, families and visitors of all ages to learn about modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. MOLAA provides a great variety of low-cost and free events and resources, including, educational programming, their Day of the Dead festival, tours of their collection and exhibitions, workshops for children and online tools for educators.

Senator Lena Gonzalez Applauds $3.1 Billion Federal Investment for California High-Speed Rail

Sacramento, Calif. –Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement regarding the $3.1 billion in grant funding for continued progress on the country’s first electrified 220-mph high-speed rail system.

Senator Lena Gonzalez Presents $2 Million in Funds to Help Prevent Homelessness and Bolster Reentry Services in the City of Long Beach

Long Beach, Calif. – On October 16, 2023 Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented $2 Million in funds during Monday Matters at MacArthur Park in the City of Long Beach, a bi-monthly resource fair where volunteers help provide food, water, clothes, and other essential supplies to unhoused neighbors. Of the funds awarded, $1.25 million will be utilized to enhance the capacity of service providers to assist individuals at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. The remaining sum of $750,000 will be directed towards enhancing the city’s Reentry Services Program. 

Senator Gonzalez and Climate Groups Welcome CalPERS’ Climate Investments Proposal as a Step Forward, But Warn Frameworks Short of Full Divestment Result in Delayed Climate Action

Sacramento, Calif. – Today Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), climate groups, and stakeholders responded to CalPERS’ new climate investments proposal presented during the Board’s November 13th, 2023 Investment Committee meeting.