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California Legislators Join Governor Newsom for Signing of Historic $6 Billion Broadband Budget Bill

Sacramento, Calif. – On July 20th, 2021 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) joined Governor Newsom for the signing of the historic $6 billion broadband infrastructure investment legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 156, which will provide much needed funds for the deployment of 21st century high-speed broadband infrastructure to help close the digital divide and meet the connectivity needs for more California businesses, individuals, and families.

Senator Lena Gonzalez Presents $350,000 Check to City of Maywood for Riverfront Park Playground Renovation

Sacramento, Calif. – On August 12, 2021 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented a $350,000 check to the City of Maywood for the renovation of Riverfront Park.

Senator Lena Gonzalez Presents Checks Totaling $14.5 Million in Funds for Central Long Beach Dedicated to Park Rehabilitation, Inclusive Workforce Development and Health and Wellness Services

Sacramento, Calif. – On August 13, 2021, Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented checks to the City of Long Beach, Centro CHA Inc. and TCC Family Health totaling $14.5 million in funds dedicated to park rehabilitation, inclusive workforce development and health and wellness services in Central Long Beach.

Legislators Celebrate Progress to Modernize the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and Recommit to Bolder, Stronger Policy

Sacramento, Calif. – On September 8, 2021, Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino) celebrated progress in plans to modernize the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program that boasts incredible support from relevant stakeholders and community members. SB 726 (Gonzalez) and AB 1389 (Reyes) to be advanced next year will reflect milestone policy changes to create a bolder, stronger and more equitable program to accelerate the deployment of advanced clean vehicle and fueling infrastructure technology in the state.

California Legislature Greenlights Landmark Digital Equity Bills

Sacramento, Calif. – On September 9, 2021, the California Legislature greenlighted SB 4 by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and AB 14 by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), both landmark digital equity bills that will help get families connected to high-speed internet throughout the state.

State Legislature Passes Bill by Senator Gonzalez to Keep Workers Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Sacramento, Calif. – On September 9, 2021, the State Legislature approved SB 606 – Workplace Safety Enforcement by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) which would implement stronger enforcement measures for egregious and flagrant violations in order to keep workers safe, especially as California continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill by Senator Gonzalez to Keep Workers Safe on the Job Signed into Law

Sacramento, Calif. – On September 27, 2021 Senate Bill (SB) 606  by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) was signed into law by Governor Newsom. The new law will keep workers safe on the job by allowing stronger enforcement measures to hold employers accountable for workplace health and safety violations.

Governor Newsom Signs Senator Lena Gonzalez’s SB 338 to Protect Port Truck Drivers

Sacramento, Calif. – On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Senator Lena A. Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 338— legislation to protect essential port drayage truck drivers from employment misclassification and systemic abuses that result in wage theft and denying workers disability benefits, PPE, and health and safety protections.