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Senator Lena Gonzalez

28 days

Our fenceline communities deserve clean air 🌎and a healthy future 🩵, and today’s victory with SB 674 marks a significant step forward ✊🏾 Read our full press release:

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

CA is doubling down on ending homelessness. Gov. Newsom has announced a $12 billion investment in the #CAcomeback Plan & my bill SB 635 will strengthen collaboration between state & local entities to ensure families & individuals receive continuum of care services they need.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Welcome Transportation Secretary @SecretaryPete to the Port of LA! We celebrated $20M in funding for better efficiencies, improved air quality and good jobs through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan. Thank you Biden-Harris Admin! #CAPortsKeepUsMoving 🚚

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

It’s official! I’m the new Vice Chair of the @LatinoCaucus . I am glad to serve alongside new Chair Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes and big thanks to @SenMariaEDurazo and @AsmRobertRivas for all their work in the years past. Let’s go!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

BREAKING: My bill SB 1173, The Fossil Fuel Divestment Act just passed the Senate with a 21-10 vote. SB 1173 will require CA’s 2 major retirement systems CalPERS & CalSTRS to divest from the 200 largest fossil fuel companies by 2030. We are one step closer! Next stop: Assembly

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

SB 1137 PASSED Assembly!!! Neighborhood drilling puts the health of millions of Californians at risk. #SB1137 will create a buffer zone between oil & gas wells & sensitive places like schools & hospitals where wells endanger public health. #EndNeighborhoodDrilling #SetbacksNow

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

6 months

BIG NEWS! I am deeply honored to be appointed as the new Senate Majority Leader alongside Pro Tem McGuire. For Pro Tem McGuire's official press release, please visit: And my full statement below ⬇️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Big news! I will soon serve as Vice Chair of the @LatinoCaucus . I'm grateful to my colleagues for their confidence in my ability to lead our dynamic group of legislators & champion issues of greatest importance to our constituents. Learn more➡️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

We did it!! With a little extra on top! #SB1137 passed!! On to the Governor’s Desk! 🍃 yasssss!!! 👏🏽 Big congrats to our EJ advocates for their tireless work in getting this done! They made this happen 💪🏽

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

The big 4-1! 🎂 I’m working hard in Sacramento and ready to keep fighting for my residents… let’s go!!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

JUST IN: SB 972 passed the Assembly with a 47-0 vote! 🎉 Street food vendors are woven into the culturally diverse & culinary fabric of CA. They make our neighborhoods come alive with iconic & delicious foods we all love & enjoy. 1/2

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

10 months

My #SB616 has been signed into law to guarantee workers 5 paid sick days🎉 As workers & families face illnesses that can disrupt their wages & livelihoods, CA has delivered & stepped up to protect & expand paid sick leave, providing a critical safety net to working Californians.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Great news! #SB1137 just passed Asm. Natural Resources Committee! 🎉🎉 SB 1137 is about ensuring oil & gas wells are setback 3200 ft from homes, schools, daycares & our CA families so they can breathe clean air. 🌎 🍃Onwards!✊🏽 Learn more: …

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Today, I am proud to announce the introduction of my bill SB 972 that will enhance the safety of sidewalk food vending and support California’s street food vendors by removing barriers to accessing food vending permits. 1/2

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

While I am disappointed that The Fossil Fuel Divestment Act did not get a hearing in Assembly PERS & is becoming a two-year bill, I am not discouraged. We will not give up! It's time for CA's two largest public pension funds to stop financing the fossil fuel industry! 🌎✊🏾

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

In CA we fight back #SCA10 ✊🏽 As a proud co-author of SCA 10, I’m pleased to share that today the state Assembly passed this constitutional amendment to make explicit the fundamental constitutional right to abortion & contraceptives in a 58-16 vote. ➡️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

I am truly overjoyed & thankful to all the strong community advocates & my colleagues in the Legislature who supported #SB1137 to #EndNeighborhoodDrilling & helped us achieve tonight's successful vote.🌎🍃 ICYMI: My remarks earlier today ➡️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Yesterday, I toured the California High-Speed Rail to gain an understanding of the construction progress, hear updates about station area development efforts, sustainability and economic benefits for local communities throughout the project.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

SB 556 holds oil drillers liable for causing health harms & empowers 2.7M Californians living near drilling. Our communities bare the health impact of oil drilling daily, it’s time polluters pay the bill. 🌎✊🏾⚖️ #MakePollutersPay #SetbacksSaveLives

California Bill Would Hit Oil Companies With $1 Million Penalty for Health Impacts

The first of its kind legislation holds companies liable for illness from urban drilling.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Big Oil made $200B in profits while Californians paid the most at the pump. Their response? That is not excessive or "historic". I also had questions about the background of one of the independent experts: 📺 Do you support a windfall profits penalty?

California Governor

@CAgovernor

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California is going to hold Big Oil accountable with a price gouging penalty and long-overdue transparency measures.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Need two more votes to get #SB1137 off the floor…to stop neighborhood oil well drilling. 🍃

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

#SB972 Supporting #CAStreetVendors made it out of Asm. Approps today! Thank you to the many vendors who came out to testify - they got on a bus from LA at 1am! They deserve our support and this historic bill!! ✊🏽🌽🌭

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Join me, Senator Scott Wiener & Senator Henry Stern as we announce a Climate Accountability Package to raise the bar for corporate climate action! 🌎🍃 LIVE NOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

My last bill presentation for today, and I could not be more thrilled!! #SB972 which will create a more inclusive and equitable food economy has just passed with a 29-5 vote!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

I was proud to partner with @AsmReyes47 & 30+ #CALeg members calling on @AirResources to #StopDieselDeath with a 100% #ElectricTrucks sales target by 2036! People's lives are being cut short in freight and port communities. These families deserve to breathe clean air. 🍃🌎✊🏽

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Today, I was proud to introduce #SB972 to support street food vendors - they are a large part of our California economy. This bill would modernize the retail food code to bring vendors into compliance by creating an equitable permitting system while upholding health & safety.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Presenting SB 1137 on the Senate floor right now! #SB1137 is about protecting human health. It would setback oil & gas wells 3,200 ft from homes, schools, hospitals & other sensitive places. Let’s pass this common-sense leg & get it to the Governor’s desk now! #SetbacksNow

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Many thx to the Senate Judiciary Cmte & to the many @CFA_United @FossilFreeCA @Y_Vs_A @ycstrikeLA & more 4 speaking up about #SB1173 #FossilFuelDivestmentAct from @CalPERS @CalSTRS pensions! It passed! Divest now for green jobs & a climate safe future-for your kids and mine! 🍃

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

I am back at the Capitol for the beginning of our 2023 Legislative Session & I am looking forward to the work ahead to continue to create positive change for Californians & #SD33 !

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

HUGE victory! #SB972 passed Assembly Health Committee today with a 12-1 vote! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thank you to all the incredible community advocates that joined today to provide testimony and @SenMariaEDurazo for your support!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Today is a rough day, as we continue our work at the Capitol, I cannot help but feel overwhelmed by the horrible news of the 21 innocent lives that were senselessly lost.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

11 months

As a proud co-author, it was an honor to rise on the floor to present #AB421 on behalf of Asm. Majority Leader @isaacgbryan . The bill passed 29-9!🎉 This legislation will strengthen our referendum system in a way that honors the promise of direct democracy for Californians.✊🏾🗳️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

🌧 Rain or shine, today I was proud to participate in the 35th Annual #MLKDay Parade in @LongBeachCity . We honor & celebrate the legacy of Dr. King who dedicated his life to advancing racial equity & justice. Thank you @cwsuelysaro for hosting this amazing community event!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

#SB1173 - Fossil Fuel divestment act passed out of labor cmte!! This bill asks @CalSTRS @CalPERS to divest $9B in FF by 2027! This is on the heels of @IPCC_CH report that demands we cut reliance of FF immediately. Thx to the many teachers & retirees who supported the bill today

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

11 months

#AB126 just passed Senate Budget Committee and is headed to a Senate floor vote! Let's ensure CA's programs to clean our air & transition our transportation sector to zero-emission vehicles continue! 🌎🚛🛣️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

GREAT NEWS indeed! 🌎✊🏾 The Fossil Fuel Divestment Act passed the Senate! This bill would give the two largest public pension funds in our state 8 yrs to divest from polluting oil companies & safeguard hard earned CA pensions from risk, stranded assets & climate change impacts.

California Environmental Voters

@envirovoters

1 year

Some good climate legislation news for y'all! California’s public pension divestment bill aka SB 252 by @SenGonzalez33 passes in Senate! Huge thank you to everyone that voted YES!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Today was a great day!! We got our setbacks bill passed along with major climate legislation! 🍃 #SB1137 is now law and our EJ advocates & frontline communities have been heard. Onwards to more environmental success in CA!! ✊🏽🌎

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

11 months

EXCITING NEWS! #SB616 to expand paid sick leave to 5 days per year for all CA workers just passed the California Legislature 27-9!🎉🎉 Next step: Governor's desk🖊️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Great news from the Senate Floor! My bill SB 1398 passed & is now on its way to the Assembly! SB 1398 will improve consumer safety by requiring dealers & manufacturers to give a clear description of the functions & limitations of semiautonomous driver assistance features.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

11 months

BREAKING: #SB616 to guarantee CA workers 5 paid sick days per year just passed the Assembly with a vote of 43-18! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Next step: Senate concurrence vote, then to the Governor's desk!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

4 months

#FencelineCommunities in CA face serious health threats from toxic ❌chemicals released by refineries. Join the movement for change by supporting Senate Bill 674 🌎🍃demanding transparency & accountability from big polluters. Together we can end #CARefineryDangers ✊🏾

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

#HighSpeedRail joint hearing today with @SenMariaEDurazo - Chair of Budget Sub Committee #5 We debated $4.2B in funding for the 119-mile track in the Central Valley. We also heard incredible regional projects that promote sustainability… 1/3

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Check out today's @latimes Spanish article on my bill #SB972 that would help thousands of street vendors across California by creating a more equitable permitting system while upholding health & safety.

Vendedores ambulantes culpan a los requisitos obsoletos de la imposibilidad de conseguir sus...

Vendedores ambulantes promueven venta segura de alimentos a través de medida

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

MAJOR NEWS!!! 🗞 SB 4 Broadband for All passed the CA Senate today with a 31-5 vote! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We must stop talking about the digital divide & start acting through legislation! Next step: SB 4 moves to Assembly #BroadbandForAll #Techquity #closethedigitaldivide

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Thanks to all the community advocates who have been fighting to #EndNeighborhoodDrilling for years and for your support for #SB1137 . We are close to the finish line! #SetbacksNow

VISION CA 3,200ft Setbacks Now

@VoicesCA

2 years

Today, we're thanking the legislators who worked hard to vote #YesonSB1137 and send this historic bill on its way to the Governor's desk. Thanks to your efforts, California’s racist and outdated era of neighborhood drilling will soon come to a close with @CAGovernor ’s signature!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Making progress on our climate bills! 🌎🎉 My bill SB 1251 passed the Senate 30-9. This bill creates an ombudsperson position to facilitate coordination across agencies as they advance Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) goals, & ensure State ZEV programs are equity centered ✊🏾

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Let's celebrate the outstanding women who fight for a better future for our communities & highlight their great achievements in science, technology, arts, business, & more. 🎉 Look out for our upcoming #SD33 #WomensHistoryMonth2023 Spotlights! 💫

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

SCOTUS didn’t just ban abortion today, they banned healthcare access for millions of women & pregnant people in America. In CA, we will fight back. #SCA10 #SB245

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

9 months

My statement on CalPERS's announcement of their updated climate investments proposal today ⬇️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

GREAT NEWS! 🗞 The Fossil Fuel Divestment Act that would require two of the nation’s largest public pension funds to divest from fossil fuels by 2030 passed Sen. Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee today with a vote of 4-1. 🎉🎉🎉 Next up: ➡️Judiciary Committee

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Thx @Y_Vs_A @FossilFreeCA for coming to Sacramento & fighting for divestment of pensions from fossil fuels: #SB1173 even though it didn’t receive a public hearing. These youth are our future & the smartest generation - I trust them & appreciate them! We fight another day! 🍃✊🏽

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Happy to share more great news! #SB394 to help create climate-resilient schools also passed the Senate today with a vote of 39-0! 🎉

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Join us to learn about how we can protect communities from neighborhood oil drilling, including legislation like #SB556 and more steps we can take to address the climate crisis ✊🏾🌎🍃 #FossilFreeFuture #BigOilResistanceTour RSVP:

GET YOUR TICKET: Big Oil Resistance Tour

Big Oil bullies are ripping off Californians, polluting our air and water, poisoning our communities, and setting us on a path toward climate destruction.

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Presente.Org

@PresenteOrg

1 year

Join us & @JaneFonda @BillMcKibben @ib2_real @SenGonzalez_33 , Cesar Aguirre of @CCEJN & Goldman Prize Winning Organizer @NalleliCobo on Tour Apr 28 - May 13 to build CA's #BigOilResistance . Sign up for an event near you ➡️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

BREAKING: Today, I introduced #SB616 to expand CA's sick leave law to ensure all working Californians can use 7 days of paid sick leave each year. Press release: Fact sheet: Thanks @AsmCarrillo & @CaliforniaLabor for your support!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Did you know? Latina women earn, on average, 54 cents for every dollar paid to a White, non-Hispanic male. It's time to close the wage gap and recognize the hard work of Latina women in our communities! #LatinaEqualPayDay

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

While I am deeply disappointed that SB 1173 was not set for a hearing this week, I remain committed to the necessary & ongoing fight against the impacts of climate change on our state, & especially communities disproportionately impacted in my district.

California pension funds won’t be forced to divest from oil, gas after bill is withdrawn

CalPERS and CalSTRS have about $11.5 billion invested in oil and gas companies. They won’t be required to sell them after a Senate bill failed.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

🎉Earlier today, #SB674 cleared the CA Senate Environmental Quality Committee 4-2!👏👏👏 ➡️Next up: Judiciary Committee! Thank you @CMNTYPARTNERS @EYCEJ & the 40 #EnvironmentalJustice , health, civil rights, environmental & equity organizations supporting this important bill!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Thank you to my colleagues in Judiciary who voted to protect more than 2.7 M Californians who live within 3200 ft of gas & oil drilling. The bill passed 8-2 and we’re one step closer to protecting children & families from polluters 🌎✊🏾 #MakePollutersPay #SB556

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Although we had many legislative victories to celebrate today, there was also some unfortunate news. I am extremely disappointed that SB 556 to hold oil & gas companies accountable for health harms they cause, will not be moving forward this year. My full statement below⬇️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

I am extremely disappointed in the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to allow Texas’ new abortion ban law to take effect. This decision denies the constitutional right to abortion for most people, and ends the Roe v. Wade protections that have been in place for 50 years. 1/3

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Working and working it this week with my awesome colleague @MoniqueLimonCA - talking all things climate! 🍃

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

#SB972 PASSED the Legislature with a final Senate concurrence vote of 35-3 & is headed to the Governor’s desk! 🎉🎉🎉 Let’s ensure we support these micro-entrepreneurs by creating a more equitable food economy that includes them while enhancing health & food safety.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

Governor Newsom made it to @portoflongbeach @PortofLA today! Together with elected leaders, @stevecbradford , labor leaders, port executives & industry operators, we’re connecting on the port congestion issue to ensure strong collab remains during this challenge in our economy.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

“More than 2M of California's residents live within 3200’ of oil drilling sites, which studies show can cause increased risk for birth defects, cancer, respiratory problems...” - as reported by the AP This is why @MoniqueLimonCA and I + many colleagues are authoring #SB1137 🍃

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Today at the Capitol, I was greeted with a large group of amazing #StreetFoodVendors from all over our Golden State in support of our bill #SB972 to create a more equitable food economy. Im proud of their work & grateful for their time & positive energy. #CAStreetVendors

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Thank you Senate Approps! Every one of our bills got off suspense today! Divest CA pensions from fossil fuels Office of Freight Stop Catalytic Converter Theft ZEV equity bills and more! And our street food vendor bill #SB972 is already on the floor! ✊🏽

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Who’s going to join @Janefonda + Maricruz Ramirez, Kern County resident & I this week for #FireDrillFridays ? We’re gonna chat #CAClimateCommitment & our historic oil well setback legislation #SB1137 - join us!! 🌎🍃 Watch LIVE via @FireDrillFriday or at

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

10 months

CA is strengthening transparency & sustainability for state highway projects! Through #SB695 Caltrans will provide public annual info on: ✔️new lane miles 🛣️ ✔️greenhouse gas emissions 🍃 ✔️project purpose 📃 And more! Thanks, @CAgovernor for signing this bill into law!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

Governor Newsom Outlines Historic $10 Billion ZEV Package to Lead the World’s Transition to Clean Energy, Combat Climate Change

California Governor

@CAgovernor

3 years

LIVE NOW: Governor @GavinNewsom highlights California’s nation-leading investments to catalyze innovation & accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles, a critical component of the state’s efforts to combat climate change.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Team Gonzalez was proud to join leaders from all levels of gov & community to announce over $1.5B for port infrastructure upgrades that will create approx 20k jobs & support zero emission projects at CA ports 🍃 including $383M+ for clean air projects @portoflongbeach ! 🚢🌎🚛

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

I'm a proud supporter and Principal Co-author of the #VISIONAct #AB937 because it will keep families whole, build healthy communities, and send a powerful message across the nation that CA protects immigrant and refugee communities.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

11 months

GREAT NEWS! 🗞️🎉 SJR2 was passed by the Legislature today, reaffirming CA’s climate commitments by formally endorsing the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty encouraging dialogue to build a global plan to save our planet. 🌎 ➡️

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative

@fossiltreaty

11 months

☀️ California made history today as the largest global economy to endorse the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty! The resolution proposed by @SenGonzalez33 passed the final vote in the State Assembly, backed by 43 votes. Why this historic feat matters👇

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

I am thrilled that my bill SB 245, the Abortion Accessibility Act has been signed into law! Via SB 245 we are making sure abortion is not a right in name only, & that all people have true freedom to decide if, when, & how to start a family, regardless of income or ability to pay.

California Governor

@CAgovernor

2 years

California is eliminating out-of-pocket costs for abortion services, ensuring cost is not a barrier to accessing care. As states attempt to move us backwards by restricting fundamental reproductive rights, California continues to protect and advance reproductive freedom for all.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

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1 year

Read this recent LA Times piece in support of my bill #SB252 The Fossil Fuel Divestment Act! SB 252 will stop CA’s two main retirement systems from financing the fossil fuel industry which is no longer a good investment & is destroying our planet. 🌎✊🏾 ➡️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

We did it! Thx to our hard working street food vendors Merlin, Ana & Cesar who testified in support of #SB972 - Street Food Vendor Act! Thx to the Senate Health Cmte for passing the bill today-making our CA Retail Food Code more accessible & safer for all vendors to thrive ✊🏽

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Senate Bill 252, a bill that directs the two biggest public pension funds in the U.S., CalPERS and CalSTRS, to phase out fossil fuel investments, passed the California State Senate full floor by a vote of 22 to 10 today.

Fossil fuel divestment bill passes California State Senate, moves to Assembly

Senate Bill 252, a bill that directs the two biggest public pension funds in the U.S., CalPERS and CalSTRS, to phase out fossil fuel investments, passed the California State Senate full floor by a...

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Feeling motivated after today’s California Air Resources Board public hearing on the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulation! We are making progress to reduce air pollution, protect the health of our communities and achieve a cleaner, greener future 🍃🌎✊🏽

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

4 months

Don't miss Heidi Taylor's powerful testimony! 🎬In this short reel Heidi shares her firsthand experience living near a refinery, highlighting the urgent need for #SB674 🌎🍃 Join us in advocating to end #CARefineryDangers to protect #FencelineCommunities ! @EYCEJ @CMNTYPARTNERS

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Tomorrow, #SB972 will be heard in Asm. Appropriations, tune in starting at 9AM as I present my remarks to the committee. ➡️ We can help end the cycle of poverty & criminalization that hurts street food vendors & create a more equitable food economy!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

"We can't continue to prioritize the profits of corporations over the health & well-being of our communities." Powerful OpEd by @NalleliCobo that speaks to the urgent need for SB 556 to #MakePollutersPay for causing cancer, asthma & preterm births @latimes

Opinion: I grew up next to an L.A. oil well. California can protect others from what I went through

The Legislature could force more fossil fuel companies to compensate people for cancer and other illnesses in neighborhoods next to wells in Los Angeles and beyond.

www.latimes.com

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Thrilled to announce my bill #SB245 just passed the Assembly with a 46-18 vote! SB 245 will eliminate cost barriers to abortion care & protect reproductive freedom in our state. Thanks to @asmakilahweber & colleagues for your support. Next: concurrence vote in the Senate.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

At MacArthur Park this morning, celebrating $14.5 million in funds for great projects for Central Long Beach!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Yesterday, Team Gonzalez at Latina Empowerment Day with @HOPELatinas discussing community issues, financial empowerment and how to harness the Latina narrative. Great meeting with amazing Latina leaders in our community!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

This week, I am in Japan to study climate & affordable housing policies to learn how we can apply some of that knowledge back home. Take a look at some of the transportation technology they use and people I've met so far in discussing these important topics. 🚆🌎🌿🏠

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Some exciting news in LA! Today, I presented $3M for the Maywood Riverfront Park Revitalization to create more green space in #SoutheastLA - a beautiful region with very little park space! Thank you to our many community orgs for this special moment! 👏🏽👏🏽

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

4 months

California's refineries are endangering ⚠️ #FencelineCommunities with ❌toxic chemicals. Take action now by supporting Senate Bill 674 to demand transparency & accountability⚖️from big polluters!✊🏾 Learn more➡️ @EYCEJ @CMNTYPARTNERS

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Great article by @LATACO with more on our victory with #SB972 passing Senate Health Committee yesterday. It's time to create an equitable permitting system that supports #CAStreetVendors and upholds health and safety standards! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

BREAKING: L.A. Street Vendors Victorious In Sacramento. Senate Votes In Favor of Bill That Will...

SB 972, the community-led bill presented by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), may finally end the traumatizing police-assisted sweeps of L.A. street vendors.

lataco.com

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Today, #CalLeg announced constitutional amendment SCA 10 to protect abortion rights & contraception! This is a huge deal, and as proud co-author of this legislation, I will continue to fight to protect sexual & reproductive health care for all. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

I was proud to join this morning's rally in support of the motion presented today during Metro Board's meeting that would offer a single seat ride to downtown Los Angeles for our SELA residents and happy to share that Metro Board just approved the route! 👍🏾🚆 1/2

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

8 months

CalPERS recently announced climate investments & strategies to ⬇️ emissions from oil & gas. While these are steps forward, there’s no way around it—anything short of full divestment from fossil fuels isn't enough. CalPERS must #DIVEST to protect communities from pollution. #SB252

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

4 months

Refineries emit 188 toxic ❌chemicals with 18 of them posing serious health threats such as immune system damage, liver, kidney & heart damage among others. #FencelineCommunities deserve to live free of #CARefineryDangers , let’s #HoldPollutersAccountable ✊via #SB674 🌎🍃

California Environmental Voters

@envirovoters

4 months

Our communities deserve clean air and protection from harmful pollution. Refineries are impacting the health of low-income, Black, and Brown communities with toxic emissions. It's time to hold big polluters responsible and support SB 674 by @SenGonzalez33 !

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 months

Thanks to all who tuned in to learn about our 2024 @LatinoCaucus legislative priorities! I shared about #SB1016 The Latino and Indigenous Health Disparities Reduction Act, check out our fact sheet to learn more ICYMI: 📺

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

Today, Team Gonzalez is up bright & early to volunteer for the Point-in-Time Homeless Count! We started off with great news as I presented $4 Million in funds for improvements of the @LongBeachCity MSC that serves our unhoused community. Thanks to everyone volunteering!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

SB 616 Paid Sick Days for All Working Californians passed the Senate today with a vote of 27-9, and now heads to the Assembly! 3 paid sick days are not enough, with #SB616 workers will get 7 paid sick days all across CA. Learn more ➡️

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

1 year

Have you heard the news? 🗞️ CA Bill to Hold Oil Cos. Presumptively Liable for Harms in Safety Zones Passes Judiciary Committee 🎉🎉🎉 @DanBacher

CA Bill to Hold Oil Cos. Presumptively Liable for Harms in Safety Zones Passes Judiciary Committee

SACRAMENTO — Landmark legislation that gives people who live near oil wells and have developed cancer, respiratory illnesses and birth defects the right to hold oil drillers liable for their illnes...

www.dailykos.com

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

2 years

This morning, we are back at the Capitol for our organizational session & swearing-in ceremony for all newly-elected members of #CalLeg ! Congrats to our new Legislators & welcome back to all my Senate & Assembly colleagues as we get ready for the upcoming 2023-2024 Leg Session.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

8 months

Check out this @latimes article on CalPERS' recently announced climate investments proposal ⬇️ CalPERS must ditch fossil fuel investments. Its new ‘sustainable’ plan doesn’t do that

Editorial: CalPERS must ditch fossil fuel investments. Its new 'sustainable' plan doesn't do that

The nation's largest public pension fund offers a weak strategy for reaching a net-zero portfolio, perhaps to head off legislation forcing it to divest from oil companies and other air-polluting...

www.latimes.com

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee & Chair of the Senate Select Committee of Ports and Goods Movement, I am encouraged to see funds directed toward improving infrastructure at our ports and throughout California in ways that align with our climate goals. 🌎

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

Started this morning off on the front steps of the Capitol with 45 garment workers from LA - who traveled on a bus after midnight and after their shifts in our LA garment factories! As the 5th largest economy, California workers, still experience wage theft. 1/4

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

3 years

And it’s official!! AB 156 has been signed into law! #BroadbandForAll

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Senator Lena Gonzalez

@SenGonzalez33

11 months

Great day with @CADreamAlliance & @WorkFamilyCA & community advocating for #SB616 ! This back-to-school season let's commit to ensuring parents can take the sick leave they need to take care of their health & the health of their children by increasing CA paid sick leave to 7 days!

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