Press releases
Governor Newsom, State and Jewish Caucus Leadership Slam Trump DOJ’s Billion-Dollar UCLA Political Shakedown
For Immediate ReleaseFriday, August 8, 2025Contact:Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom, California Legislative Jewish Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Scott Wiener and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Lt....
Governor Newsom and Acting Governor Kounalakis honor fallen CDCR Parole Agent
For Immediate ReleaseThursday, July 17, 2025Contact:Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued the following statement regarding the death of California...
Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis Issues a Proclamation Declaring July as Disability Pride Month
For Immediate ReleaseWednesday, July 9, 2025Contact:Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO, CA – Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today issued a proclamation declaring July 2025 as Disability Pride Month.The text of today’s...
New Report: Lt. Governor Kounalakis Highlights Immigrants’ Vital Role in California’s Economy
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Highlights New Report on Immigrants' Critical Role in California’s Economy For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Contact: Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO, CA – Following a wave of alarming ICE raids in Los...
NO KINGS ALLOWED: California Standing up to President Trump’s Militarized Overreach
Dear Californians, This month, in a dangerous and deeply troubling escalation, President Donald Trump attempted to seize control of the California National Guard. Ignoring the lack of need for federal intervention, and without consulting state or local leaders,...
Lt. Governor Kounalakis Announces Support for Legislation to Accelerate Housing Production
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis’s Statement on Her Support for Legislation to Accelerate Housing Production For Immediate Release Friday, June 20, 2025 Contact: Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Lieutenant Governor Eleni...
Lt. Governor & State Lands Commissioner Eleni Kounalakis Announces New Executive Officer
Lieutenant Governor and State Lands Commission Chair Eleni Kounalakis Announces Appointment of Dr. Matthew Dumlao as Commission’s Executive Officer For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Contact: Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO, CA –...
Major Abandoned Vessel Removed from the Delta
Lieutenant Governor and State Lands Commission Chair Eleni Kounalakis Announces Removal of Major Abandoned Vessel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta For Immediate Release Monday, June 9, 2025 Contact: Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO, CA –...
Lt. Governor Kounalakis Completes Visits to all CSU and UC Campuses
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Completes Visits to all California State University and University of California Campuses For Immediate Release Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Contact: Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 445-8994 SACRAMENTO — Lieutenant Governor Eleni...