Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas today released the following statement on the passing of iconic labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta:

Welcome! I’m Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, and I’m honored to represent nearly one million residents in the 28th Senate District, one of California’s most diverse regions in Los Angeles. I spent more than two decades working as a labor organizer and civil rights activist before my election to the State Senate. It is my privilege to serve California’s residents by presenting legislation that will create a more equitable economy for working families.
Sincerely,
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas today released the following statement on the passing of iconic labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta:
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas’ (D-Los Angeles) 2026 legislative package that advances worker protections, expands pathways to good jobs, improves access to healthcare, and invests in communities across California.
El Gobernador Gavin Newsom promulgó hoy el paquete legislativo de 2026 de la senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Ángeles), el cual promueve la protección de los trabajadores, amplía las vías para acceder a buenos empleos, mejora el acceso a la atención médica e invierte en comunidades de todo California.