“This New Year let’s embrace peace and unity as we strive to build a community where everyone can thrive. I look forward to working together to fight for policies that uplift working families and protect the most vulnerable among us.” – State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, in a recent news release, boasted a series of new laws set to take effect in 2025, aimed at strengthening civil rights protections and fostering a more inclusive environment for residents.
As the new year soon begins, California continues its forward momentum with a new set of laws signed by Governor Newsom that improve the health, safety, and well-being of all Californians.
Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program from its current $330 million annual budget allocation to $750 million. Gipson, who is chair of the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism, says, historically, that tax credit has aimed to increase diversity, equity and inclusion, as outlined in SB 132. He’s counting on it to continue making diversity a priority.
The CLBC was established in 1967 by Black members of the California Legislature to address the concerns of African Americans and other citizens of color. The new members of the CLBC say they are inspired, motivated, and ready to start working on behalf of their constituents.
Six employment social enterprises in the 28th Senate District of Los Angeles have been awarded $1.85 million in grant funding from CA RISE (California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise).
A check presentation event was held at PVJOBS, where these employers were recognized for training and employing at-risk individuals with barriers to employment.
“It’s uplifting to know that these employment social enterprises are doing the real work of empowering our community members each and every day,” said Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles). “By providing job training and career opportunities to our most vulnerable residents, they’re transforming lives while also fostering a more resilient local economy.”
This month, the California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (CA RISE), the nation's first statewide investment in employment social enterprises (ESEs), distributed its second tranche of funding. A total of 61 enterprises based in 16 counties across California received funding to expand the number of job opportunities in their communities.
Six employment social enterprises located in the 28th Senate District of Los Angeles have been awarded $1.85 million in grant funding from CA RISE (California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise). A special check presentation event was recently held at PVJOBS, where these employers were recognized for their work in training and employing at-risk individuals with barriers to employment.