Press Releases

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas Releases Statement on Her Commitment to Advancing Revenue Solutions and Protecting Essential Services for All Californians

In light of California’s ongoing budget challenges, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement about her commitment to advancing responsible revenue solutions that protect essential services and promote long-term fiscal stability:



La Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas Publica una Declaración sobre Su Compromiso de Impulsar Soluciones Fiscales y Proteger los Servicios Esenciales para Todos los Californianos

Ante los continuos desafíos presupuestarios de California, la Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Demócrata por Los Ángeles) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre su compromiso de impulsar soluciones fiscales responsables que protejan los servicios esenciales y promuevan la estabilidad fiscal a largo plazo:



Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas Joins Mayor Bass, South LA Leaders to Celebrate Prophet Walker’s Clemency and Powerful Journey from Incarceration to Community Developer, Restorative Justice Advocate

Today, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas joined elected officials representing South Los Angeles in hosting a community celebration honoring Prophet Walker in recognition of his recent clemency and his remarkable transformation from incarceration to becoming a leading developer and restorative justice advocate.



Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Releases Statement on Journalist Don Lemon’s Arrest and Attacks on the Right to Protest

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement today on journalist Don Lemon’s arrest and attacks on the right to protest:



Building a Legacy for the World and for South LA: Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Announces Nearly $100 Million State Investment in Exposition Park Ahead of Global Events

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas today announced that the state budget includes nearly $100 million in critical funding for Exposition Park, one of California’s most iconic public spaces and the heart of South Los Angeles. The investment comes as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics, global events that will draw millions of visitors and place South Los Angeles on the world stage.



Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Hosts Workforce & Procurement Symposium to Ensure South LA Gains Equitable Access to Economic Opportunities from the 2028 Games

As the City of Los Angeles is primed to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) held a Workforce & Procurement Symposium today at Exposition Park to bring together LA28 leadership with South LA workforce and business leaders to provide equitable access to jobs, contracts and long-term economic impact generated by the 2028 Games.



Senator Smallwood-Cuevas’ Statement on the Governor’s Budget Proposal Released Today

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) shared the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026/27 budget proposal released today:



Declaración de la Senadora Smallwood-Cuevas Sobre la Propuesta de Presupuesto del Gobernador Publicada hoy

La Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Ángeles) compartió la siguiente declaración sobre la propuesta de presupuesto 2026/27 del Gobernador Gavin Newsom, publicada hoy: