Press Release

Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Calls for Further Investment in Workers, Green Jobs Following Cap-and-Invest Reauthorization

Today, the California State Senate passed landmark legislation to reauthorize and improve Cap-and-Invest, stabilize the energy market, and drive down electricity costs.

 

These legislative actions include:

  • $250 million in continuous funding in AB 617 to fund air quality monitoring and mitigation in communities like South Los Angeles.
  • $125 million for free transit passes.
  • Improvements to the California Climate Credit Program to ensure that ratepayers get the greatest benefit during the months they need it most.

 

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement about today’s Cap-and-Invest reauthorization:

 

“This legislation takes decisive action to ensure that California continues to take the steps needed to meet our ambitious zero-emissions goals. This historic reauthorization ensures strategic investments in regional transit projects to enhance LA Metro’s historic work to connect our communities. While these investments are critical, they fail to deliver a comprehensive framework to stabilize our workforce in this green transition.

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