SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) released the following statement in response to the U.S. EPA’s recent announcement that the agency intends to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” as applied to the federal Clean Water Act of 1972.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), author of SB 54 (2021-22), released the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to delay the implementation of CalRecycle’s drafted regulations for SB 54.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Celebrating the introduction of SB 601 to protect California waters, Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) hosted a press conference today alongside co-author Assemblymember Ash Kalra, co-sponsors California Coastkeepers Alliance and Defenders of Wildlife, and SB 601 supporter EnviroVoters.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Members of the California Legislature released a joint statement today urging the adoption of the proposed SB 54 regulations. These members include: Senator Ben Allen, Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez, Senator Scott Wiener, Senator Catherine Blakespear, Senator Josh Becker, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, Senator Henry Stern, Senator Monique Limón, Assemblymember Damon Connolly, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, and Assemblymember Dawn Addis.
SACRAMENTO - Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) introduced Senate Bill 682, a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at banning unnecessary uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," in consumer products.
SACRAMENTO - Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) introduced SB 501, which will establish the nation’s second Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for household hazardous waste (HHW).
Los Angeles – Senator Ben Allen (D-Los Angeles) celebrated the holidays amongst his community with youth musical performances, recognitions of community leaders, and a donation of over 5,000 toys for local families in need this season.
LOS ANGELES – Elected leaders representing the Westside communities of Los Angeles issued a joint statement today strongly condemning a racist text message sent to Black and Latino students in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. The statement is signed by State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, City Councilmembers Traci Park and Katy Yaroslavsky, SMMUSD Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton, and LAUSD School District Board Member Nick Melvoin.
