Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
@ltg.ca.gov
Official account for California's Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
California & the White House do not share the same values, especially when it comes to feeding our kids.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
California & the White House do not share the same values, especially when it comes to feeding our kids.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
No child’s education should be held hostage by a federal shutdown.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
No child’s education should be held hostage by a federal shutdown.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
Millions of Americans rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Trump’s shutdown tried to take it away. The so-called partial funding he agreed to will cover only half of normal benefits, leaving families hungry & struggling.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Millions of Americans rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Trump’s shutdown tried to take it away. The so-called partial funding he agreed to will cover only half of normal benefits, leaving families hungry & struggling.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
As Donald Trump's shutdown delays SNAP benefits, California Volunteers and the California National Guard are on the ground to support food banks and families in need.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As Donald Trump's shutdown delays SNAP benefits, California Volunteers and the California National Guard are on the ground to support food banks and families in need.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on being a back-to-back World Series champion! 🏆
California baseball is UNSTOPPABLE! ⚾️
California baseball is UNSTOPPABLE! ⚾️
November 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on being a back-to-back World Series champion! 🏆
California baseball is UNSTOPPABLE! ⚾️
California baseball is UNSTOPPABLE! ⚾️
Feliz Día de los Muertos!
For the next two days, we celebrate the lives and legacies of our loved ones who have passed on through cultural traditions that keep their memories alive.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Feliz Día de los Muertos!
For the next two days, we celebrate the lives and legacies of our loved ones who have passed on through cultural traditions that keep their memories alive.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
With SNAP benefits set to lapse tomorrow, our city is stepping up where Washington has failed—delivering life-saving food assistance for working Californians abandoned by a federal government that’s turned a blind eye during this shutdown.
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
With SNAP benefits set to lapse tomorrow, our city is stepping up where Washington has failed—delivering life-saving food assistance for working Californians abandoned by a federal government that’s turned a blind eye during this shutdown.
This #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth, I visited Spoon and Fork to meet chef Joanne Suavillo who shares her Filipina heritage through delicious dishes like lumpia, tapsilog, lechon kawaii, and halo halo.
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
October 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth, I visited Spoon and Fork to meet chef Joanne Suavillo who shares her Filipina heritage through delicious dishes like lumpia, tapsilog, lechon kawaii, and halo halo.
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
Starting Nov. 1, millions of Americans will lose access to food assistance because of the Republicans’ government shutdown.
Before the shutdown, they already voted to slash SNAP by $186 billion — a 20% cut affecting over 40M people.
This is intentional hunger — caused by Trump and his GOP allies.
Before the shutdown, they already voted to slash SNAP by $186 billion — a 20% cut affecting over 40M people.
This is intentional hunger — caused by Trump and his GOP allies.
Trump & his lapdogs in Congress pushed through a $186 billion cut to SNAP/CalFresh over the next 10 years in their budget this Summer.
They chose that. Cruelty.
He’s turned his back on the American people.
It only ends when Trump gets on a plane & returns to the US to negotiate with his own party
They chose that. Cruelty.
He’s turned his back on the American people.
It only ends when Trump gets on a plane & returns to the US to negotiate with his own party
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Starting Nov. 1, millions of Americans will lose access to food assistance because of the Republicans’ government shutdown.
Before the shutdown, they already voted to slash SNAP by $186 billion — a 20% cut affecting over 40M people.
This is intentional hunger — caused by Trump and his GOP allies.
Before the shutdown, they already voted to slash SNAP by $186 billion — a 20% cut affecting over 40M people.
This is intentional hunger — caused by Trump and his GOP allies.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I joined Sen. Susan Rubio — a fearless advocate for survivors — to shine a light on an issue that affects far too many families across CA.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I joined Sen. Susan Rubio — a fearless advocate for survivors — to shine a light on an issue that affects far too many families across CA.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
Nearly 1 in 3 Californians is an immigrant, and together, they power the world’s 4th-largest economy. From agriculture and innovation to small businesses and culture, immigrants keep CA moving forward.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Nearly 1 in 3 Californians is an immigrant, and together, they power the world’s 4th-largest economy. From agriculture and innovation to small businesses and culture, immigrants keep CA moving forward.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
Proud to have supported the Fast Track Housing Package this year and am incredibly thankful for Asm. @buffywicks.bsky.social leadership!
For too long, it’s taken years — sometimes decades — to build the homes our families need in CA. Endless red tape, slow approvals & outdated rules have left too many Californians struggling to find or afford a place to live. The Fast Track Housing Package changes that.
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An update on the Fast Track Housing Package
YouTube video by Buffy Wicks for Assembly
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October 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Proud to have supported the Fast Track Housing Package this year and am incredibly thankful for Asm. @buffywicks.bsky.social leadership!
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
NEW: At the request of @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom, Cal Guard members and teams from Cal Volunteers have begun their work to assist food banks across the state in response to Trump’s prolonged government shutdown cutting off access to federally funded food benefits and support like SNAP/CalFresh.
October 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NEW: At the request of @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom, Cal Guard members and teams from Cal Volunteers have begun their work to assist food banks across the state in response to Trump’s prolonged government shutdown cutting off access to federally funded food benefits and support like SNAP/CalFresh.
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
The ongoing federal government shutdown will likely delay food benefits for millions of Californians — prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to set aside $80 million in state support and deploy the California National Guard to assist food banks. bit.ly/4qnticj
📸 Anne Wernikoff
📸 Anne Wernikoff
October 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The ongoing federal government shutdown will likely delay food benefits for millions of Californians — prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to set aside $80 million in state support and deploy the California National Guard to assist food banks. bit.ly/4qnticj
📸 Anne Wernikoff
📸 Anne Wernikoff
Happy #NationalTransferStudentWeek!
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We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
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We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
October 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Happy #NationalTransferStudentWeek!
🎓
We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
🎓
We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
Please see Governor Newsom’s important message.
It is critical that we stay vigilant, calm, and peaceful.
It is critical that we stay vigilant, calm, and peaceful.
California has seen enough.
President Trump and Stephen Miller’s authoritarian playbook is coming for another of our cities, and violence and vandalism are exactly what they’re looking for to invoke chaos.
Help keep yourself and your communities safe. Remain peaceful.
President Trump and Stephen Miller’s authoritarian playbook is coming for another of our cities, and violence and vandalism are exactly what they’re looking for to invoke chaos.
Help keep yourself and your communities safe. Remain peaceful.
October 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Please see Governor Newsom’s important message.
It is critical that we stay vigilant, calm, and peaceful.
It is critical that we stay vigilant, calm, and peaceful.
Today, we honor the Festival of Lights, a celebration of hope, renewal & the triumph of light over darkness.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
October 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today, we honor the Festival of Lights, a celebration of hope, renewal & the triumph of light over darkness.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
CA is leading the way in 2025! From expanding housing & protecting reproductive freedom, to supporting students, survivors, & fair democracy — these laws strengthen our communities.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing these bills into law & to the CA legislature for turning priorities into action.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing these bills into law & to the CA legislature for turning priorities into action.
October 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
CA is leading the way in 2025! From expanding housing & protecting reproductive freedom, to supporting students, survivors, & fair democracy — these laws strengthen our communities.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing these bills into law & to the CA legislature for turning priorities into action.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing these bills into law & to the CA legislature for turning priorities into action.
CA’s nurses & health care workers are the backbone of our care system.
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
CA’s nurses & health care workers are the backbone of our care system.
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
I met with city leaders from LA County’s Gateway Cities to talk about the ICE operations targeting our communities.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
October 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I met with city leaders from LA County’s Gateway Cities to talk about the ICE operations targeting our communities.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
Special districts across California play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy, safe, and sustainable.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
October 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Special districts across California play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy, safe, and sustainable.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
Indigenous peoples have called this land home since time immemorial.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
October 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Indigenous peoples have called this land home since time immemorial.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
California’s history is LGBTQ+ history.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
October 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
California’s history is LGBTQ+ history.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
Recycling that fuels manufacturing and our future ♻️
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Recycling that fuels manufacturing and our future ♻️
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
Every year, nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience domestic violence, and in California, we’re working to end it.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.
October 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Every year, nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience domestic violence, and in California, we’re working to end it.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.