Ben Allen
@benallenca.bsky.social
State Senator focused on protecting the environment, cleaning up our political system, and quality education for our children. Bilingüe and a proud dad.
Always love the opportunity to do a guest lecture on public policy to engage with our future leaders. This time, I went to USC where we discussed using policy to solve major problems and navigating implementation.
October 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Always love the opportunity to do a guest lecture on public policy to engage with our future leaders. This time, I went to USC where we discussed using policy to solve major problems and navigating implementation.
Governor Newsom has signed my #SB766 to provide stronger transparency and consumer protections for car shoppers! This new law eliminates deceptive practices that lead to junk fees and falsely advertised vehicle prices.
October 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Governor Newsom has signed my #SB766 to provide stronger transparency and consumer protections for car shoppers! This new law eliminates deceptive practices that lead to junk fees and falsely advertised vehicle prices.
Last week wrapped up the legislative year for us! Here's a look at just a few of my bills that made it to the Governor's Desk for a possible signature, focusing on insurance & disaster relief, natural resources & public health, and consumer protections.
September 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Last week wrapped up the legislative year for us! Here's a look at just a few of my bills that made it to the Governor's Desk for a possible signature, focusing on insurance & disaster relief, natural resources & public health, and consumer protections.
Another great conversation with AIA Los Angeles, discussing how we can utilize the principles of a circular economy in our built environment.
Issues like adaptive reuse, as well as community hardening techniques, can make important contributions to a sustainable future.
Issues like adaptive reuse, as well as community hardening techniques, can make important contributions to a sustainable future.
September 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Another great conversation with AIA Los Angeles, discussing how we can utilize the principles of a circular economy in our built environment.
Issues like adaptive reuse, as well as community hardening techniques, can make important contributions to a sustainable future.
Issues like adaptive reuse, as well as community hardening techniques, can make important contributions to a sustainable future.
Honored our brilliant @ccst.us on the Senate Floor this week! My office has benefited tremendously from the addition of Dr. Adam Cooper this year, who has worked on issues such as cap & trade, the use of forever chemicals, environmental contaminants, wildfire recovery efforts, and more.
August 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Honored our brilliant @ccst.us on the Senate Floor this week! My office has benefited tremendously from the addition of Dr. Adam Cooper this year, who has worked on issues such as cap & trade, the use of forever chemicals, environmental contaminants, wildfire recovery efforts, and more.
Fascinating and important roundtable with Palisades residents to learn more about the challenges many are facing on the insurance front right now, along with state-wide challenges.
August 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Fascinating and important roundtable with Palisades residents to learn more about the challenges many are facing on the insurance front right now, along with state-wide challenges.
Great conversation with our friends at the South Bay LGBTQ Center about the needs and concerns of the community.
Thank you to the wonderful leadership and volunteers of the Center!
Thank you to the wonderful leadership and volunteers of the Center!
August 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Great conversation with our friends at the South Bay LGBTQ Center about the needs and concerns of the community.
Thank you to the wonderful leadership and volunteers of the Center!
Thank you to the wonderful leadership and volunteers of the Center!
Got the chance to stop by @elcaminocollege.bsky.social to meet with President Dr. Thames & check out all of the changes on campus! Saw their impressive new sports facilities & stopped by the social justice center to discuss the college’s work supporting students!
August 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Got the chance to stop by @elcaminocollege.bsky.social to meet with President Dr. Thames & check out all of the changes on campus! Saw their impressive new sports facilities & stopped by the social justice center to discuss the college’s work supporting students!
Excited for the launch of a community driven, long-term recovery organization to support Palisadeans impacted by wildfire.
August 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Excited for the launch of a community driven, long-term recovery organization to support Palisadeans impacted by wildfire.
My response to the Trump Administration's proposed $1 billion settlement from UCLA.
August 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
My response to the Trump Administration's proposed $1 billion settlement from UCLA.
Great speaking with the Hollywood Chamber yesterday, alongside colleagues Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur and Sen. María Elena Durazo, discussing upcoming LA28 opportunities, small business priorities, and the impact of the modernized Film & TV Tax Credit Program on our local economy here!
August 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Great speaking with the Hollywood Chamber yesterday, alongside colleagues Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur and Sen. María Elena Durazo, discussing upcoming LA28 opportunities, small business priorities, and the impact of the modernized Film & TV Tax Credit Program on our local economy here!
My statement on pausing SB 549.
July 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
My statement on pausing SB 549.
#SB549 is proposing to establish a Resilient Rebuilding Authority to streamline and lower the costs of rebuilding areas impacted by the LA Fires. It would be led by input and guidance from the impacted community, and retains local control. (1/2)
July 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#SB549 is proposing to establish a Resilient Rebuilding Authority to streamline and lower the costs of rebuilding areas impacted by the LA Fires. It would be led by input and guidance from the impacted community, and retains local control. (1/2)
LA is gearing up to welcome the world for the extraordinary celebration of international unity and friendly competition at a level that only the Olympic and Paralympic Games can offer.
July 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
LA is gearing up to welcome the world for the extraordinary celebration of international unity and friendly competition at a level that only the Olympic and Paralympic Games can offer.
Happy #IndependenceDay everybody! We had a great time joining in the Santa Monica / Palisades parade festivities this morning and the very cool Palisades community festival this evening where we ran into Councilwoman Traci Park!
July 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Happy #IndependenceDay everybody! We had a great time joining in the Santa Monica / Palisades parade festivities this morning and the very cool Palisades community festival this evening where we ran into Councilwoman Traci Park!
We’re fighting to bring TV and film production back to California. An honor to speak at today’s celebration of the expansion and revitalization of our state’s TV/film tax credit.
July 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We’re fighting to bring TV and film production back to California. An honor to speak at today’s celebration of the expansion and revitalization of our state’s TV/film tax credit.
We have been pushing for adequate support for soil testing and guidelines for the community in the fire zone for months now.
Read the full story at latimes.com, and find my latest letter to the administration at sen.ca.gov/allen.
Read the full story at latimes.com, and find my latest letter to the administration at sen.ca.gov/allen.
June 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
We have been pushing for adequate support for soil testing and guidelines for the community in the fire zone for months now.
Read the full story at latimes.com, and find my latest letter to the administration at sen.ca.gov/allen.
Read the full story at latimes.com, and find my latest letter to the administration at sen.ca.gov/allen.
Happy #Juneteenth everyone! #TeamAllen joined the festivities with the City of Manhattan Beach and Supervisor Mitchell today - celebrating the history of emancipation, reflecting on the lessons of history, and recognizing the beauty and resilience of American Black culture!
June 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Happy #Juneteenth everyone! #TeamAllen joined the festivities with the City of Manhattan Beach and Supervisor Mitchell today - celebrating the history of emancipation, reflecting on the lessons of history, and recognizing the beauty and resilience of American Black culture!
Grateful for Governor Newsom’s emergency proclamation this afternoon on the #FranklinFire. The City of Malibu has been devastated by 3 significant fires over the past year; many homes have been lost and lives forever changed.
June 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Grateful for Governor Newsom’s emergency proclamation this afternoon on the #FranklinFire. The City of Malibu has been devastated by 3 significant fires over the past year; many homes have been lost and lives forever changed.
Was proud to join thousands of peaceful protestors in LA over the weekend to make our voices heard. The US is no place for a king!
June 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Was proud to join thousands of peaceful protestors in LA over the weekend to make our voices heard. The US is no place for a king!
Rallied with Latino Caucus and all of our diversity caucuses in Sacramento this week to push back against the gross injustices portrayed by the Federal Government in LA.
June 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Rallied with Latino Caucus and all of our diversity caucuses in Sacramento this week to push back against the gross injustices portrayed by the Federal Government in LA.
Now more than ever, it's important you know your rights when it comes to immigration enforcement. Be prepared, be smart, and please do not resort to violence.
June 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Now more than ever, it's important you know your rights when it comes to immigration enforcement. Be prepared, be smart, and please do not resort to violence.
My response to the deportation of a nine-year-old student in Torrance, CA.
June 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
My response to the deportation of a nine-year-old student in Torrance, CA.