Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – August 24
August 24, 2023
Here’s news you might have missed this week.
Breaking News
- L.A. Salutes Ambassador Diane Watson
- Councilwoman Heather Hutt Brings Thanksgiving to Families in District 10
- Mayor Bass’ Leadership Meets the Moment with 10 Freeway Opening
- Clippers Foundation, Russell Westbrook, and LA County Celebrate Refurbished Courts
- Earvin ‘Magic’ and Cookie Johnson Host Holiday Hope in Inglewood
- Haddish’s Two Nonprofits Expand Community Presence at 18th Annual Taste Of Soul
- Bass, Newsom Announce I-10 Freeway Expected to Open on Nov. 21
- Chargers Offense Struggles During Crucial Part of Season
- Irving Drills Go-Ahead Three-Pointer; Mavs Hold on for 104-101 Win Over Lakers
- St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Presents Health Forum on Autism
- “Do or Die! Conquer The World Part 8
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor
Hollywood Under Fire: Black Caucus Members Concerned About Black Women Execs Leaving Entertainment Industry
July 20, 2023
On July 13, California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) led a group of lawmakers led a news conference at the State Capitol to express their concerns over various news reports of abrupt departures of Black women leaving high-profile careers in Hollywood after the state recently approved $1.6 billion in tax credits for the industry.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – June 8
June 8, 2023
Assembly Democrats Release Spending Plan Ahead of 2023-24 Budget Vote On May 24, California Assembly Democrats released a budget proposal which aims to close the state’s projected $31.5-billion-dollar deficit. In the plan, the lawmakers are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to close five more state prisons by 2027. This is an increase of three more prison closures than the number proposed in the Governor’s budget plan released in January. In the May budget revisions, Newsom declared that despite the closures, California “remains committed to meeting the needs of staff and the incarcerated populations while right-sizing California’s prison system to reflect
McKinnor Takes Step to Remove Microfibers from Waterways and Environment
February 23, 2023
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood) recently introduced Assembly Bill 1628, which will require a microfiber filter on all new washing machines sold in California by 2029.
Lawmakers Push Bill to Grant Prisoners Right to Vote
February 16, 2023
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) the chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Elections introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 (ACA-4). The legislation proposes amending the California Constitution to allow felons serving time in state and federal prisons to vote.
Inglewood Transit Connector Needs Statewide Support
November 11, 2022
The region is coming to Inglewood for jobs, for housing and for entertainment. And it is incumbent upon us, to make sure that they get there with ease – not congested streets and cramped parking spots. The Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) would accomplish exactly that – an automated transit system that would connect directly from Metro’s Downtown Inglewood K Station to the front doors of world-class entertainment venues, vibrant, technology-driven commercial zones and new mixed-use and modern housing opportunities.
Hundreds Attend 4th Annual South L.A Pride
July 7, 2022
Hundreds attended the 4th annual South LA Pride celebration on July 1, at Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills. The event united South LA’s LGBTQ community and their allies for a family-friendly “Pride Picnic.”
McKinnor Takes Oath to Represent Assembly District 62
June 23, 2022
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood) took the oath of office by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D – Lakewood) on June 20, to serve as California’s newest member of the State Assembly.