Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
@ltg.ca.gov
Official account for California's Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
Happy Presidents’ Day!
The United States was built on the promise that power belongs to the people, not kings.
Today, we honor the presidents who upheld that promise and helped move our nation forward.
The United States was built on the promise that power belongs to the people, not kings.
Today, we honor the presidents who upheld that promise and helped move our nation forward.
February 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Happy Presidents’ Day!
The United States was built on the promise that power belongs to the people, not kings.
Today, we honor the presidents who upheld that promise and helped move our nation forward.
The United States was built on the promise that power belongs to the people, not kings.
Today, we honor the presidents who upheld that promise and helped move our nation forward.
California will not turn its back on women’s health.
While the Trump Administration cuts Planned Parenthood funding, California is stepping up with $90 million in emergency funding to protect reproductive care.
TY @governor.ca.gov and #CAleg for making this incredibly significant commitment.
While the Trump Administration cuts Planned Parenthood funding, California is stepping up with $90 million in emergency funding to protect reproductive care.
TY @governor.ca.gov and #CAleg for making this incredibly significant commitment.
California won't stand idly by while Trump and his lapdog Republicans use their "Big, Beautiful Bill" to virtually eliminate all federal Planned Parenthood funding.
I just signed legislation delivering $90 million to reproductive health care providers across our state.
I just signed legislation delivering $90 million to reproductive health care providers across our state.
February 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
California will not turn its back on women’s health.
While the Trump Administration cuts Planned Parenthood funding, California is stepping up with $90 million in emergency funding to protect reproductive care.
TY @governor.ca.gov and #CAleg for making this incredibly significant commitment.
While the Trump Administration cuts Planned Parenthood funding, California is stepping up with $90 million in emergency funding to protect reproductive care.
TY @governor.ca.gov and #CAleg for making this incredibly significant commitment.
On International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, California celebrates the women scientists, engineers, and innovators powering our future.
From labs to launchpads, we are committed to closing the gender gap, breaking barriers, and lifting up the next generation of women and girls in STEM.
From labs to launchpads, we are committed to closing the gender gap, breaking barriers, and lifting up the next generation of women and girls in STEM.
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, California celebrates the women scientists, engineers, and innovators powering our future.
From labs to launchpads, we are committed to closing the gender gap, breaking barriers, and lifting up the next generation of women and girls in STEM.
From labs to launchpads, we are committed to closing the gender gap, breaking barriers, and lifting up the next generation of women and girls in STEM.
Proud to have celebrated Los Tigres Del Norte at San Francisco City Hall for their legendary music and lifelong advocacy for Latino and immigrant communities.
Their stories and sound continue to resonate across California and worldwide.
#LosTigresDelNorte #SanFrancisco #SFCityHall
Their stories and sound continue to resonate across California and worldwide.
#LosTigresDelNorte #SanFrancisco #SFCityHall
February 10, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Proud to have celebrated Los Tigres Del Norte at San Francisco City Hall for their legendary music and lifelong advocacy for Latino and immigrant communities.
Their stories and sound continue to resonate across California and worldwide.
#LosTigresDelNorte #SanFrancisco #SFCityHall
Their stories and sound continue to resonate across California and worldwide.
#LosTigresDelNorte #SanFrancisco #SFCityHall
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show reminded us of something we all need right now:
‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love.’
In a time of division, this is the American belief we must live every day.
‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love.’
In a time of division, this is the American belief we must live every day.
February 10, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show reminded us of something we all need right now:
‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love.’
In a time of division, this is the American belief we must live every day.
‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love.’
In a time of division, this is the American belief we must live every day.
“We know there is a lot of misinformation out there about our state,” Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said. “But what we know is that there is a reason why we have two back-to-back Super Bowls…” 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 11:19 PM
“We know there is a lot of misinformation out there about our state,” Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said. “But what we know is that there is a reason why we have two back-to-back Super Bowls…” 🧵
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈
California is proud to host #SuperBowlLX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, welcoming more than 90,000 fans from around the world to the Bay Area.
From innovation to entertainment, this is how we do sports on the global stage!
California is proud to host #SuperBowlLX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, welcoming more than 90,000 fans from around the world to the Bay Area.
From innovation to entertainment, this is how we do sports on the global stage!
February 9, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈
California is proud to host #SuperBowlLX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, welcoming more than 90,000 fans from around the world to the Bay Area.
From innovation to entertainment, this is how we do sports on the global stage!
California is proud to host #SuperBowlLX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, welcoming more than 90,000 fans from around the world to the Bay Area.
From innovation to entertainment, this is how we do sports on the global stage!
Earlier today, I attended the 39th Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party whose mission is to spotlight brain health awareness and player safety in contact sports like football.
It was beautiful to see San Francisco come alive with electric energy in anticipation of #SuperBowlLX!
It was beautiful to see San Francisco come alive with electric energy in anticipation of #SuperBowlLX!
February 8, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Earlier today, I attended the 39th Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party whose mission is to spotlight brain health awareness and player safety in contact sports like football.
It was beautiful to see San Francisco come alive with electric energy in anticipation of #SuperBowlLX!
It was beautiful to see San Francisco come alive with electric energy in anticipation of #SuperBowlLX!
There is no better place to be than in the city of San Francisco — home of amazing sports, culture, community, and food.
#SuperBowlLX made the best decision to come to the Bay Area!
#SuperBowlLX made the best decision to come to the Bay Area!
As the eyes of the nation descend on San Francisco for #SuperBowlLX, it has been refreshing to see many learn what we have always known: the Bay Area is bold, beautiful and full of heart.
From our neighborhoods to our people, the San Francisco Bay Area is truly Heaven on Earth.
From our neighborhoods to our people, the San Francisco Bay Area is truly Heaven on Earth.
February 8, 2026 at 12:46 AM
There is no better place to be than in the city of San Francisco — home of amazing sports, culture, community, and food.
#SuperBowlLX made the best decision to come to the Bay Area!
#SuperBowlLX made the best decision to come to the Bay Area!
On this day, we honor the legacy of American civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
Her dedication to fighting for civil rights and equality is an inspiration to all of us across the country.
Let us practice that same bravery and continue her fight against racial injustices. #RosaParksDay
Her dedication to fighting for civil rights and equality is an inspiration to all of us across the country.
Let us practice that same bravery and continue her fight against racial injustices. #RosaParksDay
February 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM
On this day, we honor the legacy of American civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
Her dedication to fighting for civil rights and equality is an inspiration to all of us across the country.
Let us practice that same bravery and continue her fight against racial injustices. #RosaParksDay
Her dedication to fighting for civil rights and equality is an inspiration to all of us across the country.
Let us practice that same bravery and continue her fight against racial injustices. #RosaParksDay
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
California continues to lead in locally-driven, state-supported economic development.
Proud to celebrate Orange County's Jobs First regional plan, which aims to advance life sciences, high-tech, manufacturing, and tourism in the region.
Proud to celebrate Orange County's Jobs First regional plan, which aims to advance life sciences, high-tech, manufacturing, and tourism in the region.
February 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
California continues to lead in locally-driven, state-supported economic development.
Proud to celebrate Orange County's Jobs First regional plan, which aims to advance life sciences, high-tech, manufacturing, and tourism in the region.
Proud to celebrate Orange County's Jobs First regional plan, which aims to advance life sciences, high-tech, manufacturing, and tourism in the region.
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
California’s economy is huge — but prosperity isn’t shared equally.
Jobs First changes that: 13 regional plans, tailored to each region’s strengths, backed by real investment to CREATE JOBS!
Jobs First changes that: 13 regional plans, tailored to each region’s strengths, backed by real investment to CREATE JOBS!
February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
California’s economy is huge — but prosperity isn’t shared equally.
Jobs First changes that: 13 regional plans, tailored to each region’s strengths, backed by real investment to CREATE JOBS!
Jobs First changes that: 13 regional plans, tailored to each region’s strengths, backed by real investment to CREATE JOBS!
California doesn’t just lead the world. We put people to work.
Thanks to California’s Jobs First Plan, tens of thousands of new jobs are reaching every corner of our state.
In the world’s 4th largest economy, growth must be shared. Period.
Thanks to California’s Jobs First Plan, tens of thousands of new jobs are reaching every corner of our state.
In the world’s 4th largest economy, growth must be shared. Period.
In 2025 alone, California has delivered:
✅ $1.6B in funding
✅ 61,000+ good-paying, accessible jobs
✅ 142,000+ workers trained
— all thanks to opportunities created through California's Jobs First Plan.
✅ $1.6B in funding
✅ 61,000+ good-paying, accessible jobs
✅ 142,000+ workers trained
— all thanks to opportunities created through California's Jobs First Plan.
February 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
California doesn’t just lead the world. We put people to work.
Thanks to California’s Jobs First Plan, tens of thousands of new jobs are reaching every corner of our state.
In the world’s 4th largest economy, growth must be shared. Period.
Thanks to California’s Jobs First Plan, tens of thousands of new jobs are reaching every corner of our state.
In the world’s 4th largest economy, growth must be shared. Period.
Congratulations to Bad Bunny on winning Grammy Album of the Year, the first artist with a Spanish-language album to ever receive this award.
At a time when some want to narrow whose voices count, this win proves talent & culture know no borders. California is proud and ready for Super Bowl LX!
At a time when some want to narrow whose voices count, this win proves talent & culture know no borders. California is proud and ready for Super Bowl LX!
February 3, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Congratulations to Bad Bunny on winning Grammy Album of the Year, the first artist with a Spanish-language album to ever receive this award.
At a time when some want to narrow whose voices count, this win proves talent & culture know no borders. California is proud and ready for Super Bowl LX!
At a time when some want to narrow whose voices count, this win proves talent & culture know no borders. California is proud and ready for Super Bowl LX!
Today marks the start of Black History Month.
This month, we honor & celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and lasting impact of Black Americans here in CA & across the nation – like Claudette Colvin, a civil rights figure who inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott & recently passed away.
This month, we honor & celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and lasting impact of Black Americans here in CA & across the nation – like Claudette Colvin, a civil rights figure who inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott & recently passed away.
February 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Today marks the start of Black History Month.
This month, we honor & celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and lasting impact of Black Americans here in CA & across the nation – like Claudette Colvin, a civil rights figure who inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott & recently passed away.
This month, we honor & celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and lasting impact of Black Americans here in CA & across the nation – like Claudette Colvin, a civil rights figure who inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott & recently passed away.
My vision for America’s next 250 years is to lessen our reliance on fossil fuel energy and to make further investments into our transition to clean energy.
Our climate crisis is currently happening and our future depends on us to act NOW.
Our climate crisis is currently happening and our future depends on us to act NOW.
January 31, 2026 at 12:06 AM
My vision for America’s next 250 years is to lessen our reliance on fossil fuel energy and to make further investments into our transition to clean energy.
Our climate crisis is currently happening and our future depends on us to act NOW.
Our climate crisis is currently happening and our future depends on us to act NOW.
I agree 1,000% with the action @governor.ca.gov Newsom has taken in response to the outrageous actions of Dr. Oz, who clearly seeks to disparage & stigmatize an entire community, the vast majority of whom are proud, law-abiding American citizens.
Oz should be ashamed, but sadly, he probably isn’t.
Oz should be ashamed, but sadly, he probably isn’t.
January 30, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I agree 1,000% with the action @governor.ca.gov Newsom has taken in response to the outrageous actions of Dr. Oz, who clearly seeks to disparage & stigmatize an entire community, the vast majority of whom are proud, law-abiding American citizens.
Oz should be ashamed, but sadly, he probably isn’t.
Oz should be ashamed, but sadly, he probably isn’t.
California’s universities like our @uofcalifornia.bsky.social campuses are a cornerstone of America’s global competitiveness.
Defunding higher education and research doesn’t hurt California. It weakens the entire country.
Defunding higher education and research doesn’t hurt California. It weakens the entire country.
January 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM
California’s universities like our @uofcalifornia.bsky.social campuses are a cornerstone of America’s global competitiveness.
Defunding higher education and research doesn’t hurt California. It weakens the entire country.
Defunding higher education and research doesn’t hurt California. It weakens the entire country.
“The bottom line is simple. California will use every legal tool available to protect its coastline.”
Californians across party lines oppose new offshore drilling. We’ll continue to defend our coast, uphold state law & push for a clean, resilient energy future.
Read more via @washingtonpost.com ⬇️
Californians across party lines oppose new offshore drilling. We’ll continue to defend our coast, uphold state law & push for a clean, resilient energy future.
Read more via @washingtonpost.com ⬇️
2026 Oil and Gas Lookahead: A bold growth agenda faces hurdles
The administration is advancing a pro-oil-and-gas agenda through leasing, permitting and infrastructure policy, but legal challenges and regulatory capacity will shape how much actually moves forward.
wpintelligence.washingtonpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:18 PM
“The bottom line is simple. California will use every legal tool available to protect its coastline.”
Californians across party lines oppose new offshore drilling. We’ll continue to defend our coast, uphold state law & push for a clean, resilient energy future.
Read more via @washingtonpost.com ⬇️
Californians across party lines oppose new offshore drilling. We’ll continue to defend our coast, uphold state law & push for a clean, resilient energy future.
Read more via @washingtonpost.com ⬇️
California’s working landscapes are economic powerhouses.
A new UC ANR report shows agriculture, natural resources & clean energy generate $404B in annual sales and support nearly 1.5M jobs statewide.
This is what economic strength & climate leadership look like.
A new UC ANR report shows agriculture, natural resources & clean energy generate $404B in annual sales and support nearly 1.5M jobs statewide.
This is what economic strength & climate leadership look like.
Agriculture, natural resources sectors support California’s rank as world’s fourth-largest economy | ANR News Releases
California landscapes are diverse, featuring conservation lands, productive farms and innovative renewable-energy projects. A new report from UC ANR quantifies their value.
ucanr.edu
January 28, 2026 at 6:56 PM
California’s working landscapes are economic powerhouses.
A new UC ANR report shows agriculture, natural resources & clean energy generate $404B in annual sales and support nearly 1.5M jobs statewide.
This is what economic strength & climate leadership look like.
A new UC ANR report shows agriculture, natural resources & clean energy generate $404B in annual sales and support nearly 1.5M jobs statewide.
This is what economic strength & climate leadership look like.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mark 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz.
We remember the 6 millions Jews & the millions of Slavic, Roma, disabled, & LGBTQ+ people who were murdered, & we recommit to fighting antisemitism & every form of hate.
Never again means never again.
We remember the 6 millions Jews & the millions of Slavic, Roma, disabled, & LGBTQ+ people who were murdered, & we recommit to fighting antisemitism & every form of hate.
Never again means never again.
January 28, 2026 at 1:03 AM
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mark 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz.
We remember the 6 millions Jews & the millions of Slavic, Roma, disabled, & LGBTQ+ people who were murdered, & we recommit to fighting antisemitism & every form of hate.
Never again means never again.
We remember the 6 millions Jews & the millions of Slavic, Roma, disabled, & LGBTQ+ people who were murdered, & we recommit to fighting antisemitism & every form of hate.
Never again means never again.
Yesterday, I stood shoulder to shoulder with UNAC/UHCP members at the Kaiser Unfair Labor Practice Strike in Riverside.
Nurses & healthcare workers are frontline heroes, not bargaining chips. They deserve a fair contract, fair wages, & safe working conditions NOW!
#TogetherWeWin #UNACUHCPStrong
Nurses & healthcare workers are frontline heroes, not bargaining chips. They deserve a fair contract, fair wages, & safe working conditions NOW!
#TogetherWeWin #UNACUHCPStrong
January 27, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Yesterday, I stood shoulder to shoulder with UNAC/UHCP members at the Kaiser Unfair Labor Practice Strike in Riverside.
Nurses & healthcare workers are frontline heroes, not bargaining chips. They deserve a fair contract, fair wages, & safe working conditions NOW!
#TogetherWeWin #UNACUHCPStrong
Nurses & healthcare workers are frontline heroes, not bargaining chips. They deserve a fair contract, fair wages, & safe working conditions NOW!
#TogetherWeWin #UNACUHCPStrong
Education changes lives.
As the only elected voting member of the UC Board of Regents, the CSU Board of Trustees, and the CCC Board of Governors — I am committed to ensuring that our education system is accessible, affordable, and continues to serve all students.
As the only elected voting member of the UC Board of Regents, the CSU Board of Trustees, and the CCC Board of Governors — I am committed to ensuring that our education system is accessible, affordable, and continues to serve all students.
January 24, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Education changes lives.
As the only elected voting member of the UC Board of Regents, the CSU Board of Trustees, and the CCC Board of Governors — I am committed to ensuring that our education system is accessible, affordable, and continues to serve all students.
As the only elected voting member of the UC Board of Regents, the CSU Board of Trustees, and the CCC Board of Governors — I am committed to ensuring that our education system is accessible, affordable, and continues to serve all students.
53 years ago, a Supreme Court decision protected reproductive freedom and ensured everyone access to safe healthcare.
Although Roe v. Wade has been overturned, our belief remains the same. Everyone should have the right and the autonomy to make decisions about their body.
The fight will continue.
Although Roe v. Wade has been overturned, our belief remains the same. Everyone should have the right and the autonomy to make decisions about their body.
The fight will continue.
January 22, 2026 at 8:44 PM
53 years ago, a Supreme Court decision protected reproductive freedom and ensured everyone access to safe healthcare.
Although Roe v. Wade has been overturned, our belief remains the same. Everyone should have the right and the autonomy to make decisions about their body.
The fight will continue.
Although Roe v. Wade has been overturned, our belief remains the same. Everyone should have the right and the autonomy to make decisions about their body.
The fight will continue.
California didn’t exceed its 1.5 million zero-emission vehicle goal by accident. We chose to invest in the future.
While the Trump administration backtracks on clean energy, California is moving forward.
While the Trump administration backtracks on clean energy, California is moving forward.
California exceeds clean car goal despite declining federal support
California has surpassed a goal set in 2012 to put 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced at the World Economic Forum.
www.latimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM
California didn’t exceed its 1.5 million zero-emission vehicle goal by accident. We chose to invest in the future.
While the Trump administration backtracks on clean energy, California is moving forward.
While the Trump administration backtracks on clean energy, California is moving forward.