{"id":18390,"date":"2025-12-01T19:31:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/california\/?p=18390"},"modified":"2025-12-09T19:26:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T19:26:21","slug":"statement-nkhca-senate-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/california\/statement-nkhca-senate-election\/","title":{"rendered":"STATEMENT: No Kid Hungry Responds to Senate President pro Tempore Election"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>December 1, 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO, CA<\/span> \u2014<\/b> No Kid Hungry California congratulates Senator Monique Lim\u00f3n on her election as the next President pro Tempore of the California State Senate. Senator Lim\u00f3n has been a champion for equity, education, and economic opportunity throughout her career, and her leadership will be instrumental as the state continues working to ensure every child has the nutrition and support they need to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo Kid Hungry California looks forward to working with President pro Tempore Lim\u00f3n as she leads the Senate in tackling the challenges facing families across our state,\u201d said <\/span>Kathy Saile, Director of No Kid Hungry California. \u201cHer deep commitment to children, schools, and community well-being aligns with our mission to end child hunger and expand access to programs like Universal School Meals, Summer EBT, and year-round nutrition support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

We also extend our appreciation to outgoing Senate President pro Tempore <\/span>Mike McGuire for his leadership and partnership in strengthening food access and championing policies that support California\u2019s students.<\/span><\/p>\n

As California enters a new legislative session, No Kid Hungry California stands ready to collaborate with President pro Tempore Lim\u00f3n and Senate leaders to continue building a state where every child has the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About No Kid Hungry<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

No child should go hungry in America. But millions of kids in the United States live with hunger. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of\u00a0Share Our Strength<\/a>, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty. Join us at\u00a0nokidhungry.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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