Press Releases

ALHAMBRA, CA – Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) hosted the “Senior Scam Stopper Fair” at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park on Friday, October 17, 2025. Attended by more than 150 local seniors, the event aimed to empower older adults with critical tools and information to protect themselves from financial scams, fraud, and identity theft.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1098, authored by Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) and Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), to establish the California Education Interagency Council — the state’s first coordinating body for education and workforce systems since the California Postsecondary Education Commission was defu

SACRAMENTO, CA – This legislative session, Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) authored a number of bills that reached Governor Newsom’s desk.

Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) hosted the third annual Outstanding Educators Award in Assembly District 49 on Saturday, September 13, celebrating 14 exceptional teachers from across the district. The awards highlight the dedication and leadership of educators who go above and beyond to support students from TK – 12^th grade.

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Mike Fong (D – Alhambra) issued the following statement on Governor Newsom’s May Revision of the 2025-26 budget:

SAN MARINO, CA – Assemblymember Mike Fong (D – Alhambra) hosted the 49^th Assembly District’s third annual Women of Impact Awards Ceremony at the San Marino Community Center in honor of Women’s History Month. The event honored twelve phenomenal women who have contributed to the community. 

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, released the following statement on President Trump’s executive order, seeking to close the U.S. Department of Education:

SACRAMENTO, CA –Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement to fire 1,300 of its workers:

Assembly leaders committed to keeping Southern Californians safe and putting residents on path to recovery, rebuilding and healing

SACRAMENTO, CA – This year 13 bills authored by Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) were signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, addressing issues across California, including those related to higher education, housing and victims of the 2023 Monterey Park shooting.