Women Making News

Senator Figueroa Hosts Screening of Water Privatization Documentary “Thirst”

Mar 15, 2004

Film Examines Growing Community Concerns Over Corporate Ownership of Water Resources

Figueroa Announces Opening of Women’s History Month Exhibit

Mar 07, 2004
Contact: 
Liz Fenton - (916) 445-6671

State Capitol Exhibit Focuses on History of Child Care and Development in California

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Liz Figueroa (D-Fremont), chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, announced the opening of the Women’s History Month Exhibit, A Century of Child Care and Development in California, in the second floor Rotunda of the California State Capitol.

Legislature Examines Gender Bias in Pain Management

Feb 05, 2004
Contact: 
Carlota Gutierrez - (916) 445-6671

Women’s pain often discredited

(Sacramento, CA) During a legislative hearing, chaired by Senator Liz Figueroa (D-Fremont), examining how chronic and debilitating pain afflicts men and women differently, legislators were shocked to learn the severity of gender bias on the part of practitioners surrounding the treatment of pain.

Legislative Women’s Caucus Passes the Baton

Jan 21, 2004
Contact: 
Liz Fenton - (916) 445-6671

New Chair is Tasked with Broadening Agenda 

(Sacramento, CA) During the California Legislative Women’s Caucus first meeting of the new year, State Senator Liz Figueroa (D-Fremont) was unanimously elected to lead the group’s legislative efforts and address the state’s growing fiscal challenges. Receiving strong support from her colleagues, Figueroa pledged to work hard towards collaboration with all vested parties and to broaden the group’s legislative and political agendas.

Legislative Women’s Caucus Passes the Baton

Jan 21, 2004
Contact: 
Liz Fenton - (916) 445-6671

(Sacramento, CA) During the California Legislative Women’s Caucus first meeting of the new year, State Senator Liz Figueroa (D-Fremont) was unanimously elected to lead the group’s legislative efforts and address the state’s growing fiscal challenges. Receiving strong support from her colleagues, Figueroa pledged to work hard towards collaboration with all vested parties and to broaden the group’s legislative and political agendas.

CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY CELEBRATES GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS WEEK

Jan 30, 2003
Contact: 
Janice Rocco - Phone: (916) 319-2035

This year’s theme is ‘Succeed in Sports, Lead in Life’

On Monday, February 3, 2003, Assemblymember Hannah-Beth Jackson (D – Santa Barbara), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Co-Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Title IX, will present ACR 13 and host a press conference to urge all Californians to celebrate and take part in California Girls and Women in Sports Week.

ASSEMBLYMEMBER CAROL LIU ELECTED TO NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE BOARD

Jan 28, 2003
Contact: 
Catherine Hazelton - (916)319-2044

Assemblymember Carol Liu (D-La Canada Flintridge) has been elected to the Executive Board of the Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). She is the only Californian on the 14-member, bipartisan board composed of women state legislators from across the nation.

Davis Signs Chu's College Campus Sexual Assault Safety Bill

Sep 29, 2002
Contact: 
Bill Wong Tel: 916-319-2424 Cel: 916-708-2828

Sacramento, CA – Yesterday, Governor Gray Davis signed AB 2583 by Assembly Member Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) relating to sexual assault on college campuses, describing AB 2583’s address of campus sex crimes as “a worthwhile endeavor.”

AB 2583 establishes a Campus Sexual Assault Task Force to assess California’s college campuses on the issue of sexual assault and create a set of model guidelines, the “Campus Blueprint to Address Sexual Assault” Report.

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