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We, the Legislative Women's Caucus, are concerned about the wellbeing of and continuity of services for California families who are served by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). For decades, WIC has strengthened food security, improved diet quality, and supported a strong start in life for California children. Nearly one million California women, infants, and children each month benefit from WIC, and recent data shows participation exceeding previous projections as more families are accessing WIC’s vital nutrition services. In recognition of WIC’s health benefits and increasing participation, we respectfully call on Congress to fully fund WIC for fiscal year 2024 to sustain current benefits, including the cash value benefit (CVB) for fruit and vegetables and increasing participation.
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SACRAMENTO — The California Assembly and Senate have passed the 2023 legislative package championed by the California Future of Abortion Council (CA FAB Council) and introduced by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC). The package strengthens existing measures to defend access to abortion care and contraception in California. The CA FAB Council Steering Committee and the LWC urge Governor Gavin Newsom to sign the package of bills to advance California’s leadership in prioritizing, protecting, and expanding reproductive freedom and access to essential health services.
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SACRAMENTO – In a historic move, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus has formally called on the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold civil restraining orders that have proven to be effective in protecting women and reducing gun violence.
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On Monday, March 20, in concurrence with Women's History Month, members of the California legislature each honored a woman from their district as a 2023 California Woman Making Herstory. This title reflects the impact each honoree has made and the value we place on her role within our community.