SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus release the following statement regarding today’s Senate sexual harassment plan announcement:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2018

California Legislative Leaders Announce Bicameral, Bipartisan Approach on Sexual Harassment Prevention

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus released the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s proposed budget:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus released the following statement regarding the legislative release of sexual harassment documents:

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus elected Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton) as its Acting-Interim Chair. Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) will continue serving as Vice Chair of the Caucus.

“I am humbled that my colleagues have placed their faith and trust in me to lead the Caucus during these challenging times and I look forward to working closely with Vice Chair Senator Leyva and the rest of my colleagues in the Caucus as we work to promote the well-being of women, children and families in California,” said Eggman.

SACRAMENTO – New allegations made today in a Capitol press conference regarding work place misconduct by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia are deeply troubling.  These allegations must be taken seriously and should immediately be included as part of the investigation initiated by the Assembly Rules Committee.

SACRAMENTO – Today is a historic day for the great State of California.  Upon being sworn-in this afternoon, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G.

SACRAMENTO – Leading together to support women and families in the Golden State, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) today released its legislative priorities aimed at protecting and advancing the rights and opportunities for women and working families. The LWC also continues to address child care access for working families and budget shortages in the Department of Fair Employment and Housing relating to the investigation and enforcement of harassment claims.

SACRAMENTO – Today we advance a budget that provides greater opportunities for California’s working families. The two greatest increases in the 2018-19 budget help families rise up from the deepest levels of poverty and address access and workforce needs in our early learning community. We continued our commitment to childcare and, with this budget, have made great gains. Our state’s working families have shown great tenacity and resourcefulness to stay in the workforce, champion the needs of others and creatively meet the needs of their children.

For Immediate Release

SACRAMENTO – The allegations against Senator Joel Anderson are deeply disturbing and warrant a full investigation.  All legislative staff, lobbyists, visitors to the Capitol, and legislators deserve to be treated with respect.  Sexual harassment and threats of violence are never acceptable and those who engage in that type of behavior must be held accountable.