Press Release

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Assemblywoman Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus today issued the following statement:

Legislative Women’s Caucus Announces Legislation and Budget Action to Strengthen the Lives of California Women and Families

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) announced a robust package of legislation and budget action items to further improve the lives of women and their families, as well as the economic future of communities across the state.

WHO:             Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Assemblywoman Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 budget proposal:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Chair, Vice Chair Assume Roles Effective Immediately

SACRAMENTO – The bipartisan and bicameral California Legislative Women’s Caucus elected Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) as its Chair and Assemblywoman Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) as Vice Chair, effective immediately.

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.

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.

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

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.