Women Making News

Senator Christine Kehoe tells Governor, “Don’t Target Women.”

May 09, 2005

Senator Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego), Vice-Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, addresses a crowd of more than 400 people from across the state who made the trip to the Capitol on May 10, to demand that the Governor stop trying to balance the state budget by targeting programs that principally serve women.

LEGISLATORS HONOR “WOMAN OF THE YEAR” WITH SPECIAL CEREMONY, RECEPTION

Mar 13, 2005

Sacramento, CA – The California Legislative Women’s Caucus hosted the 19th annual “Woman of the Year” celebration on Monday, March 14, 2005. Eighty women, representing 79 Assembly districts and the Lieutenant Governor’s office, were honored at a special ceremony on the Assembly Floor. One of the Legislature’s largest events, the celebration honors women who have made significant contributions to their communities.

CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S CAUCUS JOINS EFFORT TO HELP FAMILIES GET THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WITH TAX CREDITS

Mar 08, 2005

Sacramento, CA - Federal and state tax credits can put thousands of dollars in the pockets of California families. That’s why the California Women’s Caucus, along with the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network and Parent Voices, is spreading the word that working parents may be eligible to lower their taxes or increase their refunds with these credits.

ASSEMBLY CELEBRATES GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY

Feb 06, 2005

Sacramento—Assemblymember Carol Liu (La Canada-Flintridge), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, presented a resolution, ACR 9, declaring today as Girls and Women in Sports Day. The theme of this year’s celebration is “More than a Game.”

“Participation in sports is truly more than a game. Athletics have a tremendous positive impact on the physical and psychological health of young women, which leads to increased success in educational and career goals,” said Liu. “We need to celebrate and encourage more women, both young and old, to embrace sports.”

LIU ELECTED CHAIR OF THE LEGISLATIVE WOMEN’S CAUCUS

Jan 25, 2005

SACRAMENTO — The Legislative Women’s Caucus announced Wednesday that it has elected Assemblymember Carol Liu (D – La Cañada Flintridge) to chair the caucus. The caucus held its first meeting of the year to announce incoming officers and to discuss its 2005 goals. Senator Christine Kehoe (D – San Diego) was named vice chair of the caucus.

Figueroa Announces Opening of Women’s History Month Exhibit

Mar 07, 2004

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

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

(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

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.