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For Women’s Herstory Month, the Task Force on Women’s Issues Rallied and Called for Gender Equity in the FY 2026 Budget

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Albany, NY – Today, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Chair of the Task Force on Women’s Issues was joined by Task Force members Assembly Members Sarah Clark, Grace Lee, Claire Valdez, Gabriella Romero, Emily Gallagher, Larinda Hooks, and Anna...

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is Appointed Chair of the State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues

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Albany, NY – On Thursday New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced leadership appointments for the beginning of the 2025 Albany Legislative Session. Speaker Heastie appointed Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas as Chair of the Task...

Chair Invite for April 30 Meeting

Women’s Issues April 30 Invite

March is Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month

Women’s Issues March 1 Invite

Chair Welcome Letter

Approved SFY 2018-19 Budget to Include Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the approved SFY 2018-19 Budget includes measures to address the scourge of sexual harassment that has for too long burdened victims personally, financially and professionally. "The ongoing culture of sexual...

Assembly 2018-19 Spending Plan Includes Legislation to Confront Sexual Harassment

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the Assembly SFY 2018-19 Budget includes a comprehensive package of laws to address the scourge of sexual harassment that injures victims personally, financially and professionally. "The Assembly Majority...

Assembly Announces Passage of Legislation to Protect Women's Reproductive Rights and Ensure Access to Options for Family Planning

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymembers Deborah Glick, Kevin Cahill, Ellen Jaffee and Rebecca A. Seawright today announced passage of three bills that would protect reproductive rights for women and ensure New Yorkers have access...

Governor Signs Jaffee Bill Giving Sexual Assault Victims Life-Saving Medicine

Albany, NY – Breaking down major barriers to treatment for victims of sexual assault, Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) today announced Governor Cuomo has signed in to law her bill to provide expanded HIV-prevention medication and care to all who...

Jaffee Votes to Increase Minimum Wage for over 1 Million New Yorkers

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) today joined the Assembly in passing legislation to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 per hour beginning January 2013, while also increasing the minimum wage for food-service workers who...

Jaffee Introduces, Leads Passage of Equal Pay Legislative Package

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) yesterday introduced and led to passage in the Assembly a legislative package to help end wage discrimination statewide, as well as a resolution proclaiming April 17, 2012, as Equal Pay Day in New...

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Jessica González-Rojas

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Albany, NY 12248