Task Force on Women's Issues

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...