California Legislative Black Caucus Holds Press Conference Denouncing Recent SCOTUS Decision on Affirmative Action
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus held a press conference denouncing the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action.
Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson Congratulates Speaker Robert Rivas on Being Sworn in As California’s 71st Assembly Speaker
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas was sworn in as the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly. Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson issued the following statement:
California Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill To Protect TGI Youth
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Assembly Judiciary Committee today advanced Assembly Bill 957, The TGI (Transgender, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex) Youth Empowerment Act, by Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City).
California Assembly Passes Climate-Resilient Food & Farming Bill
California’s agricultural sector plays a key role in fighting our climate crisis. On the one hand, agriculture emits approximately 8% of the state’s total greenhouse gases. That percentage would be much higher if it accounted for emissions throughout the entire food and farming supply chain. On the other hand, climate change—drought, flooding, wildfires, and extreme temperatures—also disrupts farms and food systems.
Leaders Flexing Collective Might - Assemblymember Lori Wilson Making Most Of First Year
Today the names of Black women are synonymous with California politics. Women such as future Congress members Barbara Lee; Diane Watson; Maxine Waters, who went viral reclaiming her time in 2017; and Karen Bass, who recently was elected Los Angeles’ first female and second Black mayor. Women like Holly Mitchell, who created legislation that solidified African Americans’ “natural” right to wear their hair however they want in the workplace.
The California Black Media Political Playback: California Legislative Black Caucus Chair Lori Wilson Is Receiving Medical Treatment for Cancer
On Friday, California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Chair Lori Wilson (D-Suisun) announced that she is receiving treatment for Breast Cancer.
The lawmaker, who was elected last year, thanked supporters for all the love and support she has received and assured constituents that she will still be fighting for their interests.
Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson’s Legislation Addressing Infant Formula Shortage Passes Committee with Unanimous Support
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson (D–Suisun City) announced the passage of her Assembly Bill 228, relating to the infant formula shortage. AB 228 would require the California Department of Public Health to implement a program that creates a strategic stockpile of baby formula that could be tapped to ease future shortages.
Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson Announces the Advancement of the Freedom from Face Surveillance Act
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to advance AB 1034, the Freedom from Face Surveillance Act. This bill revives a previous law, expired in January 2023, which prohibited the use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance on police body cameras.
California Assembly Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect TGI Youth
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Assembly Judiciary Committee today advanced Assembly Bill 957, The TGI (Transgender, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex) Youth Empowerment Act, by Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City).