Heading to Albany: Activist Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas hopes to produce change from the inside
Jul 24, 2020 - This year’s primaries saw a wave of progressive candidates unseat longtime Assembly incumbents. Today, we met one of those primary winners, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and discussed her goals for office.
New York continues to invest in abortion access
Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas talks about a $25 million state commitment to expand access to abortion services.
Closing the gaps in the state’s health insurance coverage
Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas wants the state to offer health insurance coverage to low-income, undocumented adults.
Solutions to combatting hunger in New York
Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, talks about the state of food insecurity in New York.
Lawmaker champions expanded access to emergency contraception
Legislation from Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas requires SUNY and CUNY campuses make emergency contraception available.
Addressing child hunger in schools
Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas wants all kids in New York to be able to access free lunch and breakfast at school.
Improving the lives of transgender New Yorkers
Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas discusses new bills signed into law and unfinished business for the state.
Meeting the mental health needs of students
Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas carries legislation requiring mental health professionals at every school district.
Guaranteeing insurance coverage for all abortions
Legislation from Assemblyman Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, would close a gap in state abortion regulations.
Improving New York’s demographic data collection
The state may collect more accurate info on the population of New Yorkers of Middle Eastern and North African descent.
