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.
Growing state support for universal school meals
Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas makes the case for spending more than $300 million subsidizing school meals.
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.
