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Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) Chosen to be CA Assembly Speaker
On February 28, the California Assembly chose Karen Bass (D-Los
Angeles) as its Speaker. She is the first African-American woman to
lead a legislative chamber in any state. Essentially she is also the first
woman to head the Assembly (Republican Doris Allen held the
position temporarily in 1995). For more, read the San Jose Mercury
News story.
Angeles) as its Speaker. She is the first African-American woman to
lead a legislative chamber in any state. Essentially she is also the first
woman to head the Assembly (Republican Doris Allen held the
position temporarily in 1995). For more, read the San Jose Mercury
News story.
Women Gaining Faster in Congress than at State Level
There are now more women in Congress than at any time, but at the
state level, the number of women serving in legislatures has leveled
off. Why?? Read more.
state level, the number of women serving in legislatures has leveled
off. Why?? Read more.
Women in Ohio Politics are Really Falling Behind
Once 15th in the nation in terms of women serving in state
legislatures, Ohio has fallen to 40th. Read Akron Beacon Journal
story.
legislatures, Ohio has fallen to 40th. Read Akron Beacon Journal
story.