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Assembly Member González-Rojas, advocates push for gender equity funding in New York budget

By sobrien Posted on March 13, 2025

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined gender equity advocates and fellow elected officials on the steps of the Capitol last week. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas

March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined fellow elected officials and representatives from a number of non-profits advocating for gender equality at the State Capitol in Albany last week to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to center gender equity in the FY26 Budget.

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Assembly Member González-Rojas, advocates push for gender equity funding in New York budget

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