In her first speech as a US Senator, Laphonza Butler of California laid out a progressive agenda that includes advocating for paid family leave, affordable child care, and home care for the elderly. She also pledged to fight for LGBTQ rights, racial justice, and climate change mitigation. Butler is the first Black woman to serve in the Senate from California and was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to replace former Senator Kamala Harris, who is now Vice President. There is no specific legislation mentioned in the article.
Don’t miss out on this insightful first speech by Senator Laphonza Butler of California, where she outlines her progressive agenda for the state and the nation. Click the link below to dive deeper into her plans to address critical issues such as paid family leave, affordable child care, home care for the elderly, as well as her commitment to fight for LGBTQ rights, racial justice, and climate change mitigation.