NewsLabor unions have been at the center of Assemblymember Liz Ortega’s life since early childhood and the centerpiece of her career. Her mother made the dangerous journey alone in 1980 with two small children, without telling other family members about her plan. Kumagai ran to the right of Ortega, stressing his support for public safety and vowing to back Gov. Naturally, Ortega was appointed to the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee, along with spots on the Higher Education, Insurance and Public Safety committees. Ortega said she intends to play the long game in the Legislature, introducing a “relatively small” package of legislation this year.

Source: The Guardian March 28, 2023 12:02 UTC