The California Legislative Progressive Caucus is a
California
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political organization
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composed of
progressive members of the
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature (the upper house being the California State Senate). The Assembly convenes, along with the State Senate, at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, Califor ...
. It was formed in 2019 and currently has 29 members.
The caucus is chaired by Assembly Member
Alex Lee (D-San Jose).
Guiding principles for the caucus include "fighting for economic justice and economic security for all, protecting and preserving civil rights and civil liberties, promoting secure and peaceful communities for all residents, and advancing environmental protection and climate change policies."
References
External links
Official Assembly website of the Legislative Progressive Caucus
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California State Legislature
Democratic Party (United States) organizations
Progressivism in the United States
Progressive organizations in the United States
Organizations established in 2019