Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Releases Statement on Affirmative Action Rulings
Jun 30, 2023
NEW YORK, NY June 30, 2023 – In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in both Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Releases Statement on Scotus LGBTQ+ Discrimination Ruling
Jun 23, 2023
NEW YORK, NY – In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement:...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Celebrates Historic Reparations Win on Juneteenth Holiday
Jun 19, 2023
HARLEM, NY (June 19, 2023) - After passing a New York State Reparations & Remedies Commissions, the members of the New York State’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (Caucus), led by Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont),...
Conservationist of the Year: NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus
Jun 13, 2023
CROWN POINT, N.Y. (June 13, 2023) – The Adirondack Council will present its Conservationist of the Year Award to the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative (BPHA) Caucus, led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont),...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Releases Statement on Governor’s NYS Board of Parole Nominees
Jun 8, 2023
(ALBANY, NY June 8, 2023) – In light of the Governor’s nominations to the New York State Board of Parole, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following...
Caucus members to be Honored at In-Person ‘Forever Wild Day’ Celebration July 15
Jun 6, 2023
CROWN POINT, N.Y. (June 6, 2023) – The Adirondack Council will present its Conservationist of the Year Award to the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative (BPHA) Caucus, led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont),...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, And Asian Legislative Caucus Unveils Comprehensive Policy Agenda
May 23, 2023
ALBANY, NY (May 23, 2023) – The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (Caucus), led by Chair Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, is proud to announce its policy agenda aimed at addressing critical issues affecting Black, Latino,...
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus, Adams Administration, and Union Leaders Rally for Passage of Community Hiring Legislation
May 19, 2023
NEW YORK, NY May 19, 2023 – The Adams administration today co-hosted a rally with members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus, as well as union officials and community advocates to urge state lawmakers to pass legislation...
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Highlights Budget Wins and Post-Budget Legislative Priorities
May 2, 2023
ALBANY, NY (May 2, 2023) – This week, the members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus voted to advance their priorities from the 2023 People’s Budget in the SFY24 Enacted Budget. Together, the Caucus held firm throughout...
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, And Asian Legislative Caucus Releases Statement on Senate & Assembly Budget Proposals
Mar 16, 2023
ALBANY, NY (March 16, 2023) – In response to the release of the Senate and Assembly Budget proposals, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus released the following statement:...
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Expands Its Diversity and Footprint in the Legislature
Jan 25, 2023
ALBANY, NY (January 25, 2023) – This week, Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (BPHA Caucus) inducted 12 new members to its body, expanding on the geographical and ideological diversity of the membership. Under the BPHA Caucus...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian Legislative Caucus Calls for Recognition of Diwali as a School Holiday
Jan 24, 2023
ALBANY, NY (January 24, 2023) – This week, the Caucus supported a coalition of community leaders and organizations calling for New York State schools to recognize Diwali as a holiday. The group, which includes members of the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh communities,...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Releases Statement on Monterey Park Mass Shooting
Jan 23, 2023
ALBANY, NY (January 23, 2023) – In response to the recent mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, the members of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, led by Chair Assemblywoman Michaele Solages (D-Nassau), released...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian Legislative Caucus Celebrates Lunar New Year and Recognizes Contributions of Asian American Community
Jan 20, 2023
Albany, New York January 20, 2023 - Today, Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian Legislative Caucus released the following statement in recognition of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, which begins on January 22nd and...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, And Asian Legislative Caucus Releases Response to Annual State of the State Address
Jan 10, 2023
ALBANY, NY (January 10, 2023) – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul shared her vision to propel New York State forward in her annual State of the State address. Last month, the Caucus released its 2023 People’s Budget Framework with the stated mission of...
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus Releases Framework for Their Annual People’s Budget
Dec 22, 2022
ALBANY, NY (December 22, 2022) – Under the leadership of Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (AD 22), the members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released “The People’s Budget” – an annual document that...
Caucus Members Joined by Legislative Colleagues in Passing Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention During Ongoing Pandemic
Aug 20, 2022
ALBANY, NY (December 28, 2020) – Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus were joined by their colleagues today to advance legislation to prevent evictions and foreclosures across New York State. The...
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Condemns White Supremacist Violence
May 16, 2022
ALBANY, NY – In the wake of Saturday’s domestic-terrorist attack , Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (AD-22), gathered in the State Capitol Building to condemn...
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus Will Stand in Solidarity with the Buffalo Community & Condemn White Supremacist Violence
May 15, 2022
WHAT: Members of the New York State’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus (BPHA) will gather in Albany on Monday, May 16th in solidarity with the Buffalo community to denounce white supremacy and call for the expeditious release...
BPHA Legislative Caucus Announces Support for Just Pay for Human Service Workers
Mar 15, 2022
ALBANY, NY (March 15, 2022) — The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic,& Asian Legislative Caucus today held a press conference to announce their support for the funding and enforcement of an automatic annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on all human...
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