Women’s caucus elects leaders

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Women’s Caucus, consisting of the 34 female legislators,
has elected state Sen. Hanna M. Gallo, D-Dist. 12 of Cranston as its chairwoman.
Rep. Denise C. Aiken, D-Dist. 35 of Warwick is first vice chair; Sen. Donna M.
Walsh, D-Dist. 25 of Charlestown, Westerly, Richmond and Hopkinton is second vice
chair; Rep. Christine H. Callahan, R-Dist. 99 of Middletown, Newport is treasurer;
and Rep. Joanne M. Giannini, D-Dist. 7 of Providence is secretary. The caucus
said it will work to bring traditional “women’s issues” such as domestic violence,
pay equity and day care into the mainstream by promoting them as policies in the
legislative and budgetary processes.