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Senator Ashby And Her Team Look Forward To The Opportunities Ahead

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento) responds to the news coming out of the office of the President pro Tempore today, announcing several key changes in leadersh

Happy Thanksgiving! As we head into the season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you. Being in the California State Senate is the honor of a lifetime.
Fairytale Town to build welcome center, set to open in 2024

FOX40.COM) — A new welcome center is under construction at Fairytale Town with an opening date set for April 2024. 

Senator Ashby Announces Five Bills Signed by Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Angelique V. Ashby (D-Sacramento) released a statement after five of her bills--SB 321 (Youth Literacy Act), SB 350 (Student Support for Mental Health and Bereavement), SB 374 (Firefighter Memorial Park Restoration Act), SB 578 (Trauma-Informed Harm Reduction for Youth), and SB 659 (California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023) – were signed by Governor Newsom this evening. He also vetoed SB 731, her Return to Office Employee Notification Act.

Governor Newsom Signs Ashby Bill Creating Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission In Sacramento County SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Angelique V. Ashby (D-Sacramento) released the following statement after her bill, SB 314 was signed by Governor Newsom.
Legislative Update

A few updates and some fast facts as we close out the last few days of session. Yesterday, the Legislature held the last Appropriations Committee hearing of the year.

Rising Stars: Cassidy Denny, Legislative Director for Sen. Angelique Ashby

As the Legislative Director to Senator Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), Cassidy Denny has achieved a career that she could only dream of just five years ago.

New California Law Makes It Possible For Foster Youth To Attend College For Free

Foster youth in California will now be able to attend college free of charge thanks to new legislation. The legislation, SB 307, which was introduced by Senators Angelique V. Ashby and Mike, McGuire was signed into the state budget on July 10.

California Passes State Legislation That Allows Foster Youth To Attend State Colleges For Free

This is a huge win for foster youth located in the state of California. According to Los Angeles, CA’s KTLA 5, foster children in the state that is home to Hollywood will be able to attend college for free, thanks to a new law.