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Senator Ashby Bill to Keep Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove on Track Passes Assembly Local Government Committee Unanimously

SACRAMENTO, CA – SB 739 allows the City of Elk Grove to use a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) construction contract for the Sacramento Region’s new zoo in Elk Grove, helping the City jump start the project and keep costs low.

Paris Hilton is the latest celebrity with a bill

It was a somber, and at times tearful, gathering today as legislators and advocates promoted a bill to hold behavioral treatment centers for teens more accountable.

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

Senator Ashby Praises Governor For Declaring Emergency Across California

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Senator Angelique V. Ashby (D-Sacramento) thanks Governor Newsom for his response to the ongoing winter storm.

Join Senator Ashby, Mayor Steinberg and Councilmember Talamantes for a Town Hall Join Senator Angelique V. Ashby, Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Councilmember Karina Talamantes for a Town Hall
Open for a list of fun holiday events in Senate District 8 ​The Holiday Season is upon us, and it’s my hope that you are able to spend time with your family and loved ones this year.
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.