Tag: Toni Atkins
Legislative Analyst Reports: California Facing $58 Billion Budget Deficit Over Next Few Years
According to a new report released by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) on Friday, California will likely face a budget deficit of $58 billion over the next few years, with massive spending cuts likely to come because of less than...
Senator Toni Atkins Announces Possible 2026 Gubernatorial Run
Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) announced on Thursday that she is currently looking into a gubernatorial run in 2026, potentially joining a handful of candidates who have already announced three years before the election is to take place. Originally from...
Newsom Signs Bill Ending California’s Anti-LGBT Travel Ban Law To 26 States
A bill to end California’s travel ban to 26 “anti-LGBT law” was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after it had been approved by the Assembly. Senate Bill 447, authored by Senator Toni...
Bill To End California’s Anti-LGBT Travel Ban Law To 26 States Passes Assembly
A bill to end California’s travel ban to “anti-LGBT law” states passed the Assembly on Tuesday, moving the bill to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 447, authored by Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), would end California’s ant-LGBT law travel ban...
Senator Mike McGuire Announced As Next CA Senate Pro Tem
Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) announced late on Monday that she would be stepping down from being the Senate leader early next year, with Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) named her replacement following a unanimous vote by the Democratic...
State Sen. Kelly Seyarto Selected As Next Senate GOP Caucus Chair
Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) announced on Monday that Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) will succeed Senator Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach) as the new Senate Republican Caucus Chair on September 1st, resulting in the latest shakeup of leadership in Sacramento. Nguyen has...