Senator Angelique Ashby
@SenatorAshby
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CA State Senator for Sac., Asst. Maj Leader, Biz. Prof & Econ Dev Chair. Alum UC Davis & McGeorge Law. Mom of 3. Comment Policy https://t.co/WgCDJxGFB3
Sacramento, CA
Joined December 2022
So honored to serve District 8 in the California State Senate. Here are my assignments for the 2025 legislative session… will give each role my very best. Thank you Pro Tem McGuire for the incredible opportunity to use these appointments to partner with colleagues across the
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More than six million Jewish people and others were brutally murdered during the Holocaust. Today, we commemorate and reflect upon the many lives lost. To learn more about the many victims, follow @AuschwitzMuseum. #YomHaShoah
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This evening, #TeamAshby attended an event that’s working to raise awareness of oppression that is happening to Sikh Communities in the State of Punjab in India.
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Team Ashby helped greet @VP Kamala Harris today as she landed in @TheCityofSac and headed to the Capitol to meet with legislators. All smiles on this beautiful, sunny, California day!
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As the Pac 12 looks to rebuild there is no doubt @sacstate is a contender. Proud to help lead the conversation:. “Sacramento State and every student in their athletics program deserves to compete in a conference that mirrors their talent, commitment and leadership,” said SAC 12
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present the SAC-12……. Below are the details on the committee created to get Sac State into the PAC-12 or Mountain West…
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On #InternationalWomansDay @katie_hanz @cassidyjdenny @BrizuelaLesley @Chellearie1 #Deb & @AngeliqueAshby ALL received beautiful bouquets from the only male in our Capitol office… @KevinAxel123 made certain that the 6 women he works with feel appreciated on this day! . ❤️
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Today I am excited to announce that @cassidyjdenny will be taking the reigns as leader of the Senate District 8 team. Cassidy has been serving as our Legislative Director and will now be our Chief of Staff. Please join me in congratulating Cassidy on her new role!
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Please join us in congratulating @BrizuelaLesley on her promotion as she is now the Senate District 8 Legislative Director. We are lucky to have this hardworking, intelligent, dedicated woman in an important leadership role on our team.
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Just like that, with a vote of .40 - 0, the Calif State Senate votes to make college debt free for former foster youth. I’m honored to help carry this effort & am grateful for partners like: .@ilike_mike @NancySkinnerCA @SenJohnLaird .@JBAforYouth .@SenToniAtkins .@CASenateDems
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An incredible day for @TheCityofSac as @Mayo_Steinberg announces that @WiltonRancheria has become majority owner of @SacRepublicFC and will build a new stadium in our urban core @thesacrailyards . This deal doesn’t happen without the 8 year effort of Mayor Steinberg. His
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.@ilike_mike and I introduced #SB307 which will make debt free College a reality for foster students in CA. My father spent his life fighting to improve the lives of children in foster care, and #SB307 is presented in honor of his incredible legacy.
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I’m proud to have supported SB14 in the Senate and was hopeful that it would make its way back to us and onto the Governor. I applaud @ShannonGroveCA for her hard work on this important bill. There can be no doubt that human trafficking of a minor is as serious as it gets.
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Today, the Senate recognized #TransDayofVisibility. California proudly supports transgender people, today and everyday.
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Help us welcome the newest member of #TeamAshby Elijah! He is a new dad, a former football safety, and an avid podcaster! #SD8
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Please join us in congratulating @KevinAxel123 on his promotion to Policy Analyst in the Senate District 8 office. Kevin is smart, resourceful, full of optimism and enthusiasm. We are grateful for the opportunity to have him on the team!
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Proud to help lead this effort for @sacstate. Fun to see the comments, some people hyped and ready to fight for Sac and others who say it’s not possible. I’ve been in a battle or two for Sacramento before - those seemed like unlikely wins too. One thing I have learned is.
Sac State to the Pac-12? After latest expansion, capital-area power brokers make a pitch
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Help us wish Senator @AngeliqueAshby a very Happy Birthday!. We hope you have the best day--from a grateful #TeamAshby. 🎂💜
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Welcome Amaya Childes to our SD8 legislative team! . Amaya is a Sacramento native, who graduated from San Diego State University and was a stand out Senate Fellow, in the office of @SenJoshBecker. Amaya is excited to serve her hometown & we are thrilled to have her!
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Congratulations to @TheCityofSac Vice Mayor @EricZGuerra on his appointment to CARB California Air Resources Board.
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For the last two and half years of my life I’ve been hanging out with this smart, kind, wonderful human. She has worked on my team since 2021, first on the campaign and for the past year and a few months, as my Chief of Staff. @katie_hanz 🧵
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Childcare champions of the California State Senate. Millions of families will benefit from their dedicated persistence. Thank you Senators.@NancySkinnerCA @MoniqueLimonCA . @CaWomensCaucus @CASenateDems
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Lauren Hammond, 1st African Am. woman elected to @TheCityofSac council, and a two decade employee of the Calif State Senate - passed away last night in her sleep, unexpectedly. Her beloved wife Margaret shared the tragic news this morning. She will be deeply missed. ❤️
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So proud of @cassidyjdenny This is well deserved recognition. She’s an absolute star. Watch out world, she’s coming.
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While not a surprise it’s still fun to see the accolades rolling in for @Golden1Center years after we opened the doors. Most of us knew how special this place would be, and how deserving @TheCityofSac and @SacramentoKings fans were for such a beautiful economic development
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Your Senate District 8 Legislative Team!!!! . They are incredible. Not only did they teach their rookie boss how the building works, they poured their hearts into efforts like making college debt free for foster youth. Our bills are either signed or on the Gov’s desk!
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Senate District 8 added another all out superstar to our team today. Daniel Washington took his oath and will now be our District Director. We are blessed to have his talent in service to our communities.
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This weekend we celebrated the marriage of my sweet son Nate and his beautiful bride Wesley. 🩵
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Thank you to @AlexCVassar and the @CAStateLibrary crew for bringing me this amazing piece of history… every woman ever elected to the California State Senate listed in order!. I’m #59. ❤️📚
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What an honor to sit with @MomsDemand volunteers and advocates… to hear their experiences and talk about their annual priorities. Proud to be a long time member and partner with these extraordinary leaders.
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Congratulations to @sacstate #SacStateRugby for becoming D1-AA champs! . #StingersUp @PrezNelsen @SacStateAlumni
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The honor of a lifetime to be recognized by @JBAforYouth alongside @ilike_mike as Burton Champion Award recipients for our dedication to youth in foster care & those experiencing homelessness. Our bill making college debt free for former foster youth is a game changer.
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Sacramento,.Today I lost a legislative battle that would have prioritized the development of a Cancer Center in our urban core. I’m so sorry the bill did not get enough votes to move on. Thank you for showing up. I am so proud to stand with you - always. 📸: line of support
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#DYK that on this day in 1854, #Sacramento became the California State Capitol? #SD8 . Check out this 🧵courtesy of #TeamAshby and .@AlexCVassar at @CAStateLibrary
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First day back is session for your California State Senate. Obligatory ‘1st day back’ selfie of Cassidy and me. #BestLegDirEver #CassidyAndMe #CAleg #SD8
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Congratulations to @EleniForCA as she continues to serve as Lt. Governor for the great state of California. Proud to call her a friend. #California
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Join us in wishing our amazing Legislative Aide, Amaya, a happy birthday!
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Happiest of birthdays to #TeamAshby Chief of Staff @katie_hanz! . We wish you the best of birthdays! 🎂
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From @CaityMapleD5 @CM_Talamantes and me to all of you and your families! . May your holidays be bright. ❤️💚
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Here’s a quick look ahead at our team’s newest assignments in the 2024 senate year. I better lace up my shoes. It’s going to be a busy year. 🩵
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A bit of good news on this post Election Day…. Please join us in congratulating Bhawan Cheema who has been promoted to Policy Analyst for the Senate District 8 team. Bhawan was raised in Natomas, attended Inderkum High School, graduated from UC Davis and has been involved in
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Friday was the last day to submit bills. Our SD8 team worked tirelessly to put together a package focused on: foster youth, education, literacy, libraries, climate, protecting workers, disability advocacy, mental health, small businesses, transparency & good govt. #LetsGo
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Congratulations to @TheCityofSac on a great outcome tonight!. This city loves @SacRepublicFC and now the @WiltonRancheria tribe will join @KevinNagleMLS in building a new stadium in @thesacrailyards . The tenacity and dedication of @Mayor_Steinberg on full display today in city
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Some goodbyes are impossible. He wouldn’t let me give this to him on the Senate floor. The humble man who swooped into @TheCityofSac and increased 4 year college grad rates @sacstate by 200% is now ready to retire. I love @PrezNelsen and will miss him deeply. #StingersUp
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Summer legislative session means lots of balancing, but Sofia and Alia are enjoying some time together while their Mom’s work on California’s biggest issues! . @AsmPilarSchiavo @AngeliqueAshby .@CaWomensCaucus . #SummerVibes #Moms
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Help our Team wish our wonderful Legislative Director @BrizuelaLesley a happy birthday! . She is the absolute best 💜
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Tyre Nichols was a mainstay in our community for part of his short life. A skateboarder, who enjoyed hanging out in Regency Park, part of a tight knit crew of young people who skated together in @TheCityofSac. I chose this photo of him because his smile is precious and beautiful.
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Your Senate District 8 legislative team and their Chief of Staff. Let’s Go!!!
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Today on the Senate floor, we honored outgoing Senate President pro Tempore @SenToniAtkins. She is a fair leader, someone who has led our state through many tough times. She’s a tough and pragmatic trailblazer, and I’m honored to have learned from her.
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What an absolute honor to join @ABC10 to talk about the life and legacy of a true California icon @SenFeinstein . Wore my @CaWomensCaucus pin in honor of her relentless efforts to uplift other women. Extra special to have my beautiful daughter with me in studio.
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Love this shot of @TheCityofSac Councilwomen @CM_Talamantes @CMMaiVang @CMKValenzuela @CaityMapleD5 standing strong for the women served by @SaintJohnsPRC #PartyForChange . For so many years Sacramento had only one woman. What a beautiful change! .#BeautyAndBrains #WomenLeaders
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She’s so worth fighting for. #ABetterTomorrow.
Saturday is Women's Equality Day! Watch and listen to Senator Ashby read an inspirational letter to her daughter for Women's Equality Day. @cawomenscaucus @SenatorAshby. #WomensEqualityDay #EqualRights #Equality #LetsGoGirls
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I was a poor, single, mom in law school. I worked full time, used food stamps, subsidized childcare and lived in low income housing. But I loved the law… every week in the pages of those law books there were stories of triumph, progress and advancement. Yes some set backs too….
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She was 90 & dealing with failing health, while not a surprise, it is extremely sad - the loss of an iconic trailblazer. The 1st woman to represent Cal in the US Senate. A female politician who taught us all to work together & never give up. May she rest in peace @SenFeinstein
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Thank you Mayor Heather Fargo and @mssociety for dropping by to talk to the #TeamAshby about ways we can support Californians living with #MS!
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It was my absolute honor to adjourn the California State Senate in memory of Lauren Hammond. She was an icon, trailblazer and mentor to many (including me), and @TheCityofSac’s first black woman elected to the City Council. @NWPCCA .
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The SD8 Capitol crew testing out the Senator’s seat. ❤️
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First committee hearing as Chair of the Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee. I am the 3rd woman in Senate history to do so. But it is the 1st time that every member of the B&P team (including the Chair and the Chair’s Legislative Director) are all women.
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Always a pleasure to join @CaWomenLead …but especially today as they celebrated 50 years and honored @SenToniAtkins . Photo with my friend & the org’s former Pres. @cassandrapye . Very grateful too for their mention of the late great Lauren Hammond. 💜
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Another day, another reason to add @sacstate to the PAC-12. @NCAA .partners: @SacramentoKings . #PAC12Ready #Sacramento .@Patterdude @DrLukeWood .@EricZGuerra @CarmichaelDave.
Sources: Sacramento Kings have offered to host Sacramento State University Men’s and Women’s basketball conference home games at Golden 1 Center — pending arena availability — as part of school’s effort to join the PAC-12 Conference or other FBS conferences.
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Those @SacramentoKings light the beam again tonight… every time I walk through this arena I feel so proud. What an amazing amenity and gathering space for everyone in our region. It is still so much #BiggerThanBasketball . #SacramentoProud #LightTheBeam #WorthFightingFor
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Grateful to this guy @GavinNewsom for supporting our Senate District 8 priorities. He & @JenSiebelNewsom visited @cityofrefugesac and saw the work they do in @TheCityofSac to serve homeless families. 8 mil dollars will go to growing this impactful program, including housing.
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Today @GavinNewsom signed the budget. Inside that budget are many things to be proud of, including my bill to make college debt free for foster youth in California - which is now funded state law. Thank you to @ilike_mike, 22 other coauthors & our sponsor @JBAforYouth
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During #WomensHistoryMonth we want to honor one of our fav leaders, @CM_Talamantes . Daughter of immigrants who made her way thru @ucdavis & worked for @BarackObama admin on closing the achievement gap for students of color, now the 1st female to serve @TheCityofSac Dist. 3.
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Last night @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom lit the State Capitol Christmas tree for the season… which means now we can all drive, bike or walk by and enjoy it each evening of this holiday season. And tonight the State Menorah will be lit in observance of night one of Hanukkah. ❤️
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RBG was a hero to me because she was living, breathing proof that a Mom could make it through law school while working and taking care of little ones. #RBG #WomensHistoryMonth
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My statement on the $4.6 million dollar state investment in Old Sacramento, a shared City and State landmark. It’s a great day for our Sacramento waterfront.
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Tower Bridge Dinner is always a great night in beautiful Sacramento. @CM_Talamantes @CMKValenzuela @CaityMapleD5 @CMMaiVang .@TheCityofSac
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I’d like to thank the @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom for signing these important bills that will help improve student literacy rates and support student mental health, protect the state from drought, renovate and update the CA Firefighters’ Memorial, & reduce trauma among youth. 🧵
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Behind the scenes in Senate District 8… stay tuned to hear more about my sweet girl joining me in the senate studios today to talk about the importance of women having a seat at the table.
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What an honor, ready to give the State of California everything I've got.
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Chief! Chief! Chief! Chief! 🎂. Join all of us at #TeamAshby as we wish our Chief @cassidyjdenny a happy birthday!💜
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This is a welcome sight for our beautiful state… a full Lake Shasta (California’s largest reservoir). Gorgeous to behold. @BrianDahleCA @SenJohnLaird @GavinNewsom
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Senator Ashby and her team look forward to the opportunities ahead in response to the announced changes to Senate leadership and committee assignments.
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Just wanted to share a picture of @KevinAxel123 with his first business cards! 🙌. Kevin is a rockstar, and we are so excited to have him on #TeamAshby.
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Such a great night among friends, cheering for our @SacRepublicFC team on this their 10 year anniversary in @TheCityofSac . Thank you @KevinNagleMLS for a great party! . @Mayor_Steinberg @CaityMapleD5 @CM_Talamantes @CMKValenzuela @EricZGuerra @CMMaiVang . @Sac_Battalion
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Joined @sacstate students today to talk about building consensus and finding ways forward - even in difficult situations. What a great group: thoughtful, engaged and learning to serve.
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Congratulations to @Mayor_Steinberg and @TheCityofSac Council on a unanimous vote tonight to invest in: Old Sacramento’s waterfront, to build a hotel adjacent to the convention center, and to provide support to retain large scale music festivals. Proud to contribute some State
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So excited to add this superstar to #TeamAshby this week. He will be a Legislative Aide serving Senate District 8. Welcome aboard Kevin Guzman! #SD8 #LetsGo #SwearingIn
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The Senate District 8 team is out in support of @CLCA_Foundation and our own @BrizuelaLesley tonight in @TheCityofSac @DowntownSac . Celebrating @DoloresHuerta ❤️
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Help #TeamAshby wish Kevin a very Happy Birthday! 🎂. Kevin is a vital member of my #CapitolOffice--he staffs many different policy areas to include Public Safety and the Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee. #SD8
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Things we learned today. Little Alia is not a fan of being recognized on the Senate floor (too much attention). @SenJohnLaird is a great seatmate. Senator @Portantino has yummy treats. Senator @MoniqueLimonCA takes beautiful photos. ❤️. @CASenateDems @SenToniAtkins @ilike_mike
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Not quite back to Sac yet, but on my way… after three days of mtgs in DC focused on advocating for California with a few Senate colleagues from across the golden state. Saw a number of familiar faces while walking the halls of those government buildings.
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This is news to no one who lives here in #SD8!. “Sacramento among the ‘best cities for foodies,’ study says”.
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Want to extend my deepest gratitude to @TheCityofSac Convention Center team, as well as @SacPolice for their assistance tonight at the @CA_Dem convention. Grateful that a challenging situation was resolved without further incident. #Sacramento.
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The ladies of SD8 (missing one)…. #WomensHistoryMonth2023 . 📸 credit: Kevin . The set up: The shot:
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When Senators need a bit of fresh air on these long legislative days they can step out of the chambers onto this beautiful portico and take a moment to collect their thoughts. #FreshmanYear
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My Dad survived two tours of duty deployed overseas in the @usairforce . I remember when he took me to see the names of his friends on the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC who did lose their lives. Some families have given the unthinkable for our freedom. #MemorialDay
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#TeamAshby is coming together… stay tuned for our next round of new teammates. We gathered on the west steps today to welcome (and swear in) @BrizuelaLesley and @JayParambir . #SD8 #Teamwork #LetsGo
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Our team presented our first bill in committee today. SB314 passed 6-0 and calls for @SacCountyCA to use an Independent Redistricting Process (like @TheCityofSac, 1/2 dozen other counties, and the State). #Transparency . Thank you @AndresRamos_CA for testifying in support.
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On the 1st day of #BlackHistoryMonth we are celebrating this incredibly talented young Black woman. @cassidyjdenny is our Leg Director and the incoming Chair to the @clbsassociation .A leader in her own right, Cassidy is the perfect person to honor today (and really, everyday).
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