Last week California State Senate President Pro Tem @MoniqueLimonCA made the 2026 leadership and committee appointments. I am honored to have been selected for the following assignments.

Opening Statement. 🇺🇸

JUST IN: Democratic leadership in the California State Senate and California State Assembly including Senate President Pro Tempore @MoniqueLimonCA (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Speaker @RobertRivas_CA (D-Salinas) have reached a budget agreement ahead of Monday’s deadline. Much to read up on this. They say many proposed cuts were either delayed or avoided altogether. Here is what was just released (1/2): “The following is an overview of the 2026-27 budget agreement: Health •Rejects immediate Medi-Cal asset limit cuts: There is no change to the asset test in 2026-27, and the asset limit would be lowered to $21,000 in 2027-28, instead of moving to the Governor’s proposed $2,000 limit now. •Delays immediate Medi-Cal dental cuts: Delays dental supplemental payment cuts and UIS dental cuts by 12 months. •Prevents an automatic UIS premium increase next year: Gives the next Governor authority to decide whether UIS premiums should increase next year, rather than locking in the increase now. •Delays restricted-scope Medi-Cal changes for asylees and other qualified immigrants:Adopts the Governor’s May Revision proposal to shift asylees and other impacted qualified immigrants to restricted-scope Medi-Cal, but not until 2027-28. •Funds Medi-Cal eligibility workload: The agreement provides additional funding for county eligibility workload tied to H.R. 1. •UIS fee-for-service options:Gives the state time to investigate alternatives before moving forward with the UIS fee-for-service transition. •Delays most clinic cuts: Delays most clinic cuts by 12 months, giving providers and patients additional time. •Supports distressed hospitals: Authorizes up to $190 million in distressed hospital loans •Lowers Covered California premiums: Provides $110 million to lower premiums for low-income Covered California enrollees, for a total of $300 million •Protects reproductive health care and gender-affirming care:Adds $40 million for reproductive health care and $26 million for gender-affirming care. Human Services & Safety Net •Rejects IHSS cuts: The agreement fully rejects the Governor’s proposed IHSS cuts, protecting seniors and people with disabilities who rely on in-home care. •Supports food banks: $100 million for CalFood, including $70 million above the Governor’s proposal, to help keep food banks stocked. •Funds CalFresh eligibility workload: The agreement provides additional funding for county eligibility workload tied to H.R. 1. •Rejects Adult Protective Services cuts: Rejects the Governor’s proposed cut to Adult Protective Services. •Protects immigrant communities: $80 million more than the Governor for immigration legal services across several programs. •Supports diaper banks: $16.5 million for diaper banks. Housing & Homelessness •Invests in homelessness solutions: Provides $900 million for HHAP, the state’s local homelessness program, which is $400 million more than the Governor proposed. •Builds affordable housing:Provides $500 million for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. •Supports multifamily housing:Provides $200 million for the Multifamily Housing Program. •Keeps housing bond work moving: Anticipates a November 2026 housing bond to build more affordable homes faster and improve housing opportunity. •Keeps families housed: $100 million for housing stability programs. Schools & Child Care •Delivers higher Prop. 98 funding and a payback commitment: Compared to the Governor’s May Revision, the agreement provides roughly $2.7 billion more for schools and community colleges across 2025-26 and 2026-27, while committing to a reliable schedule to pay districts the $3.9 billion omitted from the May Revision. •Invests in special education: Increases special education base rates and cost pools by $2.4 billion ongoing.”

#TeamAshby would like to thank the team at the Sutter Health University for the invitation to the launch of their new Mobile Simulation Lab. This incredible training resource represents years of work and collaboration toward providing nursing staff with one of the most advanced medical learning environments in the country. Kaitlynn Thurman and her colleagues will be touring multiple @SutterHealth sites in the coming months to demonstrate their mobile curriculum across emergency care, pediatric services, and more. Congratulations to everyone at Sutter Health, and we can’t wait to see your team take full advantage of this amazing training tool for new nurses! #SutterHealth #MobileSimLab

Take a break and get outside, June 14th is free admission to our beautiful national parks! It’s a perfect day to enjoy our shared public lands and make the most of summer.

#TeamAshby had a great time cheering on @westlakecharter’s Class of 2026 as they walked across the stage! Congratulations, you should be proud of all that you’ve accomplished. Thank you to those who supported these students outside the classroom, and to Westlake Charter teachers, admin, and staff for guiding them through their academic journeys. @NatomasUSD @sumitimehta

63 years ago, the Equal Pay Act was signed into law, advancing the fight for fairness in the workplace. But today, wage gaps still persist - reminding us that there’s more work to do to ensure equal pay for equal work. #EqualPayDay #PayEquity #GenderEquity

#TeamAshby would like to thank The Ability Experience for making one of their first stops on their 2026 Journey of Hope cross-country bike ride at the CA State Capitol this afternoon. Appreciation also goes out to Marc Laver from @UCPsacramento and Northern California and the American River Bike Patrol for organizing today’s event. These young men from Pi Kappa Phi will spend the next two months cycling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., to help raise awareness for those who live with developmental disabilities. This summer, they helped raise over $350,000 nationwide toward resources to help with education, job placement assistance, and sports participation. We wish them a safe trip and look forward to celebrating their 40th Anniversary next year! #TheAbilityExperience #JourneyofHope #SacUCP #ARBikePatrol

Application Period Open! The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (@CCSWG) is looking for enthusiastic young women and girls ages 14–20 from across California to join the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)! Youth Councilmembers will: Gain hands-on experience with California’s policy process Shape policies impacting young people Build leadership and advocacy skills Connect with youth statewide Access mentorship and have meaningful, transformative conversations The application period runs May 15 – July 15, 2026 ( PM PT). Don’t miss your opportunity to make a difference for California! Learn more at: women.ca.gov/youth-advisory-…

June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time to honor the generations of immigrants who have helped build our communities, strengthen our economy, and shape the rich diversity of California and our nation. #TeamAshby celebrates the stories, resilience, and contributions of immigrant families everywhere.

Congratulations to these students of @ArtsVelez School on qualifying for the National Martial Arts Alliance 2026 State Championship! #TeamAshby appreciated the opportunity to personally wish each student luck and recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their training. Please help us wish them luck as they represent Senate District 8 at the state championship!

#TeamAshby cheering on Sac Republic this evening with friends and family ❤️ Let’s go Sacramento! ⚽️

Today, Team Ashby had a great time attending Celebrate North Sacramento at Robertson Park! The community came together for an afternoon filled with delicious food, family fun, live music, and a wide variety of valuable community resources. #TeamAshby #CelebrateNorthSacramento #CommunityStrong

RT @AngeliqueAshby: No precincts to walk this weekend. Thank goodness. So a bike ride and books in the park with my best girl…. 🩵 #Sacra…