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SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) stood with former foster kids, families, advocates, workers, and foster youth serving organizations in Sacramento today to announce a package of six new Assembly bills to expand support for 60,000 foster youth and their families throughout California.

Assemblymember Ahrens shared, “I am deeply proud to introduce this package of...

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1831 (bill fact sheet) to impose reasonable parameters on the compensation of California State University (CSU) administrators, managers, and contractors. AB 1831 establishes a salary cap for all CSU administrators, managers, and contractors not to exceed 125% percent of the salary of the...

“Renée Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti: the names of two innocent and peaceful Americans killed by United States’ ICE agents that will never ever be forgotten.

For the second time in January of 2026, a fellow American was unjustly gunned down by agents of the federal government in the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Public servants in the United States swear an oath to uphold the...

Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens Issues Statement on Outrageous CSU Executive Pay Increases Amid Budget Shortfalls

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) issued a statement responding the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees approval of pay increases for CSU Campus President’s salaries, most of whom are already paid more than the President of the United States:

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SACRAMENTO, CA — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens’ (D-Silicon Valley) legislation Assembly Bill (AB) 243 which will reduce barriers to our higher education institutions for youth who are involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems.

Assemblymember Ahrens said, “I am proud to help break down bureaucratic barriers so that students can pursue their...

SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced signing Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens’ Assembly Bill (AB) 461 to repeal Section 270.1 of the California Penal Code and decriminalize truancy. Until this bill becomes law, Section 270.1 makes a parent or guardian of a student who is chronically truant guilty of a misdemeanor which includes punishment with a fine of up to $2,000 and imprisonment...

SANTA CLARA, CA — State Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) is hosting the first annual Grill & Govern Fall Harvest event in partnership with numerous community organizations, the City of Santa Clara, and Santa Clara City and County Firefighters, to build community and connect residents with state and local resources. The event features family-friendly activities and music, as well as...

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens’ (D-Silicon Valley) legislation to reduce barriers to our higher education institutions for youth who are involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems passed its final legislative hurdle today and now moves to the Governor’s desk for consideration of his signature.

Assembly Bill (AB) 243 will require higher education institutions to accept...