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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...

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California State Legislature passed Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens’ Assembly Bill (AB) 461 which will repeal Section 270.1 of the California Penal Code and decriminalize truancy if it is signed into law by the Governor. Section 270.1 makes a parent or guardian of a student who is chronically truant guilty of a misdemeanor and includes punishment with a fine of up to $2,000 and...

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California State Assembly today voted in concurrence and passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1326 authored by Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) sending the bill to the Governor’s desk. If signed into law, AB 1326 will help protect individual Californian’s and the public’s health by enshrining the right to wear a health mask in public places.

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SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1314 authored by Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) to reduce bureaucratic barriers to housing homeless foster youth by standardizing transitional housing contracts.

Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens said, “As someone who firsthand experienced homelessness, I am deeply appreciative to my colleagues for...

SAN JOSE, CA — Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) announced honoring Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley) with their Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award at their newly launched Back-to-School Summer Health Fair.

The Health Fair, which is open to the general public, is Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., at the AACI Community Health Center located at: 2400 Moorpark...