"If you're a former foster youth, there should be no barrier to your success in college..." On the latest Then There's California podcast episode, Senator Angelique Ashby & Cody Van Felden, a former foster youth, discuss SB 307, the 'College For Foster Youth Act.' Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/sb-307-the-col…

DON'T MISS our latest "Then There's California" podcast episode with Senator Angelique Ashby & Cody Van Felden, a former foster youth, discussing SB 307, the 'College For Foster Youth Act.' Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/sb-307-the-col…?

On the latest Then There's California episode, Senator Caroline Menjivar tells us she feels 'way more confident' in her 2nd year in office, focused on state budget matters & the needs of her district...while navigating life as a lesbian lawmaker, spouse, & daughter. Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/a-second-year-…

After time spent last year acclimating herself to being a newly-elected lawmaker, Senator Caroline Menjivar says she is back in 2024..."with a vengeance!" Listen to the San Fernando Valley state senator share her story on our latest Then There's California podcast episode: thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/a-second-year-…

On the latest Then There's California episode, the new Senate Majority Leader, Senator Lena Gonzalez shares her viewpoints on the growing number of women in elected office, pay disparity & 'occupational segregation,' reproductive rights...and the movie "Barbie!" Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/a-a-conversati…

DON'T MISS our latest Then There's California podcast episode, with Senator Lena Gonzalez, the new CA Senate Majority Leader!

With her time in the legislature ending this fall, Nancy Skinner talks to Then There's California about her progressive public policy she takes pride in, the gender equality fight she has championed...& the little granddaughter who brings her joy. Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/senator-nancy-…

DON'T MISS our latest "Then There's California" podcast episode, as Nancy Skinner talks legacy - her record of progressive public policy, her fight for gender equality and representation...and the little granddaughter who brings her joy. Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/senator-nancy-…

On the latest episode, for PrideMonth2024, we meet Senator Steve Padilla, who shares his story of coming out as a gay man & lawmaker in SoCal, & his reflections on the continued fight to remove barriers of prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/senator-steve-…

On the latest Then There's California podcast, Senator Susan Rubio is joined by the children & advocates of entertainers Casey Kasem, Mickey Rooney & Nichelle Nichols, to discuss her SB 1106, which will reduce the alarming rate of elder abuse in conservatorships. Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/sb-1106-elder-…

On the latest Then There's California podcast episode, Senator Susan Eggman tell us that when her legislative career ends this fall, she wants to continue to be invested in implementing the important legislation she has worked so hard to pass over the years, coaching and mentoring young

On the latest Then There's California podcast episode ~ As Senator Anthony Portantino prepares to leave the legislature this fall, he speaks about how communication with constituents, family viewpoints - and the human condition - have continually informed his public policy priorities. ...And he

DON'T MISS our latest Then There's California podcast episode, featuring Senator Anthony Anthony Portantino who looks back at his legislative service, and how he prioritizes & celebrates the link between public policy and the art of communication & conversation. Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/senator-anthon…

On the occasion of the recent 'Willie L. Brown, Jr. Day' at the State Capitol, the legendary Assembly Speaker & San Francisco Mayor Emeritus joined State Senator Senator Steven Bradford for a Then There's California podcast conversation about the art of bipartisan politics, reparations & racism,

DON'T MISS...our latest Then There's California podcast episode! Opinions & perspectives - on the past, present & future - from Senator Steven Bradford and legendary Assembly Speaker Emeritus Willie L. Brown, Jr. Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/senator-steven…

On the latest Then There's California podcast episode ~ After 25-years as a local and state lawmaker and an astonishing 115 (and-counting!) bills signed into law in his legislative career, State Senator Bill Dodd leaves the senate this fall, attributing his collaborative approach to

DON'T MISS...our latest Then There's California podcast episode ~ Senator Bill Dodd looks back at his 25-year career in public office! Listen! thentherescalifornia.libsyn.com/ive-learned-a-…

On the latest Then There's California podcast episode, Senator Senator Susan Rubio & advocates share details about #SB1230, the STOP and Seize Illegal Tobacco Products Act, which will strengthen enforcement of California's flavored tobacco ban and remove illegal tobacco products from the market.

DON'T MISS...our latest Then There's California podcast episode, with Senator Susan Rubio and advocates for #SB1230, which will strengthen enforcement of CA's flavored tobacco ban and remove illegal vaping products from the market. The bill is awaiting Governor Newsom's signature. Listen!