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VOX: California just passed a law requiring more women on boards. It matters, even if it fails.
October 3, 2018

By Emily Stewart

Women are dramatically outnumbered on the boards of directors for the...

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NBC: New California laws target human trafficking with transit, hotel workers
October 2, 2018

By Agnes Constante

Press Release

Senate Leader Atkins Opposes Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh
September 28, 2018

Senate Leader Atkins Opposes Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore...

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About Senator Atkins

Senator Toni G. AtkinsToni G. Atkins was born and raised in southwestern Virginia, the daughter of a miner and a seamstress, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia.

In 1985, she moved across the country to San Diego, Calif., to help care for her sister’s young son while her sister served in the U.S. Navy. In San Diego, before becoming involved in public service, she worked as director of clinic services at Womancare Health Center. Read full bio

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