Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins takes a turn as Acting Governor today in the state of California.
California State Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins makes history today as the first out LGBT person to serve as acting governor for the state.
What does that mean? For nine hours today, Atkins, a democrat representing the 78th District and communities of San Diego, runs this town — er, state.
1. Gov. Jerry Brown is in Mexico on a trade mission and to talk about immigration issues.
2. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is out of state attending Special Olympics.
3. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg is in Chicago on business.
Via sdgln.com