Toni Atkins Makes History As She Takes Reins Of California Senate

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Toni Atkins took the oath as the first openly gay and first female President Pro Tem of the California Senate with no opposition, just two years after serving as speaker of the Assembly.
“It’s the first time and its about time, standing on shoulders of couriers of courage,” she said.
The entire California Senate cheered her on along with her biggest supporter, her spouse Jennifer LaSar, and the outgoing pro tem Kevin de Leon.
“This is what makes