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As Chair of the Assembly Aging and Long Term Care Committee, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), is having an informational hearing on Long Term Care and Support Services in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 15th from 10am to Noon at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel. The Committee will gather information on the long term care resources available to Californians and listen as the public and experts provide stories on how long term care is working for caregivers and those being cared for. 

 

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Monday, May 11, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) released a statement today on Assembly Bill (AB) 2002, the California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, which will not be set for a hearing in a policy committee this year. AB 2002 would have required state procurement contracts comprised of forest-risk to certify that their operations and their supply chains are not contributing to tropical deforestation and to put in place a “No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation” (NDPE) policy:

Friday, May 1, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) released a statement today in support of workers at Amazon facilities across the state:

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) released a statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of the creation of the $125 million Disaster Relief Fund, which will support undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19 who are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief, including the CARES Act, due to their immigration status:

Monday, May 18, 2020

Joint efforts highlight the need to establish a fund to help support undocumented workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Following Governor Newsom’s request for emergency legislative action to fight COVID-19, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) today announced Assembly Bill (AB) 3216, to ensure an array of job protections for employees across the state impacted by the disease. California’s economic recovery hinges on the economic security of its workers who will be supported by provisions detailed in this proposed legislation.  The bill is co-authored by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) and Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles).

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

The California Racial Justice Act will take a clear and profound step towards establishing a clear prohibition on the use of race, ethnicity or national origin in seeking or obtaining convictions or sentences

Friday, April 3, 2020

Assemblymember Ash Kalra Launches Falafel Fridays Campaign to Deliver Food to Healthcare Staff

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) released a statement today announcing a weekly food delivery campaign to support healthcare workers and staff during the COVID-19 crisis:

Friday, March 20, 2020

Roseryn Bhudsabourg, Director of Communications

Office of Assembly Member Ash Kalra

(916) 319-2027

roseryn.bhudsabourg@asm.ca.gov

 

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) today announced a safety supplies donation drive in response to the countywide shortage of protective equipment for medical workers to protect them against COVID-19.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Friday, March 13, 2020