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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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Friday, June 1, 2018

(Sacramento)  - Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) wrote Assembly Bill AB 250, the Safe Consumer Lending Act, to protect California families from abusive high-cost installment loans and put a cap on such predatory loans. “This is not just a policy issue, this is a moral issue,” said Assemblymember Kalra. “Make no mistake, predatory lenders do not just use exorbitant interest rates to entrap borrowers, they use lending tactics to mislead, misrepresent, and ultimately penalize impoverished communities.” 

Friday, June 8, 2018

Congratulations to the Community Seva on being recognized as the San José Assembly District 27 Non-profit of the Year. "It is a great honor for me to recognize Community Seva as the 27th Assembly District’s 2018 Nonprofit of the Year, and I commend the organization for its tireless dedication to the local San Jose community and beyond. Community Seva has served 67,505 meals to date, provided supplies, and has given unwavering support to communities in need since its founding five years ago.

Saturday, April 28, 2018
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Leadership in Public Service, Ms. Wendy Ho (District 27)
Leadership in Public Service, Mr. Richard Tran (District 25)
Leadership in Public Service, Mrs. Cynthia Chang (District 28)
Leadership in Business, Mrs. Vandana Kumar (District 27)
Leadership in Business, Mrs. Harbir Kuar Bhatia (District 25)
Leadership in Business, Mrs. Anjali Kausar
Leadership in Community Service, Mrs. Kieu Nga Thi Nguyen (District 25)
Leadership in Community Service, Friends of Children With Special Needs (District 28)
L to R: Assemblyman Kansen Chu, Legacy Awardee Yoshihiro Uchida, Assemblyman Evan Low, and Assemblyman Ash Kalra
Leadership in Community Service, Mrs. Linda Ta (District 27)
Leadership in Business, Mrs. Vandana Kumar (District 27)
Legacy Award, Mr. Yoshihiro Uchida

In the month of May, we have the opportunity to recognize Asian and Pacific Islander community members for their dedicated work and commitment to the fabric of Silicon Valley. This year we have the honor of recognizing ten remarkable leaders of Assembly District 25, 27, and 28. Congratulations to the ten extraordinary men and women of Assembly Districts 25, 27, and 28. We are inspired by all that you do!

Thursday, April 5, 2018
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Assemblymember Kalra Speaks in Support of ACR 98 Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Poor People’s Campaign of 1968.
Assemblymember Kalra Speaks in Support of ACR 98 Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Poor People’s Campaign of 1968.
Assemblymember Kalra Speaks in Support of ACR 98 Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Poor People’s Campaign of 1968.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Woman of Distinction, Marilynn Rodgers
Woman of Distinction, Darryl Ospring
Woman Distinction, Tinh Thi Cao
Woman of Distinction, Daisy Barocio
Woman of Distinction, Mita Dey
Woman of the Year, Teresa Castellanos

"In the month of March, we recognize all women for their selfless dedication and contribution, and this year I have the honor of recognizing six remarkable women in Assembly District 27. Hosting the Second Annual Women's History Month Celebration event is close and dear to me, as we come together to honor these women for their courage, determination, and sacrifices made to improve our communities. Congratulations to the six phenomenal women of Assembly District 27. We are proud to have you as part of our community," stated by Assemblymember Ash Kalra.

Monday, April 9, 2018
Assemblymember Kalra and Advocates for the Heath Care Price Relief Act
Assemblymember Kalra and Advocates for the Heath Care Price Relief Act
Monday, April 9, 2018

(Sacramento) - A coalition of workers’ unions and health care advocates joined Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) to unveil legislation that delivers health care price relief for Californians. Assembly Bill 3087 is in response to new reports that show more than 40 percent of Americans skipped a doctor visit when they were sick or injured in the last year because of the high cost of health care. “AB 3087, the Health Care Price Relief Act, is a breakthrough for Californians who are suffering from out-of-control health care prices,” said Assemblymember Kalra.

Monday, March 26, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), who represents downtown San Jose, submitted a letter today to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) Board of Directors expressing support for the Phase 2 of the Silicon Valley extension to be done using a single-bore tunnel design.