Assemblymember Ash Kalra Introduces Bill to Make California a Leader in Protecting Tropical Forests
If passed, AB 2002 would mandate state contracts involving forest-risk commodities to only go to companies with responsible practices
Assemblymember Ash Kalra Releases Statement on Governor’s Office of Health Affordability
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) today responded to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement proposing the establishment of an Office of Health Care Affordability:
Governor Signs First-in-Nation Legislation by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, Eliminating Single-use Plastic Toiletries from California Hotels
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1162, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), effectively restricting the use of tiny plastic toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, and bath soap, across California hotels and lodging establishments.
Local Leaders Applaud State’s Recommendation to Relinquish Control of Alfred E Alquist Building
Beall and Kalra Want Downtown Property to Go to San José State University
SACRAMENTO – Today, California’s Department of General Services posted a list of office buildings that it recommends selling or transferring for other uses. Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and Senator Jim Beall (D-San Jose) celebrated the state’s recommend relinquishing control over the Aflred E. Alquist building in downtown San Jose. They believe the property, situated adjacent to San José State University, would be better utilized by the campus as additional housing and classroom space. Assemblymember Kalra and Senator Beall have requested $250,000 from the State’s general fund to begin planning a mixed-use housing project on the current site of the Alquist building.