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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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Thursday, February 22, 2018
Assemblymember Kalra Welcomes a Canadian Delegation Including Lawrence MacAulay, James Villeneuve, Rana Sarkar, and Sergeant Major Doug Spencer
Assemblymember Kalra Welcomes a Canadian Delegation Including Lawrence MacAulay, James Villeneuve, Rana Sarkar, and Sergeant Major Doug Spencer
Assemblymember Kalra Welcomes a Canadian Delegation Including Lawrence MacAulay, James Villeneuve, Rana Sarkar, and Sergeant Major Doug Spencer
Thursday, February 15, 2018
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(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) has introduced Assembly Bill 2500, the Safe Consumer Lending Act, a bill to protect California families from abusive high-cost installment loans.

“California has no shortage of predatory lenders. We see them pop-up around the state, especially in low-income neighborhoods,” said Assemblymember Kalra at a State Capitol news conference. “These types of loans, those with exorbitantly high interest rates, hurt hard working families the most.”

AB 2500 would extend California’s current interest rate cap to all consumer loans between $2,500 and $10,000. 

Friday, February 16, 2018

(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) has introduced Assembly Bill 2500, the Safe Consumer Lending Act, a bill to protect California families from abusive high-cost installment loans. “California has no shortage of predatory lenders. We see them pop-up around the state, especially in low-income neighborhoods,” said Assemblymember Kalra at a State Capitol news conference.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

For Immediate Release

February 14, 2018

* * * * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * * * *

WHAT: Assemblymember Ash Kalra to host press conference to announce introduction of bill to protect California families from abusive loans

WHEN: Thursday, February 15, 2018 – 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: California State Capitol Building, Room 317

WHO: Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose)

Graciela Aponte-Diaz, Center for Responsible Lending

Monday, February 5, 2018

JoAnn Hesson, sick with diabetes for years, was desperate.

 After medical bills for a leg amputation and kidney transplant wiped out most of her retirement nest egg, she found that her Social Security and small pension weren’t enough to make ends meet.

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Monday, January 29, 2018

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) spoke to the anniversary of India Republic Day by bringing an Assembly Concurrent Resolution to the Assembly Floor. “As the first Indian-American to serve in the California State Legislature, it is truly an honor to share with you one of the most celebrated national holidays celebrated in India and present it here in an official capacity,” Kalra said. To see the entirety of Assembly Kalra’s remarks on the holiday and Indian Democracy, please watch this Assembly Access Video

Friday, January 26, 2018

(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) responded very positively to Governor Brown’s 16th and final State of the State speech to a Joint Legislative session.  “I think the fact the Governor is steadfast in his support of the immigrant community is so important,” Assembmember Kalra said. 

Monday, January 15, 2018

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), Chair of the California Legislative Asian-Pacific Islander (API) Caucus spoke of the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the API community during the Assembly floor service honoring Dr. King. “Certainly Dr. King’s ties to the API community run deep. Dr. King’s links to India’s independent movement are well-documented,” Assemblymember Kalra said. Watch Assemblymember Kalra’s remarks in their entirety in this Assembly Access Video. 

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), who is a member of the California Asian Pacific Islander (API) Caucus, released the following statement following the release of the API Caucus’s letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding the reports of targeted detainment and potential deportation of more than 200 Cambodian and Vietnamese Americans by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials:

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 830 authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), repealing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).