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California Resolution Calling on Congress to Abolish ICE Passes Committee, Heads to Assembly Floor Vote with Support from Civil Rights Advocates

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

For Immediate Release
April 14, 2021

Media contacts:

Roseryn Bhudsabourg, Director of Communications
Office of Assemblymember Ash Kalra
Office: (916) 319-2027, roseryn.bhudsabourg@asm.ca.gov

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California Racial Justice Act for All Passes First Legislative Committee

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The legislation challenging racial bias in court cases would ensure the recently-signed Racial Justice Act can be applied retroactively for all Californians

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Assemblymember Ash Kalra Partners with Audubon California on Bill Recognizing Access to Nature as a Human Right and State Policy Priority

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

First-of-its-kind bill would help address disparities in access to outdoor recreation in communities of color and elsewhere

The virtual news conference is available to view here (en inglés y español).

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Assemblymember Kalra Introduces Bill to Help Smaller Farms Transition to Sustainable, Plant-Based Agriculture

Monday, February 22, 2021

AB 1289 will help increase agricultural revenue and make California a leader in supplying and processing plant-based foods.

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Assemblymember Ash Kalra, California Nurses Association Announce CalCare Single-Payer Legislation to Guarantee Health Care for All Californians

Friday, February 19, 2021

AB 1400 would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care for all Californians as a human right, leading the nation in the larger fight for health care justice

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Assemblymember Kalra Introduces Bill to Notify Farm Workers of Employment Rights

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

SACRAMENTO – California Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) today introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 857, ensuring that farm workers on the federal temporary agricultural workers program (H-2A visa) receive a comprehensive Spanish-language notice of their basic employment rights.

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California Legislative Progressive Caucus Announces New Leadership, Elects Assemblymember Ash Kalra as Chair

Thursday, February 4, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislative Progressive Caucus elected Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) to serve as its Chair for the 2021-2022 legislative session. He is joined by Vice Chairs, Assemblymembers Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) and Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles).