Assemblymember Ward Introduces the Transgender Youth Privacy Act
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Transgender youth are three times more likely to attempt suicide than their cisgender peers, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Assemblymember Chris Ward's Statement on Governor Newsom's 2023-24 State Budget Proposal
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom's 2023-24 state budget proposal:
Assemblymember Ward Reintroduces Bill to Improve Diversity in Grand Juries
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Grand juries are essential to holding local governments accountable throughout California’s 58 counties.
Assemblymember Ward Introduces Legislation to Establish a Solar Panel End-of-Life Program
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – The number of homes and businesses with rooftop solar has grown at an unprecedented rate in California, thanks to declining costs, tax credits and
Assemblymember Ward Appointed Speaker Pro Tempore of the California Assembly
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward issued the following statement upon being appointed Speaker pro Tempore of the California Assembly.
California Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus Elects Assemblymember Ward as Vice Chair
Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) released the following statement on being elected as Vice Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus:
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Increase Substance Use Disorder Counselor Workforce
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – California is facing a critical shortage of substance use disorder counselors needed to help people who are struggling with addiction.