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.
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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.
Governor Newsom Signs Assemblymember Ward Bill to Expand Solar Benefits to California Renters
(SACRAMENTO,CA) – California continues to lead the way in adopting renewable energy solutions to fight climate change with over 20% of the state’s energy generation coming from solar.
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Standardize Reusable Screening Reports for Rental Applications
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Renters in California often have to pay an application fee ranging from $25 to $55 per adult for credit checks, employment verifications and criminal background reports each time they apply to lease an apartment or home. These fees can add up to several hundreds of dollars before a prospective tenant even gets approved to move into a new residence.
Assemblymember Ward Bill to Increase Substance Use Counselor Workforce Heads to Governor Newsom
(SACRAMENTO,CA) – More than 6,000 Californians die from drug overdoses each year, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.
California Renters One Step Closer to Accessing the Benefits of Solar Energy
(SACRAMENTO,CA) – California is home to roughly 40 million people with nearly half of the population being renters. While the Golden State has made significant strides to move toward green energy solutions to fight climate change, these goals cannot be met leaving renters and those who cannot install rooftop solar behind.
Assemblymember Ward Bill Ensuring Culturally Competent Care for LGBTQ+ Patients Heads to Governor
(SACRAMENTO,CA) – Nearly one in four transgender people avoid seeking necessary health care due to fear of discrimination or mistreatment based on their gender identity, according to a survey from the National Center for Transgender Equality. To help address this issue when LGBTQ+ p
Bill to Standardize Reusable Screening Reports for Rental Applications Heads to Governor Newsom
(SACRAMENTO,CA) – More than two years into the pandemic, California’s rental market has become extremely tight for prospective tenants, with prices skyrocketing and limited availability.
Governor Newsom Signs Bill by Assemblymember Ward to Prohibit Ghost Gun Sales at Del Mar Fairgrounds
(SACRAMENTO,CA) – In California, 30 percent of guns recovered by law enforcement agencies in investigations now lack serial numbers, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fi