Press Releases

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) released the following statement in response to the Legislature passing SCA 10:

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – Gun violence continues to threaten and destroy communities across California and throughout the United States. In an effort to hold gun manufacturers accountable for the damage their products cause, Assemblymembers Chris Ward, Phil  Ting and Mike Gipson introduced Assembly Bill 1594.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) released the following statement in response to the Legislature passing its budget package:

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – In each of California’s 58 counties, a group of ordinary citizens voluntarily takes an oath to serve as civil grand jurors to investigate and hold municipal government bodies accountable. But far too often, racial and ethnic minorities are under-represented in their makeup.

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – Today, more than 20% of California’s energy generation comes from solar with the Golden State ranked the highest in the nation in solar power generating.

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – California has a shortage of nearly 4,000 substance use disorder counselors needed to meet the demand, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – The LGBTQ+ community faces unique barriers when navigating the healthcare system, including a lack of access, stigma and discrimination.

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s 2022 State Budget proposal:

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – More than 20% of California’s clean energy comes from solar, yet many individuals, families and business owners are unable to access it due to the cost of investment, limited space or structural challenges.

(SACRAMENTO,CA) – More than 100,000 overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.