SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775, legislation authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) to provide critical housing, employment, and transition-to-civilian-life support to service members discharged from the U.S. military as a result of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14183 targeting transgender service members.
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Legislature today passed Assembly Bill 2222, the Community NEWS Act, authored by Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward (D-San Diego) and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) to help local news organizations retain and hire journalists. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom.
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California State Assembly passed three major consumer protection bills authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) to strengthen privacy rights, curb exploitative business practices, and protect consumers in the digital marketplace.
San Diego, CA —Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) has named KPBS as the Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 78.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D–San Diego) today announced that AB 1739 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety, marking a key step forward in strengthening protections against abuse and exploitation in relationships of trust.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D–San Diego) this week successfully advanced four key pieces of legislation out of their respective policy committees, marking a significant step forward in efforts to protect workers, consumers, and vulnerable communities across California.
San Diego, CA – Assemblymember Chris Ward joined local leaders, journalists, labor, and community stakeholders today to call for urgent state action to stabilize public media and strengthen local journalism across California.
Sacramento, CA — Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Chair Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Orange) and Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) yesterday convened an oversight hearing examining the implementation of Assembly Bill 2316 (Ward), legislation intended to establish a cost-effective community solar program so all Calif
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D–San Diego) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2180, a measure aimed at providing clarity and legal certainty for local water agencies when setting rates under Proposition 218 (1996).
