"In the month of March, we recognize all women for their selfless dedication and contribution, and this year I have the honor of recognizing six remarkable women in Assembly District 27. Hosting the Second Annual Women's History Month Celebration event is close and dear to me, as we come together to honor these women for their courage, determination, and sacrifices made to improve our communities. Congratulations to the six phenomenal women of Assembly District 27. We are proud to have you as part of our community," stated by Assemblymember Ash Kalra.

(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) has introduced Assembly Bill 2500, the Safe Consumer Lending Act, a bill to protect California families from abusive high-cost installment loans.

“California has no shortage of predatory lenders. We see them pop-up around the state, especially in low-income neighborhoods,” said Assemblymember Kalra at a State Capitol news conference. “These types of loans, those with exorbitantly high interest rates, hurt hard working families the most.”

AB 2500 would extend California’s current interest rate cap to all consumer loans between $2,500 and $10,000.