Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), along with other lawmakers, presented a resolution to Amanda and Nick Wilcox of the California Brady Campaign for their work on gun safety. They were key partners in advocating for Ting's 2019 bill, AB 61, Ting's bill that expands the state's red flag law in September 2020. These successful efforts were featured in a news segment on Spotlight On America here.
China is California’s third largest export market, with more than $16 billion in goods exported in 2018. The Assembly Select Committee on Asia/California Trade and Investment Promotion and the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy discussed the effects that Trump Administration tariffs have had on the state, including its agricultural industry. California’s Lt. Governor, China’s Deputy Consul General and leaders from various trade and research organizations participated in the hearing.
Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) named two organizations as his district's Non-Profits of the Year:
The San Francisco Bike Coalition promotes bicycles for everyday transportation, making the city's streets and neighborhoods easier to navigate. You can read more about them here.
YBike San Francisco teaches kids how to ride bikes and become more confident on city streets. You can read more about them here.
Congratulations to both and thank you for the work you do in our community!
