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Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Joins Community Leaders and Officials to Break Ground on Pajaro Flood Protection Project
WATSONVILLE, CA - On Wednesday, California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas joined community and state leaders to break ground on a project that will bring significant flood protection to the city of Watsonville, the town of Pajaro and nearby Central Coast communities.
California Assembly Approves Legislation Requiring Oil Companies to Maintain Fuel Reserves to Stabilize Gas Prices
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, lawmakers in the California State Assembly approved legislation that will require oil companies to maintain minimum fuel reserves to bring stability to prices at the gas pump.
Speaker Robert Rivas Partners on Legislation to Protect and Improve Farmworker Access to Housing, Now Signed by Governor
SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, legislation co-authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) to protect California farmworkers’ access to housing was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Speaker Robert Rivas’ Bill to Protect Foster Children and Ensure Family Support is Signed by Governor
SACRAMENTO, CA - Speaker Robert Rivas’ (D-Salinas) legislation to ensure more foster children are cared for and supported by their families and stay connected to their communities was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
New Retail Theft & Property Crime Legislation, Authored by Speaker Robert Rivas, Signed by Governor Newsom
SACRAMENTO, CA - In response to the organized smash-and-grab and dangerous robberies that have devastated California businesses and workers, legislation authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) – which holds accountable those who destroy or damage property while committing a felony – was signed into law today by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Speaker Rivas Announces Schedule for Special Session to Stabilize Gas-Price Spikes
SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced the Petroleum and Gasoline Supply Committee and Assembly’s special-session schedules:
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Speaker Robert Rivas and Legislative Colleagues Deliver Farmworker Protections for Housing and Extreme Heat to Governor
SACRAMENTO, CA— Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and colleagues in both the Assembly and Senate passed significant bills in the Legislature this past week that will support California’s migratory farmworkers’ access to housing and protect laborers during heat waves.
Speaker Robert Rivas honors fallen CAL FIRE Firefighter Christopher Ward
SACRAMENTO, CA— Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) issued the following statement to honor fallen CAL FIRE Apparatus Engineer Christopher Ward: