Speaker Rivas' Statement on Violent Treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla
SACRAMENTO— Today, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:
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Speaker Rivas: Trump’s Raids, Abuses of Power Terrorize California’s Economy and Communities.
“Enough is Enough”
SACRAMENTO— On January 6, the whole world watched as Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack our nation’s Capitol. Now, on June 6 in Los Angeles, Trump has done it again – this time unleashing ICE agents to raid businesses, round up workers, arrest parents and children, and incite violence and chaos in the streets.
Speaker Robert Rivas, California Democratic Lawmakers Denounce Trump Administration’s Reckless ICE Raids and Unconstitutional Attacks
Lawmakers blasted Trump for inciting violence and unrest for his own political gain
SACRAMENTO, CA—On Monday at the state Capitol, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D–Salinas) stood with more than 30 Democratic lawmakers from across California to denounce the Trump administration’s reckless immigration raids in Los Angeles and unconstitutional actions inciting fear among communities.
Senate and Assembly Announce Legislative Budget Agreement
Committee hearings are scheduled this week
SACRAMENTO, CA—California is facing unprecedented threats from the Trump administration, including harmful cuts and costly tariffs that are driving up prices for families and businesses, and escalating immigration raids designed to stoke fear in Los Angeles and communities across the state.
Speaker Robert Rivas’ Major Child Literacy Legislation Passes Assembly in Huge Step Forward
With bipartisan, unanimous support, Assembly Bill 1454 equips educators with the tools they need to ensure student success in reading
SACRAMENTO— Major legislation to improve child literacy in California took a significant step forward on Thursday at the state Capitol.
Speaker Robert Rivas Honors Martha’s Kitchen as Nonprofit of the Year
SACRAMENTO— In a special ceremony at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) honored Martha’s Kitchen as the 2025 Nonprof
Speaker Robert Rivas Uplifts Rural Central Coast Communities With Supervisor Chris Lopez Appointment to California Coastal Commission
The Monterey County supervisor is committed to tackling the most pressing issues facing coastal communities and California, including climate change, equitable coastline access, and urgent workforce housing and transportation needs
SACRAMENTO— It is a significant moment for California’s Coastal Commission.
Its mission, to protect and enhance the state’s 840 miles of glorious coastline, is as critical today as when voters established the agency more than half a century ago.
Speaker Robert Rivas, Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel Issue Statements on Governor’s May Revise Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO— Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Assembly Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) issued the following statements in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year:
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Speaker Robert Rivas Introduces Resolution To Proclaim National Stuttering Acceptance Awareness Week
SACRAMENTO,CA—Today, Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) introduced a resolution to proclaim May 9 to 15 as the 2025 National Stuttering Acceptance Awareness Week.
Stuttering is a form of speech diversity and should be recognized as simply a different way of speaking for the estimated 3 million Americans who stutter.
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