Speaker Rivas’ Statement on the Passing of John Burton
SACRAMENTO, CA— Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) issued the following statement on the passing of John Burton:
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The Assembly is delivering solutions that will safeguard immigrant workers, parents and children in educational, child care and health care settings
SACRAMENTO — As Donald Trump’s heartless ICE raids continue to harm California’s immigrant communities and economy, Assembly Democrat lawmakers are pushing-back and passing new laws that will protect immigrants — especially parents and children — at schools and hospitals.
Governor Newsom, Pro Tem McGuire, Speaker Rivas Announce Support for Historic Legislation to Empower Gig Workers, Improve Rideshare Affordability
Governor, Senate and Assembly deliver landmark solutions in partnership with SEIU California, Uber and Lyft that will provide a pathway to unionization for more than 800,000 workers and bring down the cost of rideshare services
SACRAMENTO — Fulfilling a promise to address everyday affordability for millions of Californians, the Governor, Senate Pro Tem and Assembly Speaker are proud to announce support for AB 1340 (Wicks, Berman), which is sponsored by SEIU California; and SB 371 (Cabaldon), sponsored by Uber and Lyft.
Assembly Democrats Continue Focus on Affordability With Special Hearings on Housing and Transportation
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Speaker Robert Rivas Recognizes the Grand Opening of Ensen Community Park in Salinas
The long-awaited park delivers new opportunities for outdoor recreation and community pride
SALINAS — Salinas is celebrating the grand opening of Ensen Community Park, a new green space that will transform how residents experience the outdoors.
The landmark project, which debuted to the public on August 17, includes a six acre neighborhood park, and will be followed by 67 acres of open space and habitat with publicly accessible trails.
Speaker Rivas, California Farm Bureau President Co-Author New York Times Op-Ed Urging Support for Immigrant Workers
The two leaders ask the Trump administration and Congress to implement a humane, practical, bipartisan solution to ensure a stable farm workforce and safeguard America’s food supply
SACRAMENTO — Today, The New York Times published an op-ed co-authored by Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas and
How Assembly Democrats Are Prioritizing Affordability During This Two-Year Legislative Session
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VIDEO: Speaker Rivas, Assembly Democrats Pass Measure Empowering Voters to Stop Trump’s Power Grab
Watch Speaker Robert Rivas’ speech from today’s floor vote.
SACRAMENTO — Today, Democrats in the Assembly and Legislature voted to pass a historic measure that empowers California voters to push back against Donald Trump’s power grab in Texas.
Speaker Rivas Commends Assembly for Tackling Child Care Affordability
The Assembly Select Committee on Child Care Costs held its first hearing today, focusing on meaningful solutions to help parents support their kids
SACRAMENTO — Today, the Assembly Select Committee on Child Care Costs, co-chaired by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) and Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), held its first hearing to address the cost and availability of child care.
California Assembly Democrats Support Empowering Voters to Stop Trump’s Power Grab
As Trump and Republicans rig the vote in Texas and other states, California lawmakers are fighting back. Today, legislation to call a special election, giving Golden State voters the final say, passed the Senate and Assembly election committees.
SACRAMENTO — Today, legislation to empower voters to fight back against Trump’s attacks on California passed the Senate and Assembly Elections committees.
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