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Assembly Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect California Immigrants from ICE Raids at Schools, Health Care Facilities

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

The Assembly convened two Select Committees — on Housing Finance and Affordability, and Transportation Costs and Impact of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard — to better understand the top cost-drivers for working families

SACRAMENTO — Assembly select committees held hearings on Wednesday, focusing on housing and transportation affordability, two of the top cost-drivers for California’s working families.

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 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.

Legislative Democrats Announce Plan Empowering Voters to Protect California

Trump and Republicans sparked a national crisis. And California is fighting back.

SACRAMENTO - Today, Democrats in the California State Legislature announced new legislation to call a special election in November, empowering voters to protect our state’s economy and democracy, and fighting back against reckless attacks by Trump and Republicans.