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California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and 57 Assembly Member Offices Announce Departure from X
Serious concerns over disinformation, lack of content moderation, hate speech, and fake accounts on X prompt decision to prioritize serving Californians on other social media platforms
SACRAMENTO—California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and 57 Democratic Assemblymembers today announced they will stop communications from official state accounts on X (formerly known as Twitter), citing concerns over disinformation and the platform’s lack of content moderation, rampant hate speech and racist content, and the proliferation of fake or inauthentic accounts.
Speaker Robert Rivas, Central Valley Assemblymembers Meet with Community Leaders on Immigration
Lawmakers commit to ongoing collaboration with nonprofits and businesses to protect California’s immigrant communities and their contributions to the state economy
FRESNO— Speaker Robert Rivas and Assemblymembers Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced), Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), and Celeste Rodriguez (D-San Fernando) hosted a community discussion last Thursday, bringing together local and state leaders to listen and learn how best to protect California’s immigrant communities and their contributions to the state economy.
Speaker Robert Rivas Commits to Protecting Health Care Access for Californians
Sacramento — On Wednesday, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:
Speaker Robert Rivas Awarded San Jose State President’s Medal for Public Service and Commitment to Education
Sacramento — California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas was recently awarded the first annual President’s Medal from San José State University (SJSU) for his dedication to public service and advocacy to expand educational opportunities for students from di
Speaker Robert Rivas Partners with Assemblymember John Harabedian to Expand Behavioral Health Treatment for Wildfire Victims
The Wildfire Trauma, Recovery and Resiliency Act would require health care service plans and insurers to cover up to 12 annual visits with a licensed behavioral health provider
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) and Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced legislation today to support the behavioral health needs and wellness of Los Angeles and California residents affected by wildfires.
Business and Community Leaders Champion Legal Defense Fund to Protect California’s Economy from Republican Chaos in D.C.
Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly colleagues passed the legislation this week and Governor Newsom signed it into law on Friday
SACRAMENTO — Community and business leaders across California are championing Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats for delivering a Legal Defense Fund that will protect residents and the
Speaker Robert Rivas, Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez Meet With L.A. Community Leaders on Immigration
Lawmakers commit to ongoing collaboration with nonprofits and businesses to protect California’s immigrant communities and their contributions to the state economy
Los Angeles— Speaker Robert Rivas and Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez co-hosted a community discussion on Friday, bringing together local and state leaders to listen and learn how best to protect California’s immigrant communities and their contributions to the state economy.
Speaker Robert Rivas, Assembly Democrats Approve Legal Defense Fund to Protect California Economy From Republican Chaos in D.C.
Assembly Democrats Also Approve Legal Aid Funding to Support Vulnerable Californians and Immigrant Workers Under Threat from White House’s Extreme Deportation Agenda
SACRAMENTO— Speaker Robert Rivas and fellow Assembly Democrats moved with urgency on Monday to protect our economy, vulnerable Californians and immigrant workers in the face of threats from the White House and Republicans in Washington.
Democrats voted overwhelmingly to pass two bills:
‘We do not trust President Donald Trump’ — California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Defends California’s Economy and Immigrants
Assembly Democrats approve Legal Defense Fund to protect California taxpayers, businesses, and families from chaotic Republican agenda in D.C.
Sacramento - On Monday, California Speaker Robert Rivas delivered the following remarks as Assembly Democrats passed legislation to protect California taxpayers and the state’s economy from Republican chaos in Washington, D.C.:
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