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California Legislature Files Legal Brief Asking Courts to Stop Trump’s Unlawful Deployment of the National Guard

Legislative leaders filed the amicus brief on Saturday, urging the Ninth Circuit Court to take up the state’s appeal for a temporary restraining order and protect California’s workers, businesses, and families.

SACRAMENTO—Today, the Legislature filed an amicus brief in the state’s lawsuit against President Trump, asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to take up its appeal en banc to stop Trump’s unlawful and unwarrante

Assembly Democrats Denounce Trump and Republican Cuts to Food Assistance for Millions of California Families

The GOP ‘megabill’ takes away SNAP benefits and groceries from hundreds of thousands of California parents, children and seniors – all to give billionaires a tax break

SACRAMENTO—  Today, California Democrats spoke out against President Trump and Republicans’ historic, punishing cuts to food programs for families, which take away nearly a billion dollars in much-needed groceries and nutritional assistance from California parents and children.

Speaker Robert Rivas Champions $200 Million Budget Investment to Improve Child Literacy Across California

Assembly Bill 1454 continues to advance through the Senate, passing the Education Committee today

SACRAMENTO—  California is making a significant $200 million investment in child literacy in the state budget, a major win championed by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) to strengthen the efforts of California educators and school leaders with the training, materials, and support needed to help every student succeed.

On Six Month Anniversary of Los Angeles Firestorms, New Legislation Supports Homeowner Path to Rebuilding

Assembly Democrats have enacted, passed and introduced several bills that will make it easier for homeowners to rebuild, and also support victims and survivors

SACRAMENTO—  On the six-month anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Assembly Democrats reaffirm their commitment to helping residents and families who lost their homes remain on a path to recovery.

Landmark Housing Legislation Passes California Assembly With Bipartisan Support

Diverse group of labor, business, environmental organizations champion legislation, which will significantly alter the trajectory of the housing crisis, improving affordability and opportunity for renters and homeowners

SACRAMENTO — Landmark housing legislation that will speed up construction of new homes and change the course of the housing affordability crisis passed the California State Assembly today.

California Assembly Democrats Pass Budget That Protects Opportunity, Improves Affordability, Fast Tracks Housing Construction

In the face of Trump’s reckless tariffs, immigration raids, and economic chaos, Assembly Democrats fought to deliver a budget that preserves essential programs that Californians rely on and need most

SACRAMENTO—  Today, the California State Assembly passed the 2025-26 budget, ensuring Democrats will continue to protect opportunity and increase affordability in the face of unprecedented attacks and threats from Trump and Washington Republicans.

What Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Says