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Speaker Rivas Joins California, Texas Democrats to Fight Back Against Trump’s Redistricting Power Grab

The Speaker said California voters will see the maps and make the ultimate decision — the most transparent process in the country

SACRAMENTO — As Donald Trump pushes to rig the rules of our democracy so Republicans can cling to power in Congress, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas joined Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Governor Gavin Newsom, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and Texas and California Democrat

Speaker Robert Rivas Condemns Federal Defunding of Planned Parenthood Following Closure of Gilroy Health Center

The GOP budget and agenda reduces access to reproductive care, family planning and Planned Parenthood in California and across the country

SACRAMENTO—  California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) issued a forceful condemnation of Trump and Republican cuts to women’s health care and reproductive freedom, following the announcement that Planned

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.