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Speaker Robert Rivas, California Democratic Lawmakers Denounce Trump Administration’s Reckless ICE Raids and Unconstitutional Attacks

Lawmakers blasted Trump for inciting violence and unrest for his own political gain

SACRAMENTO, CA—On Monday at the state Capitol, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D–Salinas) stood with more than 30 Democratic lawmakers from across California to denounce the Trump administration’s reckless immigration raids in Los Angeles and unconstitutional actions inciting fear among communities. 

Senate and Assembly Announce Legislative Budget Agreement

Committee hearings are scheduled this week

SACRAMENTO, CA—California is facing unprecedented threats from the Trump administration, including harmful cuts and costly tariffs that are driving up prices for families and businesses, and escalating immigration raids designed to stoke fear in Los Angeles and communities across the state.

Speaker Robert Rivas Uplifts Rural Central Coast Communities With Supervisor Chris Lopez Appointment to California Coastal Commission

The Monterey County supervisor is committed to tackling the most pressing issues facing coastal communities and California, including climate change, equitable coastline access, and urgent workforce housing and transportation needs

SACRAMENTO— It is a significant moment for California’s Coastal Commission. 

Its mission, to protect and enhance the state’s 840 miles of glorious coastline, is as critical today as when voters established the agency more than half a century ago. 

Speaker Robert Rivas, Assemblymembers Al Muratsuchi and Blanca Rubio Advance Major Child Literacy Legislation

Assembly Bill 1454 makes sure educators are equipped with the tools they need to help all students succeed in reading

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), and Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced new action to strengthen early childhood literacy efforts in California by equipping educators and school leaders with the training, materials and support needed to help every student succeed. 

Speaker Robert Rivas Joins Community Leaders in Salinas to Protect Immigrant Workers and the Central Coast Economy

Nonprofits and groups from the four-county region discussed solutions in the face of reckless, harmful immigration policies from Washington and the White House. Speaker Rivas vowed to protect workers, businesses, schools, and families.

SALINAS— Speaker Robert Rivas hosted a community discussion on immigration last Friday at the UFW headquarters in Salinas, bringing together nonprofits, groups and leaders to listen and learn how best to protect California’s immigrant communities and their contributions to the state economy.