Press Releases

VIDEO: Speaker Rivas Opens State of the State with a Moment of Silence for Minneapolis Mom Killed by ICE agent

“America is a nation of immigrants and we are nothing without the rule of law. Please join me in honoring Ms. Renee Nicole Good and so many others suffering in these unprecedented times”

SACRAMENTO — Inside the California State Assembly chamber before Governor Newsom’s State of the State address on Thursday, Speaker Robert Rivas opened the special joint convention of the Legislature by recognizin

Speaker Rivas and Pro Tem Limón Remember and Honor Victims of Los Angeles Firestorms in Sacramento

On the one-year anniversary of the tragic and deadly firestorms, California leaders remember the lives lost, pay respect to grieving families, and reaffirm their unwavering support for Angelenos

SACRAMENTO — On the anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles firestorms, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón and their Assembly and Senate colleagues gathered at the California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento’s Capitol Park for a moment of silence, honoring the lives lost during the tragedy.

This Week, Trump and Republicans Force Massive Health Care Premium Increases on Millions of Californians

Nearly 2 million California parents, workers and business owners face skyrocketing monthly costs due to Trump and Republicans’ refusal to extend affordable care subsidies

SACRAMENTO — Millions of Californians are experiencing higher health care bills this month because Donald Trump and Republicans refused to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which kept the price of coverage lower for working families, seniors, veterans and small business owners.

These New Laws Help Improve Affordability in California

Assembly Democrats delivered historic legislation to address housing construction and costs, making it easier to build homes in our cities, and also solutions to stabilize and lower the cost of living, helping parents, workers and businesses

SACRAMENTO — More than a year ago, Speaker Rivas began the legislative session by urging his Assembly colleagues to focus on affordability and “chart a new path forward and renew the California Dream.”

New Laws in California Bring Larger Energy Rebates, More Reliable and Sustainable Power Grid

Speaker Rivas and Assembly Democrats delivered new laws for 2026 that will provide utility savings when families need it most, and puts the state on a pathway for a more sustainable energy future

SACRAMENTO — As California’s signature package of new energy affordability and climate laws go into effect, the state is positioned for a cleaner, cheaper and more dependable energy future, with workers and fam

Speaker Rivas, Assembly Democrats Meet with L.A. Health Care Leaders to Discuss Trump’s Attacks on Affordable Care

The community discussion brought together providers, physicians and advocates, who shared frontline impacts and how the state can fight to protect coverage for Californians

LOS ANGELES — As Trump and Republicans’ health care agenda continues to increase costs and take away coverage from working families, California Assembly Democrats are uniting to make sure every parent can afford to take their kids to the doctor.

Speaker Rivas, Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Esmeralda Soria Highlight Water and Agriculture Innovations at Fresno State

The Assembly leaders learned about the university’s efforts and leadership supporting California’s farmworkers and ag economy

FRESNO — This week, Speaker Robert Rivas joined Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Esmeralda Soria for a tour of California State University Fresno, learning more about the university’s role in supporting agricultural innovation, strengthening California’s economy and preparing the next generation of leaders.

Nuevas Leyes Históricas Hacen Más Fácil la Construcción de Viviendas Asequibles en California. Esto es lo que Entregaron los Demócratas de la Asamblea.

La Legislatura aprobó nuevas soluciones que construirán viviendas más rápido en nuestras ciudades, reducirán los trámites burocráticos y proporcionarán un camino hacia la vivienda propia y opciones más asequibles para los californianos

SACRAMENTO – El año nuevo traerá progreso esencial para la asequibilidad de las viviendas en California, ya que el estado continúa por implementar las leyes históricas de vivienda del Presidente de la Asamblea Robert Rivas y los demócratas de la Asamblea.