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Landmark New Laws Make It Easier to Build Affordable Homes in California. Here’s What Assembly Democrats Delivered.

Legislature enacted transformational new solutions that will build homes faster in our cities, reduce red tape, and provide Californians a pathway to homeownership and more affordable options

SACRAMENTO — The new year will bring major progress on housing affordability in California, as the state continues to implement Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats’ landmark housing laws.

Speaker Rivas Highlights Millions in New Grants to Expand Housing Opportunities in Central Coast and Across California

Funding aligns with Speaker Rivas’ statewide push to build more affordable homes faster, cut red tape and help workers live closer to their jobs

MONTEREY COUNTY — Speaker Robert Rivas is highlighting a major wave of new housing investments that will support families across the Central Coast and communities statewide — helping Californians stay in their homes, purchase their first house and build long-term housing stability.

El Presidente de la Asamblea Rivas, la Presidenta del Senado Limón y legisladores visitan una granja del sur de California y refuerzan su apoyo a la agricultura californiana ante las políticas federales que están provocando interrupciones en la fuerza lab

Los líderes de la Asamblea y el Senado escucharon directamente a los agricultores del condado de Ventura que están innovando y teniendo éxito, y analizaron el modo de apoyar a los trabajadores y proporcionar soluciones que continuarán impulsando al sector

SUR DE CALIFORNIA — El Presidente de la Asamblea Robert Rivas, se reunió con la Presidenta del Senado Monique Limón, la Presidenta de Farm Bureau de California Shannon Douglass, la Presidenta del Comité de Agricultura de la Asamblea Esmeralda Soria, los Asambleístas Steve Bennett y Avelino Valencia, y el Senador Henry Stern y la Presidenta del Comité de Agricultura d

Speaker Rivas Announces First-Of-Its-Kind ‘Outcomes Review’ Legislative Oversight Tool to Enhance Impact of Laws

Set for launch in 2026, this new approach empowers lawmakers, staff and the public, underscores the Speaker’s ongoing commitment to listening to Californians, and refines solutions for greater impact

SACRAMENTO — On Thursday, Speaker Robert Rivas announced a first-of-its-kind legislative oversight tool that empowers Assembly members to assess, review and improve implementation of enacted laws that they’ve authored or championed — aiming for elevated community engagement, better outcomes, and lasting benefits for Californians.

Speaker Rivas, Pro Tem Limón, Lawmakers Visit Southern California Farm, Strengthen Support for California Agriculture As Federal Policies Cause Workforce Disruptions, Tariff Pressures, Rising Food Prices

Assembly and Senate leaders heard directly from farmers in Ventura County who are innovating and succeeding, and discussed ways to support workers and deliver solutions that continue to uplift the agricultural sector

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas joined Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón, California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass, Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Esmeralda Soria, Assemblymembers Steve Bennett and Avelino Valencia, and Senator Henry Stern and Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Melissa Hurtado at a Southern California avocado farm, discus

Trump Is Significantly Increasing Health Care Costs and the GOP Shutdown Endangers Affordable Access for 2 Million Californians

California Democrats are fighting to extend discounts for working families, older adults and small business owners, and to protect women’s health and rural hospitals

SACRAMENTO — Because of Trump and Republicans’ draconian cuts and refusal to extend discounts, parents, older adults, entrepreneurs and families are poised to experience significant increases in their monthly health care costs — threatening affordable coverage for more than 2 million Californians.

Speaker Rivas, Assemblymember Mark González Support Food Distribution in Los Angeles as Trump’s Shutdown Cuts Off Benefits for Families

In East Los Angeles, Assembly leaders highlight California efforts to keep food on the table for millions of parents and children as Republicans deny federal food aid

LOS ANGELES — As President Trump’s government shutdown halts food assistance and CalFresh benefits in California, Speaker Robert Rivas joined fellow Assembly and Congressional leaders on Wedn

Assembly Democrats Demand Trump Restore Federal Food Aid for Kids, Seniors, Families

Because of the Republican government shutdown, millions of Californians will begin to lose food assistance and CalFresh benefits beginning November 1. Trump and GOP leaders in Washington have refused to provide emergency funding. California Democrats are

SACRAMENTO — Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats are calling on President Trump and Republicans to immediately restore federal funding for food assistance programs for millions of California families, children and seniors.