Press Releases

Speaker Robert Rivas, Assemblymember Mike Fong Host Community Discussion in L.A.’s San Gabriel Valley on Defending Health Care Access and Empowering Immigrants and AAPI Families

SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA — Speaker Robert Rivas and Assemblymember Mike Fong hosted a community discussion in Los Angeles County on Friday, focusing-in on ways California’s leaders can empower immigrant and AAPI communities and defend access to health care in the face of Trump’s cuts and attacks.

Robert Rivas Serving as Acting Governor of California

SACRAMENTO — Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas will serve as Acting Governor of California on Wednesday.

The California Constitution provides that, when the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and President pro Tempore are absent from the state, the Speaker of the Assembly acts as Governor.

California Leaders Announce Balanced Budget Agreement, Protecting Affordability, Health Care, Housing, Schools and Essential Services

SACRAMENTO – On Friday, Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas, Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón announced a three-party agreement on California's 2026-27 state budget, delivering a balanced spending plan with zero deficit that protects Californians while maintaining the state’s long-term fiscal stability amid continued economic