Speaker Rivas Moves to Expedite Pajaro Levee Upgrades
SACRAMENTO, CA— California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas introduced legislation today to speed up vital flood control upgrades along the Pajaro River.
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California delivers multimillion-dollar aid to distressed hospitals
SACRAMENTO, CA— Two struggling hospitals in Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas’ district will receive immediate, multimillion-dollar financial assistance from the state, the result of an urgent and coordinated effort to bolster distressed hospitals operations and improve regional hea
Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas Recognizes El Pájaro Community Development Corporation as Assembly District 29’s Nonprofit of the Year
SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, in coordination with California Association of Nonprofits, Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) honored El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (El Pájaro CDC) as Assembly District 29’s Nonprofit of the Year.
Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas Announces Jennifer Laine as Assembly District 29’s Woman of the Year
Sacramento, CA—Today, in honor of Women’s History Month, Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and the California State Assembly recognized Jennifer Laine as Woman of the Year for the 29th Assembly District.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas Tour Pajaro Valley Storm Damage
Pajaro, CA—Today, following a tour of the storm damage in the Pajaro Valley with Governor Newsom and officials, Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) released the following statement:
Speaker Designate Robert Rivas Comments on the Governor’s January Budget Proposal
Sacramento, CA—On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Speaker Designate Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s proposed 2023-2024 budget:
Robert Rivas Elected To Succeed Anthony Rendon as the Next Speaker of the California State Assembly Effective June 30, 2023
SACRAMENTO, CA— Today, the California State Assembly voted to take official action to elect Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) as the 71st Speaker of the legislative body. Under House Resolution 1, Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) will continue to serve as Speaker until June 30, 2023, at which point, Speaker Designate Rivas will be sworn in as Speaker.
Robert Rivas Elected as Next Speaker of the California State Assembly
Rivas Secures Unanimous Support from Assembly Democratic Caucus; Will Assume Speakership on June 30, 2023
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously to elect Assemblymember Robert Rivas as the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Governor Newsom Signs AB 1654, Important Legislation to Address Our Ongoing Farmworker Housing Shortage, as Part of Landmark Housing Package
(Sacramento, CA) Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1654, authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas).
Governor Newsom Signs AB 2094, a Critical Tool in California’s Mission to House our Most Vulnerable Residents, as Part of Landmark Housing Package
(Sacramento, CA) Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2094, authored by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton).