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Yes in Rivas’ Back Yard
ROB THE BUILDER: Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas is throwing his weight behind a slate of housing affordability legislation — ...
Rivas goes for kill shot on trans sports bans
Rivas did so by making a surprise appearance on the dais at this morning’s lengthy Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee meeting alongside his Democratic colleagues, who voted ...
Speaker Rivas hosts Central Coast leaders for 'State Legislative Issues Day'
California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas hosted elected officials from the Central Coast in Sacramento for a "State Legislative Issues Day." Mayors, councilmembers, and county supervisors from ...
California Democrats tackle high costs with new committees. What will they do?
The committees will focus on early childcare costs, housing finance and affordability, gas prices, and CalFresh enrollment.
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Justin Cummings has shored up unparalleled support for a Coastal Commission reappointment. Will it be enough?
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Justin Cummings has unanimous regional support to remain on the powerful California Coastal ...
California Assembly committee kills 2 bills restricting trans athletes' participation in girls sports
A California State Assembly committee killed two bills on Tuesday that would have restricted transgender athletes from ...
Newsom, California Democrats double down on cap-and-trade program
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and top state Democrats announced Tuesday they would seek an extension of the state’s ...
Trump’s volatile trade policy creates new problems for California state budget
The economic whiplash over President Trump's tariffs underscores the challenge before lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to fund ...
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No compromise on literacy bill as hearing deadline looms
English learner advocates oppose a bill to require K-5 teachers to take training in evidence-based methods, including phonics ...