Speaker Rivas' Statement on Passage of Trump and Republicans ‘Devastating’ Bill and Agenda
SACRAMENTO— Today, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:
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Assemblymember Alvarez Secures State Funding for UC San Diego Bachelor of Science Program in South San Diego
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) announced that he secured $5 million in state funding to the University of California San Diego to provide a collaborative public health degree with Southwestern College.
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson Secures Major Wins in State Budget Despite Deficit
SACRAMENTO, CA — In one of the most challenging budget years in recent history, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson delivered real, measurable results for California’s most vulnerable communities. Despite a significant state deficit, Dr. Jackson successfully...
Assemblymember Haney and California Arts Community Restore Critical Arts Funding in Final Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), Chair of the Downtown Recovery Committee, joined California artists, small theaters and venues, and arts nonprofits in celebrating the inclusion of $11.5 million in funding for the Performing...
Assemblymember Alvarez and California Problem Solvers Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Immigration Reform Principles
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), Co-Chair of the California Problem Solvers Caucus, announced that the bipartisan and bicameral caucus has reached an agreement on a set of guiding principles to reform the nation’s...
Assemblymember Papan Announces Inclusion of Vehicle License Fee Funds for San Mateo County and Local Cities in the State Budget
San Mateo County — Assemblymember Diane Papan announced today the successful inclusion of $76.5 million in the 2025 California State Budget, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, that largely restores vehicle license fee (VLF) backfill revenues owed to San...
First in the Nation Ban on Plastic Microbeads in Personal Products Passes Senate Committee
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 823 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee with 7-0 votes. AB 823 would ban the sale of non-rinse-off personal care products and cleaning products...
ICE in the Victor Valley Region
VICTORVILLE, CA — Assemblymember Juan Carrillo released the following statement in response to ICE activities in the Victor Valley region:“I strongly oppose the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting immigrant communities in the...
VIDEO: Speaker Rivas Champions New Laws To Build Homes Faster and Improve Affordability
SACRAMENTO— Landmark new housing bills championed by Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats were signed into law on Monday. The historic legislation will alter the trajectory of affordability in the state, leading to faster construction of new homes...
Assemblymember Haney Secures Major Housing Wins in Final Budget
Assemblymember Matt Haney, Chair of the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee, today celebrated the inclusion of key housing and homelessness prevention initiatives in California’s final state budget, marking a significant step forward in...
