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SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and Vice-Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021-22 State Budget proposal:

On Heels of State’s Worst Wildfire Season, Bill Would Ensure Access to N95 Masks

HOLLISTER – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) released the following statement on the importance of the 2020 Election:

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) was elected Vice Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus by members of the Caucus, an influential entity in the State Legislature comprised of 29 Assemblymembers and Senators.

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SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) released the following statement on the Governor’s veto of Assembly Bill 3005, the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act:

“I am deeply disappointed to see AB 3005 returned with a veto from Governor Newsom.

SACRAMENTO – Tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2043 and AB 2165, two key pieces of the California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package by Assemblymember and Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella). Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) was also a lead author of AB 2043.