Robert Rivas – California Globe

CA 2025-2026 State Budget Deficit at $2 Billion, Expected To Grow Exponentially

November 21, 2024 2:45 amNovember 21, 2024 2:46 am

The Legislative Analyst’s Office unveiled the California state budget forecast for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Wednesday, showing a $2 billion deficit for the year, but with the number expected to grow exponentially if more cuts aren’t made soon. California’s...

Gov. Newsom Signs Retail, Property Crime Enhancement Bill

September 12, 2024 4:29 pmSeptember 12, 2024 4:29 pm

A bill that would increase sentences and penalties for some retail and property crimes was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, officially bringing back tougher laws against “smash and grab” style robberies and other crimes. Assembly Bill...

Governor Newsom, Legislature Agree To $297.9 Billion 2024-2025 State Budget

June 24, 2024 12:47 pmJune 24, 2024 12:47 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced this weekend that they have agreed to a state budget of $297.9 billion, of which $211.5 billion comes from the general fund. According...

Legislative Analyst Reports: California Facing $58 Billion Budget Deficit Over Next Few Years

December 1, 2023 10:39 pmDecember 1, 2023 10:39 pm

According to a new report released by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) on Friday, California will likely face a budget deficit of $58 billion over the next few years, with massive spending cuts likely to come because of less than...

The Fallout Of Speaker Robert Rivas’ Assembly Leadership Shakeup

November 25, 2023 2:30 amNovember 26, 2023 8:58 am

Throughout the week, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) shook up the leadership in the California Assembly. Assemblyman Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) was replaced as Majority Leader by Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters). Replacing her as Speaker Pro Tempore is Assemblyman Jim...

Senator Mike McGuire Announced As Next CA Senate Pro Tem

August 29, 2023 11:26 amAugust 29, 2023 11:26 am

Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) announced late on Monday that she would be stepping down from being the Senate leader early next year, with Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) named her replacement following a unanimous vote by the Democratic...

Tenure of California Assembly Speakers

July 6, 2023 4:56 pmJuly 6, 2023 5:02 pm

With Speaker of the California Assembly Robert Rivas being sworn into office on June 30, 2023, the following is a look back over the past four decades of legislators holding this powerful position. 67 persons have held this position during...