Speaker Robert Rivas

@caspeakerrivas.bsky.social

Speaker of the California State Assembly. Proud to represent the 29th Assembly District. Campaign account.

Trump’s tariffs are putting an increased burden on families during back to school season. Congress needs to take action and end Trump’s taxes on American consumers that are making everything more expensive.

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"“How I rose to become speaker of the assembly was just to focus on the work, and very similar to the example that was set by Xavier, I let my work do all the talking,” Rivas told Newsweek." Great article from @alexrouhandeh.bsky.social about @xavierbecerra.bsky.social:

How California’s primaries test the direction of a divided Democratic party

Inside a Democratic Party divided by class, generation and vision, with California’s high-stakes primaries testing its direction

newsweek.com

Happy Birthday, Dolores! Your life’s work has lifted up generations of farmworkers and families, including mine, across California and beyond. Thank you for your courage, your leadership, and your unwavering belief in the power of people to create change. ¡Sí se puede!

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Because of the Trump Administration’s lawless and reckless war in Iran, you’re paying more for everything. ⛽️Gas costs $5.89 a gallon (up over $1 in the last month) 🌱Fertilizer shortages are driving up food prices 🏠Home mortgage rates spiked to 6.22% www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Flights, fertilizer, mortgage rates: how the Iran war is raising more than just US gas prices

Oil is used to power the supply chain, from machines that manufacture a cellphone to diesel that powers a truck

theguardian.com