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Robert Rivas elected California Assembly speaker, sets affordability agenda
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Robert Rivas was elected speaker of the California State Assembly by a 59–19 margin and used his first remarks to emphasize affordability, housing and energy costs, and a reduced bill-carrying limit of 35 to focus legislative priorities.
Robert Rivas was elected speaker of the California State Assembly in the body’s organizational session, winning 59 votes to 19 in an oral roll call and taking the oath before colleagues and guests.
Rivas, who was nominated by Assemblymember Soria and endorsed by several members, told the chamber he will prioritize affordability for families and small businesses, housing production and lower energy costs. "We must chart a new path forward and renew the California dream by focusing on affordability," Rivas said in his…
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