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Former California Assembly Press Secretary Cynthia Moreno filed a lawsuit accusing Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas of retaliation, political corruption, and violating laws after she reported unethical conduct involving Rivas and his brother Rick, including misuse of funds and influence peddling, leading to her firing and allegations of broader illegal activities.
Robert Rivas, a Democrat representing a rural district in California, has been sworn in as the new speaker of the state Assembly. He is the first lawmaker from a rural district to hold this position in the state's modern history. Rivas pledged to address key issues such as housing and homelessness, public services and infrastructure, and climate change. His inaugural ceremony drew a wide range of political figures, and he was praised for his background in agriculture and his commitment to unity. Rivas, inspired by his grandfather's work with farmworkers, has championed farmworker protections throughout his political career.