California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon was sworn in as the state's 70th assembly speaker.

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CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYMAN ANTHONY RENDON (D) WAS SWORN IN AS THE STATE'S 70TH ASSEMBLY SPEAKER in March. On hand as Rendon took the oath of office from his predecessor. Assemblywoman Toni G. Atkins, were his wife, Annie Lam, and his parents, Tom and Gloria Rendon, along with friends, colleagues and state officials. Rendon said his top priorities include addressing poverty...