Assembly Bill 84 – California Globe

AB 84: Targeting Charter Schools While Ignoring Millions in District Fraud

August 16, 2025 8:07 amAugust 16, 2025 8:07 am

Why are California lawmakers preparing to spend $1 billion over the next decade on a brand-new bureaucracy to oversee charter schools — while turning a blind eye to the financial scandals plaguing traditional school districts? Assembly Bill 84 proposes to create...

Sacramento’s Education Power Grab Will Hurt Families Like Mine

July 8, 2025 2:56 amJuly 8, 2025 2:57 am

As the father of two daughters, I fought every day for more than 15 years to ensure they received a good education that would empower them to build a life even after I am no longer there to fight for...

Pretext as Policymaking

June 25, 2025 12:00 pmJune 25, 2025 12:04 pm

In California politics, solving real problems often takes a backseat to appearances. Lawmakers declare a crisis on things like housing, climate, public safety, then rush to “do something,” regardless of whether their action actually helps. What they offer isn’t leadership;...

New COVID Supplement Paid Sick Leave Coming in Assembly Bill 84

February 2, 2022 6:03 pmFebruary 2, 2022 6:14 pm

As part of the “early action” budget items, Assembly Bill 84 was amended the afternoon of February 2 for a vote expected next week on the Floors of the Senate and Assembly. AB 84 is authored by the Assembly Committee...