Sharon Quirk-Silva – California Globe

New Law Requiring Cursive Instruction Facing Growing Backlash

October 22, 2023 2:25 amOctober 22, 2023 2:26 am

A bill signed into law last week by Governor Gavin Newsom that requires cursive to be taught between grades one and six faced growing backlash this week from teachers who say that class time should instead go towards more needed...

Manufacturing Equipment Tax Exemption Legislation Introduced

February 21, 2022 3:22 pmFebruary 21, 2022 3:28 pm

On February 10, Assembly Bill 1951 was introduced jointly by Assembly Members Tim Grayson, Ken Cooley, Jim Cooper, Tom Daly, Mike Gipson, Cottie Petrie-Norris, Sharon Quirk-Silva, James Ramos, Rudy Salas, Carlos Villapudua, and Jim Wood to improve the existing sales/use...

Yolo County Non-Jail Drug Treatment Pilot Program Bill Faces Big Senate Hurdle This Month

June 7, 2021 2:54 pm

This week, a bill that would give Yolo County a pilot program to allow some criminals with drug-motivated felony crimes to be given a residential treatment sentence rather than a jail or prison sentence. Assembly Bill 1542, authored by Assemblyman...

Bipartisan Theme Park Accelerated Reopening Bill Introduced in Assembly

February 5, 2021 2:46 pmFebruary 5, 2021 2:48 pm

On Thursday, a bill that would accelerate the reopening of theme parks in California was introduced in the Assembly. Assembly Bill 420, authored by Assemblywomen Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) and Suzette Martinez-Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) would specifically move up the tier theme...

2020 General Election Preview: 39th Congressional District

October 31, 2020 10:13 amNovember 2, 2020 10:24 am

Located in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Bernardino County, the 39th Congressional District is wealthy, suburban, and is probably going to be the home of one of the closest Congressional races this year. The district is yet another...

Miguel Santiago introduced the free tuition bill.

RECAP: AB 857, Creating Public Banks In California

September 24, 2019 7:00 pm

After being struck down in years past, AB 857 is a signature away from making public banks in California a reality. What is it? Assembly Bill 857. According to AB 857, whose framework is largely based on the only current...

#MeToo Movement Becomes Fringe Strategy for Republican Campaigns

October 23, 2018 6:30 amDecember 27, 2018 12:23 pm

As the #MeToo movement turns a year old, some California district candidates are using the issue as a campaign strategy to attack their opponent. Interestingly enough, it’s the Republicans who are attempting to they the #MeToo movement to their advantage....