Behind the Bills

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Episode 5: Gov. Newsom Signs & Vetos Legislation Oct 04, 2024

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On episode 5 of Behind the Bills, Iván Carrillo breaks down a few of the key pieces of legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed and vetoed as the 2-year session came to a close on September 30th (00:38). He also provides a quick update on the $10 billion school facilities bond, Proposition 2 (05:47). Finally, Iván talks with California State assembly candidate...and former ACSA member...Robert Garcia about his time in public education and his potential plans in Sacramento (07:10).

Episode 4: Legislative Session Crunch Time Aug 21, 2024

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On episode 4 of Behind the Bills, Iván Carrillo brings you the very latest on the legislative session and where things stand with key educational bills (00:35). Plus, he shares his thoughts on Gov. Gavin Newsom's letter to school leaders about cell phone use on campuses (04:04). And finally, Capitol Advisors partner Barrett Snider joins the show to talk about potential changes in the California legislature and what bills he thinks the Governor plans to sign this fall (06:35).

Episode 3: Endorsements & Political Action Committees Aug 05, 2024

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On episode 3 of Behind the Bills, Iván Carrillo looks at some of the upcoming races in the California state legislature and explains how ACSA endorses political candidates (00:44). Plus, he has a quick update on Proposition 2, a $10 billion school facilities bond that would have a wide-ranging impact on California public schools (07:44). Finally, Iván chats with legislative advocate Dorothy Johnson about where things stand in the final weeks of the legislative session (08:15).

Episode 2: A Signed State Budget & New School Facilities Bond Jul 09, 2024

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On episode 2 of Behind the Bills, Iván Carrillo breaks down the final budget signed by Governor Gavin Newsom and what impact it has on public education (00:51). He also discusses a new $10 billion school facilities bond, Proposition 2, on the November ballot (04:03). Finally, Iván is joined by legislative advocate Megan Baier for a conversation about the importance of relationships when working with lawmakers at the State Capitol (07:15).

Episode 1: Budget Updates & Legislative Policy Commitee Jun 07, 2024

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On episode 1 of Behind the Bills, Iván Carrillo gets you caught up on the latest policy updates impacting California public education. He takes a look at the upcoming June 15th budget deadline for the state legislature (01:38), the emergency school closures proposal (05:08), and the electric school buses initiative (07:22). Then, Iván is joined by Naj Alikhan for a wide-ranging discussion on the Legislative Policy Committee (09:09).

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