29-08-2018 19:00 via ocregister.com

Legislative power grab shelved in Sacramento

Last week, our editorial board joined a chorus of voices from across the political spectrum in opposition to what can only be called a shameless power grab.
Assembly Bill 84, introduced by Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, sought to put the campaign fundraising abilities of legislative caucus leaders on par with state and county political parties.
AB84 would allow caucus leaders to bypass the $4,400 limit on donations to individual candidates and receive up to $36,500 from individ
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