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This measure would create a new, stable funding stream for California state parks and wildlife programs, which have received declining amounts of financial support in recent years. Read More
Categories: Budget Reform, Elections
The two top contenders for governor each have ruled out pursuing the kind of top-to-bottom electoral, budget and structural changes the state needs. Read More
Categories: Civic Engagement, Elections, Governance Reform
When I retired as Governor Schwarzenegger’s Director of Finance at the end of last year, I decided that I wanted to remain involved in state policy, especially surrounding our troubled budget. Read More
Categories: Budget Reform, Rainy Day Fund, State Budget, Bob Hertzberg, Budget Reform, Fiscal Reform Plan
Once considered one of the most powerful economic engines in the world, California recently made headlines for its record-breaking 100-day budget impasse. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated occurrence. Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission, Elections, Proposition 11
On Saturday, Oct. 2, California Forward talked with attendees at the American Leadership Forum's (ALF) Reviving California Community Summit at the Flint Center in Cupertino, as part of our Speak Up for California campaign. Read More
Categories: Speak Up CA
Need a little help sorting out all of those propositions on this November's ballot? The California Voter Foundation‘s “Proposition Song Players” have put together a little ditty to help clear things up – the state-wide famous Proposition Song! Read More
Categories: Civic Engagement, Elections
This measure returns responsibility for determining the boundaries of the California’s legislative districts to the State Legislature, taking it out of the hands of a bipartisan commission recently established by voters. Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission, Dear Gov, Elections, Proposition 11
This measure returns responsibility for determining the boundaries of the California’s legislative districts to the State Legislature, taking it out of the hands of a bipartisan commission recently established by voters. Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission, Dear Gov, Elections, Proposition 11
This measure takes away responsibility from the State Legislature for determining the boundaries of the state’s U.S. Congressional districts, and puts it in the hands of a bipartisan commission recently established by voters. Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission, Dear Gov, Elections, Proposition 11
The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRA 2010) passed the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee unanimously on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Read More
Categories: Accountability, Governance Reform, Transparency
The notion that California is the place to “invent the American dream” may have been conjured up by real estate hucksters, but Californians largely accepted this romantic ideal during the 20th Century, thanks not only to the Mamas and the Papas and scores of other Hollywood musicians and movie-makers, but to the Progressive leaders who created a ballot initiative process that gives voters enough clout to act like a Fourth branch of government. Read More
Categories: Democracy, Elections, Jerry Brown, Budget Reform, Budget Reform, Elections, Jerry Brown
From now until Election Day on Nov. 2, 2010, we dedicate our blog to you. This space is a forum for you to discuss and debate the issues facing our state, the propositions and candidates on the ballot, and how all of this affects us. Read More
Categories: Elections, Fiscal Reform Plan
On Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, California Forward talked to attendees of the Rebooting California symposium at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles as part of our Speak Up for California campaign. Read More
Categories: Speak Up CA
On Tuesday, California Forward announced the launch of its important campaign to engage with people across the state, encouraging them to share their thoughts about budget reform. Read More
Categories: Budget Reform, Dear Gov, Budget Reform, Dear Gov
In an open letter to the gubernatorial candidates, we have asked them to explain where they stand on fiscal reform. We've also developed a set of nonpartisan reforms to help balance the budget, reduce waste, and deliver better results. Read More
Categories: Dear Gov
The Citizens Redistricting Commission selection process is approaching the end of a critical stage this week as more than 120 semi-finalists are being interviewed. Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission
Angelo Ancheta has been involved in redistricting and civil rights issues for most of his career. A Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission
A transplant from Texas, Kerry Koths has lived in California for 25 years. His has worked in various sectors from the oil industry to advertising to construction. Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission
Mayuga says he aspires to join the Citizens Redistricting Commission to redraw districts that will return California as a leader among states and to meriting the respect and reputation it once had. Read More
Categories: Citizens Redistricting Commission
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) recently held its 31st Annual Convention in Los Angeles. Read More
Categories: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bob Hertzberg, Speak Up CA, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bob Hertzberg, Speak Up CA