VIDEO: How to boost upward mobility in California
Whether or not California's next generations do better than their parents has a lot to do with these local factors Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Commentary
VIDEO: How data can link money, influence and legislation in state politics
Bringing money in state politics into the light expands voter knowledge Read More
Categories: Democracy, Tech-enhanced Government, Accountability, Transparency, Accountability, Transparency
Governor Brown goes to Washington
California's governor sent message to President Trump about where they could work together and where they may clash Read More
Categories: Economy, Smart Investment, Infrastructure, Jerry Brown, Jim Mayer, Lenny Mendonca
Peer support specialist draws on own struggles to help at-risk Riverside County youth
Program pairs peer personnel with troubled youth on path to detention Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
California election leaders stay focused on reform in politically charged era
Future of California Elections coalition gathered to talk big changes ahead in how California votes Read More
Categories: Democracy, Elections, Future of California Elections, Elections
San Bernardino County jail study by CA Fwd leading to change in criminal justice
Data gives county opportunity to make jail system more cost effective, maintain public safety Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Realignment, Crime
Future of California Elections highlighted this week
One of biggest changes in how Californians vote will be focus as election officials gather in Los Angeles Read More
Categories: Democracy, Elections, Future of California Elections, Elections
Assembly hearings focused on raising more Californians into middle class
JEDE Committee takes up questions about poverty and misalignment of policies that should combat it Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Student cybersecurity competition aims to fill California workforce pipeline
California Community Colleges participate in CyberPatriot program to spur student interest in growing field Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
VIDEO: California entrepreneur works to shine light on money in politics
CA Fwd talks to Jim Heerwagen, citizen champion of transparency and campaign finance reform Read More
Categories: 50 State
VIDEO: James Fallows on America’s split image of itself
Touring country by small plane, author finds many hold grim view of nation but are optimistic about their community Read More
Categories: 50 State, Democracy, Governance Reform
VIDEO: FEC’s Ann Ravel decries dysfunction and gridlock in federal government
CA Fwd talks future of political reform with political watchdog commissioner who submitted resignation this week Read More
Yes, Washington, there is a political middle
Despite blue status, California created models of reform that combat hyper-partisanship Read More
California county organizations warn on ACA repeal without replacement
Groups involved with health care law sign letter urging the creation of comprehensive plan to support existing coverage levels. Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative
UC Davis Law dean emphasizes civil rights in improving law
Project to simplify a California law aligns with leader's goals of increasing access and bettering people's lives Read More
Categories: Democracy, Elections, Political Reform Act, Accountability, Transparency
Increasing voter turnout means putting our money where our mouth is
Solving the tortured election funding problem California's counties experience is key to reducing barriers to voting Read More
Categories: Democracy, Elections, Elections Funding Project
VIDEO: Panetta urges reforms in California to continue
Former Defense Secretary gives rousing speech on the state of national politics and the need for California to be a model of reform. Read More
Categories: 50 State, CA Fwd Legacy, Democracy
CA Fwd rallies political reformers from across the US around nationwide agenda for change
Amid highly polarized national politics, reform groups seek path forward at state and local level Read More
Categories: 50 State, Democracy, Elections, Redistricting, Top Two Primary, Elections
Why the Middle Class Matters
The California Dream isn't sustainable unless we do more to lift the state's workforce into middle class jobs Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
California Community Colleges launch biomanufacturing bachelor degree program
To match workforce needs, two colleges worked together to offer a four-year biotech and biomanufacturing degree Read More
Categories: Economy, Regional Economies