CA FWD NEWS

Why the governor’s budget makes California Economic Summit even more important
150 150 Justin Ewers

The Governor’s proposed budget is one of the few times every year voters can find out exactly the plan is for billions in new surpluses and how to keep the economic recovery churning

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Authentic parent engagement and LCFF
150 150 Oscar E. Cruz & Yolie Flores

But like the quality of education schools offer across the state, the quality and even the commitment to parent engagement is anything but consistent.

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Budget Breakdown: This is what recovery looks like
150 150 Jim Mayer

The Governor’s plan of doubling down on shifts in authority to local governments and prioritizing fiscal stability and long-term investments is a good one

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California Forward’s comment on Gov. Brown’s budget proposal
150 150 Jim Mayer

The budget would improve fiscal management, bolster the delivery of community services, invest in critical infrastructure and encourage the creation of well-paying jobs.

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New legislation looks to crack down on fundraising for school board members
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

nder the legislation, administrators at any state public school district and community college districts will be prohibited from soliciting contributions on behalf of the campaigns and legal defense funds of candidates and incumbent board members that govern those districts.

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Minding your money (and improving our government) in 2014
150 150 Jim Mayer

One more holiday tradition has come and gone: The pundits have declared the important stories of 2013 and prognosticated on what to watch in 2014. But don’t be dulled by tradition.

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