CA FWD NEWS

State of the State: Leading toward a more effective government
 150 150 Bill Hauck
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Today, Gov. Brown spoke of an improving California economy; indeed, it does seem that California is on the mend. He also pointedly spoke to what our state government should be, for which he must be congratulated.

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Inland Empire second fastest in growing high-tech jobs in US
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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Area known for warehousing using education, initiatives to create tech job openings

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Video: CEQA as public health tool
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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Using California environmental law to protect the poor

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Video: California bill requires all legislation to be in print three days
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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Sen. Lois Wolk explains the nuts and bolts of a bill she just introduced yesterday aimed at increasing transparency in the California Legislature

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The Future of California Elections: What’s at stake?
 150 150 Doug Chapin
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The Future of California Elections (FoCE) Project was formed in late 2011 to examine and address the unique challenges facing the State of California’s election system. In 2013 and beyond, FoCE will be focused on building on this foundation of consensus and success.

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League of Women Voters: Time for new views on CA’s Initiative Process
 150 150 Caroline Bruister
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The League of Women Voters is in the process of updating its position on the Initiative & Referendum process. Here’s why it’s important to adopt an updated, thoroughly researched stance.

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Middle ground exists on CEQA reform – Environmental attorney
 150 150 Justin Ewers
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Attorney wrote the book on CEQA, says compromise possible on abuse

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Save or tear down? CEQA works for question of historic buildings
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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Land use attorney says saving structures often better for environment

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Video: Ann Ravel and the FPPC are keeping elections honest
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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We had a chance to sit down for an extended and very frank conversation with Ann Ravel, Chair of California’s Fair Political Practices Commission.

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