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Governor rejects needed budget reforms

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By: Assemblymember Kristin Olsen

October 25, 2011

One of the reasons California faces chronic multibillion-dollar budget shortfalls is that we use a broken budget system that leads to automatic increases in state spending each year. The only way to solve our long-term budget problems is by adopting true budget reform.

Hear us now? Technology and civic engagement

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By: John Guenther

October 24, 2011

Hidden in all the bad news about California’s troubles is this delightful paradox: Californians, while living in a state that experts say is ungovernable, have within their reach new tools that give them greater power to govern themselves than ever before.

Forward Thinker Patty Chavez committed to her community

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By: Cheryl Geutuiza

October 21, 2011

Patty Chavez is proud of her community—so much so, she makes sure she knows everything about what’s going on in Chula Vista.

Community Focus: Making health the easy choice

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By: Susan Burden

October 19, 2011

Would you ignore a smoking car until it needed to be towed to a shop? Or wait until leaking pipes flooded your house before contacting a contractor? If you did, you’d expect to pay a heavy premium to repair what’s likely become major damage—usually much more than the cost of simple maintenance. But for most Americans, this is exactly what we do when it comes to our health. Up to now, this approach has been mindboggling for policy makers and healthcare providers.

The power of two or more

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By: Sandra Sternberg

October 18, 2011

The words “government of the people, by the people, for the people” were first uttered in 1863 when Abraham Lincoln consecrated the battlefield at Gettysburg. They’ve resonated to varying degrees throughout U.S. history, at times loudly and at other times with barely a whimper.

Forward Thinker Fernando Jara helps former prisoners contribute

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By: Gina Baleria

October 14, 2011

Fernando Jara knows what second chances are all about. He’s a high school dropout and at age 17 was already on parole. But, members of the community gave him a structure and path, allowing him to contribute positively.

Fiscal reforms sacrificed in same old story

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By: Alan Autry, special to The Sacramento Bee

October 14, 2011

In today’s Sacramento Bee, former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry takes a closer look at some of the substantive and reformative bills that did not make it off the governor’s desk, including SB 14, which would have helped stabilize the fiscal process, hold lawmakers accountable to the people they serve, and restore some trust in government.

The ABCs of public accountability

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By: Sandra Sternberg

October 13, 2011

Perhaps not surprisingly, the state of California announced this week it is $705 million short of first quarter revenue estimates, meaning so-called “trigger cuts” to the budget will go into effect. The only glimmer of hope – though dim – is word that school districts and Cal State and UC campuses have already been making plans to cover the automatic cuts triggered by this shortfall.

San Joaquin partnership elevates region

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By: Felicia Matlosz

October 12, 2011

The California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley chose a single-word theme for last week’s summit: “Elevate.” In one sense, the word reflects progress in improving the region’s quality of life. In another, it meant more hard work lies ahead to lift the Valley’s fortunes.

CA FWD NEWS

Governor rejects needed budget reforms

Hear us now? Technology and civic engagement

Forward Thinker Patty Chavez committed to her community

Community Focus: Making health the easy choice

The power of two or more

Forward Thinker Fernando Jara helps former prisoners contribute

Fiscal reforms sacrificed in same old story

The ABCs of public accountability

San Joaquin partnership elevates region

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