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Combining services the focus of Fremont restructuring workshop

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By: Megan Goldsby

June 28, 2011

Collaboration was the word of the day at a Monday meeting of Alameda leaders who gathered to weigh in on how California Forward’s proposed realignment plan could work within the East Bay county. Many in the group of around 30 had attended a workshop on this topic in the past and were now back to focus in on specifically how the plan could be implemented.

After CA’s first ever Deliberative Poll, participants want to be more involved

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By: Agustin Gurza

June 28, 2011

Dubbed “The Fabulous 400” by Deliberative Poll project co-chair David Davenport, participants of the survey project wrapped up nearly three days of discussions Sunday afternoon in Torrance and headed back to their respective homes; tired but inspired.

Holistic solutions in real-world restructuring simulation

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By: Megan Goldsby

June 27, 2011

Creating holistic approaches, taxing the Internet, and constructing vibrant cities – those are just some ideas that a group of Santa Clara County leaders say could become reality through cohesive government restructuring.

At Fresno redistricting hearing, some express fears of diluted representation

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By: Felicia Matlosz

June 24, 2011

More than 150 people packed a hearing in Fresno on Thursday to dissect proposed boundaries for California’s congressional and state legislative districts. Many speakers expressed concerns about mismatched mergers and diluted representation.

Forward Thinker Wornel Simpson works to be a role model for kids

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By: Lisa Gardiner

June 24, 2011

CA Fwd has named financial advisor Wornel Simpson a Forward Thinker for his work with teens to improve grades and academic outlook through sports.

It’s up to you: Making direct democracy more deliberative

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By: James Fishkin

June 23, 2011

This weekend, California Forward will co-sponsor an unprecedented effort in the state to bring voters together and delve into the issues plaguing our state in the first ever California Deliberative Poll. Poll creator James Fishkin discusses why it’s so critical to the state’s future.

CA controller halts lawmaker pay until “balanced” budget is passed

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By: Gina Baleria

June 22, 2011

Days after lawmakers passed a budget that was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown, California Controller John Chiang has deemed that lawmakers should not be paid, because their budget did not meet the requirements of Proposition 25.

Controller becomes deputy to new sheriff in town

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By: Fred Silva

June 22, 2011

When California Controller John Chiang decided on Tuesday that legislators would not be paid, he based that decision on the fact that the budget they passed last week was not in balance as outlined by voter-approved Proposition 25, even though the budget was passed on-time.

Capitol Morning Report profiles CA Fwd’s Fred Silva

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By: Bob Schmidt

June 21, 2011

California Forward senior fiscal policy advisor Fred Silva has been in and around California state government for nearly 40 years and remains optimistic that state policy makers may yet restore California’s once high standing.

CA FWD NEWS

Combining services the focus of Fremont restructuring workshop

After CA’s first ever Deliberative Poll, participants want to be more involved

Holistic solutions in real-world restructuring simulation

At Fresno redistricting hearing, some express fears of diluted representation

Forward Thinker Wornel Simpson works to be a role model for kids

It’s up to you: Making direct democracy more deliberative

CA controller halts lawmaker pay until “balanced” budget is passed

Controller becomes deputy to new sheriff in town

Capitol Morning Report profiles CA Fwd’s Fred Silva

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