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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.

Video: The Path Forward

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By: California Forward

June 20, 2011

To get our state working again, we need to be clear about where we are trying to go and what we need to do to get there. Watch our video, “The Path Forward,” outlining that vision for California’s future, and then tell us your vision for California.

As budget battle continues, Lawmakers await word on whether they’ll get paid

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By: John Guenther

June 20, 2011

The big question now surrounding California’s budget is whether or not lawmakers will receive pay after passing a budget by last week’s deadline and then having that budget vetoed by the governor.

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins receives leadership award

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By: John Guenther

June 17, 2011

Former CA Fwd leadership council member Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins has been honored with the New Leaders Council (NLC)â€™s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award.

CA FWD NEWS

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

Video: The Path Forward

As budget battle continues, Lawmakers await word on whether they’ll get paid

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins receives leadership award

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