CA FWD NEWS

“Strong ale for a weak economy” to benefit CA Forward
 150 150 John Guenther
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The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company has sent a five-pack of its popular Budgetary Alement Ale to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the rest of the state’s “Big Five,” in honor of the recent passing of the state’s budget, which was a record 100 days overdue.

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Proposition 21: VLF surcharge for parks
 150 150 California Forward
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This measure would create a new, stable funding stream for California state parks and wildlife programs, which have received declining amounts of financial support in recent years.

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Mike Genest: Ensuring state and municipal solvency
 150 150 Mike Genest
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When I retired as Governor Schwarzenegger’s Director of Finance at the end of last year, I decided that I wanted to remain involved in state policy, especially surrounding our troubled budget.

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Jim Lazarus: Critical moment for redistricting reform
 150 150 Jim Lazarus
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Once considered one of the most powerful economic engines in the world, California recently made headlines for its record-breaking 100-day budget impasse. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated occurrence.

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Speaking Up for California at the Reviving California Community Summit
 150 150 Gina Baleria
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On Saturday, Oct. 2, California Forward talked with attendees at the American Leadership Forum’s (ALF) Reviving California Community Summit at the Flint Center in Cupertino, as part of our Speak Up for California campaign.

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Proposition 27: Repeal of Citizens’ Redistricting Commission
 150 150 California Forward
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This measure returns responsibility for determining the boundaries of the California’s legislative districts to the State Legislature, taking it out of the hands of a bipartisan commission recently established by voters.

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Proposition 20: Redistricting of Congressional districts
 150 150 California Forward
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This measure takes away responsibility from the State Legislature for determining the boundaries of the state’s U.S. Congressional districts, and puts it in the hands of a bipartisan commission recently established by voters.

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