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New survey reveals disconnect between Californians and state government
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Conducted by the California Business Roundtable and Pepperdine University, parts of the survey discuss disconnects on budget issues and how much bang for their buck taxpayers believe they are getting

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This week in realignment: May 24, 2013
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The CDCR released a report tracking the initial phase of realignment based on just 6 months worth of data

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New study reveals consensus on local reform between government officials and civic leaders
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When a study was released this week and showed a strong nexus in the desires for local government reform between local officials and civic leaders, our interest was piqued.

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California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has a change of heart
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After initially saying no to a request for daily downloads of the CalAccess database, Sec. Bowen came around and agreed to implement exactly that by Labor Day.

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This week in Realignment: May 17, 2013
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In a sign that public safety realignment is gaining prominence, Gov. Jerry Brown touched on the issue in his short statement on his May budget revision

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Gov. Brown emphasizes continued discipline in his May budget revision
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In past years, the May Budget Revisions have reflected the need for major spending reductions. The final budget reflects which programs will survive.

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This week in Realignment: May 10, 2013
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Campaign season for the 2014 elections is already heating up and public safety realignment is fast becoming one of the most politicized topics.

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Sen. Leland Yee speaks on voting & civic education
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Were able to ask State Sen. Leland Yee (D – San Francisco) about his views on some vital topics on the FOCE’s agenda.

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