California Forward
An additional $6.6 billion is expected to make it into CA coffers through fiscal year 2012, but Governor Brown says tax extensions are still necessary to close the remaining $9.6 billion gap.
read morePeople at California Forward’s San Jose dialogue tried to look into the future Wednesday night, as they debated the pros and cons of reforms such as redistricting and open primary, and commented on CA Fwd’s plan to move state government closer to the people.
read more2010 has brought with it some exciting and real steps toward repairing our broken government – from the top two open primary to a reaffirmation of redistricting. We look forward to continuing down the path to a shinier Golden State in 2011 – with your help, your ideas, and your support.
read moreThe future of reform in California was the primary focus of a special panel at the “California’s Future” conference, hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)…
read moreHundreds of Californians have voiced their ideas on how to improve our state, and the “Dear Governor” messages are now posted online as part of the California Forward Idea Map.
read moreThe first eight of 14 commissioners for the California Citizens Redistricting Commission have now been chosen.
read moreThe make-up of the Citizen’s Redistricting Commission will take another step closer to completion this week, as the first eight members are chosen at random from a list of 36 finalists.
read moreAngelenos were just as passionate as those in D.C. on Oct. 30 about the desire to restore common sense, reasonable dialogue, communication, and fair compromise to government and society.
read moreOn Thursday, October 21, California Forward talked with attendees at the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) 2010 business conference in Woodland Hills, CA, as part of our Speak Up for California campaign.
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