California Forward
Status update on moving the state closer to a strong statewide open data strategy, including three bills under consideration in Legislature
read moreProposed law essentially redefines public records from individual documents to the information or data they contain.
read moreData experts from around the state gathered in Fresno to discuss how Open Data can benefit the Central Valley on issues including public health, economic development and financial stewardship.
read moreA new crop of state lawmakers and constitutional officers, combined with activity underway in state and local governments, are pushing California closer to a “tipping point” where the demand and use of data can truly transform the public sector
read moreWhile California has some of the most robust disclosure laws in the nation, the state has not always used information technology to convert disclosure into genuine transparency.
read moreCalifornia Forward congratulates the California State Controller’s Office on its new open data portal, ByTheNumbers.sco.ca.gov.
read moreOpportunities for government touted at second open data event in Silicon Valley hosted by CA Fwd
read moreCalifornia Forward convened the first of its Civic Data Forums this week in San Bernardino, convening staff and elected officials from cities, school districts and counties throughout the Inland Empire to discuss open data, transparency and technology solutions for improving governance in their communities.
read moreSo how do governments promote and cultivate a culture of transparency that goes beyond the minimum standards enacted by law?
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