California Forward
Recidivism is down and more inmates are reporting to the probation officers than before, but some county officials bristle at having so many offenders “dumped” into their laps without enough time to plan or react.
read moreAs early data show positive signs, restructuring has the California government poised to tackle realignment with a new look
read moreAre politicians tone deaf when it comes to the message they send with various raises and pay-cuts?
read moreRealignment is about trying something different, trying to get the best results at the best price and ignoring the need for instant gratification.
read morePassion, community engagement and involvement were the messages given to those who gathered at last weekend’s second annual United Latinos Voter Empowerment Forum at Sacramento State University.
read moreWe are rapidly approaching the 100 year anniversary of the California initiative process, an occasion celebrated by some and scorned by others. The centennial of the Golden State’s system of direct democracy is provoking many to rethink this process and consider whether it needs an upgrade.
read moreCA Fwd Policy Director Richard Raya has been profiled by InnovatingSMART, an organization working to share stories of people and organizations doing innovative work to create systems that improve lives.
read moreWith a strong bipartisan support (74-2) in the Assembly of AB18 last month, it appeared that the Legislature would actually begin to fulfill its constitutional obligation to support our public schools and students. Unfortunately, Assembly Education Committee chair Julia Brownley, pulled the bill from its scheduling hearing in the Senate, essentially shelving it until 2012.
read moreSome of the same state legislators who benefited from the higher education system now won’t act to keep it whole.
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