California Forward
Events open to the public will feature problem solvers from across the political spectrum engaging with Californians to talk about how we spend our money, how we improve our schools and how we create meaningful jobs.
read morePaying for badly needed maintenance of California’s transportation system would benefit from using “fourth sector” models, which combine public, private and nonprofit resources for public good.
read moreLegislature working on addressing a $59 billion-backlog in state road and highways maintenance, but so far, proposed fixes have been temporary solutions to a long-term infrastructure investment issue.
read moreExplainer on financing tool that cities, counties, and special districts can use to meet a broad range of local infrastructure needs, which is wider than the narrow focus of California’s defunct Redevelopment funding mechanism.
read moreHousing team supports package of legislation to raise more housing funds but calls for more permanent solutions to growing problem.
read moreCalifornia has an opportunity to build for long-term prosperity with smart investments in schools, workforce development and infrastructure.
read moreBoom, Bust, Repeat? – New series from CA Fwd explores how the state can smartly manage recent revenue gains to strengthen public programs for the long term.
read moreTool for funding badly needed local and regional infrastructure projects and maintenance gains interest across the state
read moreCalifornia’s long-term prosperity depends on having this conversation about paying for state’s top priorities regionally and statewide.
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