Democracy

Election funding grant announced by CA Fwd and James Irvine Foundation
150 150 Ed Coghlan

CA Fwd project will explore effective ways California counties and other states secure adequate and sustainable funding for administering elections.

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New search tool gives boost to California campaign finance transparency
150 150 Ed Coghlan

California Secretary of State launches streamlined way of searching campaign contributions toward state-level candidates and ballot measures.

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California auditor issues report on “improper activities” revealed by whistleblowers
150 150 Ed Coghlan

State auditor details investigations into failure to seek competitive bids, failure to increase rental rates, waste of state funds, an improper gift of public funds, and neglect of supervisory duties.

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A Time for Bipartisan Deals
150 150 Jim Mayer

State Senator Steve Glazer, elected over a fellow Democrat via the top-two primary, pointed the way to bipartisan compromise through six new political rules he says will result in a stronger democracy.

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