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How the Top Two primary is changing California

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By: Ed Coghlan

June 10, 2016

Observers of California politics reflect on the electoral reform, which resulted in 23 state races with candidates from the same party facing off in November.

From the Ivory Tower to the Mean Streets of Santa Monica

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By: Pete Peterson

June 9, 2016

Recent studies document the moderating effects of California’s Top Two primary and independent redistricting reform

California voters approve Prop 50 with more reform measures on horizon

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By: Ed Coghlan

June 8, 2016

Ballot initiative wins overwhelming approval from voters; proposals to boost transparency in the Legislature move forward

CA Fwd statement on California Legislature Transparency Act

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By: Jim Mayer

June 6, 2016

Statement on behalf of James Mayer, President & CEO of California Forward

To supporters, Prop 50 is small but correct step in good government direction

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By: Ed Coghlan

June 3, 2016

Measure before voters on June 7 primary ballot seeks to allow Legislature to suspend its members without pay

VIDEO: Why care about how California pays for elections?

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By: Ed Coghlan

May 26, 2016

Solving state-local tension over funding elections is key to reducing costs, improving the voter experience and modernizing aging voting technology.

CA Fwd report outlines plan to upgrade how California pays for elections

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By: California Forward

May 25, 2016

Analysis sheds light on state-local tension over county funding of elections and reforms dependent on solving the problem.

Government transparency initiative closer to landing on California’s November ballot

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By: Ed Coghlan

May 5, 2016

Measure would update California’s Constitution to help prevent last-minute gut-and-amend practice by state legislators.

California needs to think long-term after extra election funding approved

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By: Ed Coghlan

May 2, 2016

California is correctly addressing perfect storm of competitive presidential primary and glut of November ballot measures.

Democracy

How the Top Two primary is changing California

From the Ivory Tower to the Mean Streets of Santa Monica

California voters approve Prop 50 with more reform measures on horizon

CA Fwd statement on California Legislature Transparency Act

To supporters, Prop 50 is small but correct step in good government direction

VIDEO: Why care about how California pays for elections?

CA Fwd report outlines plan to upgrade how California pays for elections

Government transparency initiative closer to landing on California’s November ballot

California needs to think long-term after extra election funding approved

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