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 moreElected leaders and school officials came together to discuss cities and districts being left behind by the pace of new technology and how to adapt smartly to boost civic engagement, education outcomes and local economies.
read moreEconomic challenges of California’s younger generation of job seekers shown in story of millennial who returned to school and work after being homeless.
read moreCity’s first Sustainability Officer explains what the “triple bottom line” means when it comes to measuring the plan to improve the quality life of residents.
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 moreCalifornia’s long-term prosperity depends on having this conversation about paying for state’s top priorities regionally and statewide.
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