Budget Reform

The reform agenda – red pills, blue agendas, and the neo-Johnsons
 150 150 Edward Headington
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You do not have to have read George Orwell to know that one of the most abused words in the English language is “reform.” It is almost as bad as our penchant for reviving old labels with the word “neo.”

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The bottom line – budgetarily speaking – on 3 propositions (that are now the law of the land)
 150 150 Fred Silva
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Now that the slate mailers are in the recycling bin, how did this election affect the State’s precarious fiscal condition? Is the 2010-11 state budget still in balance? Is the problem bigger or smaller than it was on Monday, Nov. 1?

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For California, Jerry Brown might just be in the right place at the right time
 150 150 Alex Raksin
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It’s hard to argue with the decisive majority (54 to 41 percent) of Californians who chose Jerry Brown as their next governor Tuesday.

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What happened with the Props? A summary of California’s statewide proposition results
 150 150 Justin Ewers
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Californians sent some dramatic—and occasionally conflicting—messages with their votes on the state’s major ballot measures.

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CA Fwd welcomes new partner in effort to fix state government
 150 150 James P. Mayer
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California Forward has worked diligently to advance political and fiscal reforms that will bolster democracy and improve the performance of government in our great but struggling state.

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Comprehensive fiscal reform: How long can we wait?
 150 150 Zabrae Valentine
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Even with 100 “extra” days to finish their work, the Legislature and Governor fell well short of including comprehensive budget reform in the final 2010 budget.

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Proposition 26: Two-thirds vote for fees
 150 150 California Forward
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We all pay a mix of taxes and fees to fund government services, such as schools, roads, libraries, and police and fire services. Proposition 26 seeks to change how we approve certain fees from a simple majority of 50 percent plus one to a two-thirds majority vote.

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Proposition 25 – A new front in the long war against Proposition 13
 150 150 Jon Coupal
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Proposition 25 is the latest weapon against Proposition 13, but backers do not want voters to know it.

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Proposition 25 – A chance for change
 150 150 Andrea Guerrero
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What motivates people to vote? Change.

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