California Forward
California has an opportunity to build for long-term prosperity with smart investments in schools, workforce development and infrastructure.
read moreFour ways California can provide itself some cover for the next economic downturn and not repeat the budgetary mistakes of the past
read moreAs increased revenues roll in, budgetmakers must keep in mind long-term pension and health care obligations that will continue to take up more and more precious resources for years to come.
read moreEven if most of this year’s revenue windfall does go to California schools and the rainy day fund, the conversation should not be over. Part 3 in our “Boom, Bust, Repeat?” series.
read more…some of which will go bust. Next story in series covers some California history that shows why the state needs to smartly prepare the budget for the next recession.
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 moreThe State of California, like some other states, has an “unfunded mandate” law that requires the state to make money available for new legislation that imposes costs on counties. In practice, those mandates can be “suspended” for budgetary reasons, leaving localities holding the bag on costs.
read morePart 1 of new report previews needed conversation about long-term, equitable revenue system
read moreCalifornia’s community colleges are considered a key player California meeting the challenge of aligning its workforce to the jobs available. Recently they received a double dose of good news from Governor Brown and President Obama
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