California Forward
This year’s State of the State address shows how CA Fwd’s governance and fiscal reforms are not only working, but have permeated the governing mantra of the state’s chief executive.
read moreGovernor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget is a major step toward replacing governance based on boom-and-bust cycles in favor of a restrained approach where things don’t just fall apart when the next inevitable downturn comes along.
read moreIf the spirit and letter of this budget on the public safety front remain intact after the Legislative gauntlet, we see big gains ahead on all fronts.
read moreThe Governor’s proposed budget is one of the few times every year voters can find out exactly the plan is for billions in new surpluses and how to keep the economic recovery churning
read moreThe budget would improve fiscal management, bolster the delivery of community services, invest in critical infrastructure and encourage the creation of well-paying jobs.
read moreWe have a serious backlog in funding needed infrastructure projects in California—many of which, the state’s water infrastructure, in particular, are paid for with user fees.
read moreFrom CA Fwd’s perspective – nonpartisan, good governance – 2013 was a winning season, not a championship year, but steady progress.
read moreDespite deserved good press for getting the bill signed on time, the transparency parade was unable to avoid rain via the governor’s blue pencil.
read moreThe budget deal will significantly simplify and rebalance how the state allocates money among school districts and charter schools serving 6 million students
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