California Forward
Less than three months into his first term, Long Beach City Councilmember Rex Richardson is already proving he’s not afraid to shake up City Hall.
read moreThis volatility is predictable, but the consequences are avoidable: Proposition 2 on the November ballot is the best solution developed after a generation of debate.
read moreVoters urged to protect critical services
read moreAs California State Controller, my job hinges on having access to the numbers that help me to tell the stories about what direction our State, communities, schools and businesses are heading.
read moreA restructured rainy day fund that captures spikes in capital gains revenue would lend a much needed air of stability to California’s investment climate
read moreDuring good economic times, state revenues grow. How should California use a state budget surplus?
read moreAfter months of scandal, ethics bills have mixed results despite the need to restore public trust in government.
read moreThe effects of elections and budget reform can’t be ignored but there’s also more work to be done to improve government and the economy here.
read moreWhile the state’s fiscal situation is improving and all parties involved deserve accolades for getting a sound budget passed on time, there is still some lingering procedural darkness.
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