California Forward
Legislature 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 moreSpending plan takes a forward-looking approach to spending surging revenues, smartly making one-time investments for the long term rather than making all-around increases that will have to be cut next recession.
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 moreBNA story: California Forward set forward recommendations in the first in a series of reports regarding revenue that will be released during the next few months to explore the state’s choices.
read morePart 1 of new report previews needed conversation about long-term, equitable revenue system
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