California Forward
Q&A with Assemblymember Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is another first term member of the California Legislature who took the time to answer some of our questions
read moreAssm. Mullin (D-San Mateo) talks about culture in the Capitol as one of the newer members of the State Legislature
read moreThe California Legislature missed a couple of opportunities this month to help restore the public’s trust in government
read moreEngageRiverside is the latest effort by a sizeable California city to embrace transparency and engage with its electorate
read moreAfter months of scandal, ethics bills have mixed results despite the need to restore public trust in government.
read moreOpportunities for government touted at second open data event in Silicon Valley hosted by CA Fwd
read moreOpinion: School funding shift set to empower citizens but greater transparency needed to inform local decision-making.
read moreCalifornia Forward convened the first of its Civic Data Forums this week in San Bernardino, convening staff and elected officials from cities, school districts and counties throughout the Inland Empire to discuss open data, transparency and technology solutions for improving governance in their communities.
read moreThree of the bills (844, 52, and 1442) are specifically aimed at campaign disclosure, while SB 1253 will require that more information shall be given to voters on initiatives
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