California Forward
It is hard to talk about dysfunction in California government without talking about money. And it is hard everywhere these days to talk about taxes.
read moreTwo cheers to the Legislature and Governor for agreeing on an on-time budget that moved the state’s fiscal crisis off center stage for at least six months. So what are the logical next steps for structural budget or governance reform that can achieve a more responsive, transparent and effective state government? In short – none. That’s right – the time for major structural reform has passed. The time for rolling-up-the-sleeves and delivering-for-the-people is now.
read moreA recent dispute between Assembly members John Perez and Anthony Portantino highlights a problem that sits at the foundation of California’s broken government: a disturbing lack of transparency and accountability.
read moreIn an era when more and more Californians are demanding accountability and transparency in government, our budgeting process has slid back into the cloaked era of the past.
read moreThe State Accountability Project is an unprecedented effort to create a 50-state ranking of government transparency and accountability.
read moreAs California confronts another year of wrenching financial challenges, it is time for state legislators to make good on their pledge to make bold changes to the way our state operates…
read moreHaving trouble understanding why California isn’t as Golden as it used to be? Or maybe you just want to delve deeper into the complex world of the state finances…
read moreThis week California Forward released the results from the first in a series of “California Viewpoints” surveys on Californian’s attitudes toward state government, reform, and how…
read moreAs Californians grapple with the major issues facing our state and work to find ways to fix our broken government, Common Good founder and chair and conservative columnist Philip K. Howard makes the case for…
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