California Forward
As voters increasingly register No Party Preference, experts say major parties will need to evaluate how to campaign and engage with citizens in less traditional ways.
read moreStudy claims California’s nonpartisan primary has made elections more competitive and decreased dysfunction in the Legislature.
read moreSacramento event, open to the public, will look at the state’s “top-two” or nonpartisan primary and the future of other election reforms and will feature Secretary of State Alex Padilla, Senator Steve Glazer, other elected officials and experts in elections.
read moreEvents open to the public will feature problem solvers from across the political spectrum engaging with Californians to talk about how we spend our money, how we improve our schools and how we create meaningful jobs.
read moreRecent kerfuffle in the Assembly where member ordered removal of colleague’s microphone represents a high-profile lapse in effective governance which requires collaboration, open communication and vibrant debate.
read moreLeaders from across the political spectrum and across California will take part in public discussions about how to restore California’s role as the model for other states to follow in the areas of education, jobs and public engagement.
read moreStatus update on moving the state closer to a strong statewide open data strategy, including three bills under consideration in Legislature
read moreProposed law essentially redefines public records from individual documents to the information or data they contain.
read moreElected leaders and school officials came together to discuss cities and districts being left behind by the pace of new technology and how to adapt smartly to boost civic engagement, education outcomes and local economies.
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