Government Performance & Accountability

What is holding up California ethics reform?
150 150 Michelle Bergmann

After months of scandal, ethics bills have mixed results despite the need to restore public trust in government.

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Uphold LCFF’s democratic process
150 150 Helen Hutchison

Opinion: School funding shift set to empower citizens but greater transparency needed to inform local decision-making.

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Reform success shows California governable and no longer broken
150 150 Lenny Mendonca and Thomas McKernan

The 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.

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Open data takes center stage at Inland Empire forum
150 150 Robb Korinke

California 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.

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Several bills aim to improve transparency and confidence in CA elections
150 150 Dominic Munoz

Three 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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Progress report on California’s efforts to restore trust in government
150 150 Ed Coghlan

While the legislature has taken some positive steps after three senators were indicted, CA Fwd pointedly challenged the lawmakers to do more. Where the effort stands today:

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