California Forward
This week Gov. Jerry Brown signed several bills into law that bolstered the state government’s transparency and accountability to its constituents.
read moreCalifornia Forward had the opportunity to sit down with the newly elected L.A. City Controller, Ron Galperin
read moreAt the Center’s Best of California awards, California Secretary of State’s online voter registration portal took home the prize for 2013’s Best Application Serving the Public.
read moreA set of laws enforced by the Federal Trade Commission protects consumers from false or deceptive advertising. Shouldn’t voters be protected from misleading advertising too?
read moreIn a move to boost accountability, transparency, and engagement, Los Angeles councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced a measure that would enable citizens to use video-conferencing technology to participate in meetings remotely.
read moreIn June, California Forward first shared a story about the Friends of Cardiff and Carlsbad State Beaches’ (FCCSB) aggressive campaign to raise money to restore nine bluff side staircases. The non-profit is more than happy to report that it surpassed its goal of $40,000 just in the first few months.
read moreMuch as the districts’ appeal to the Department of Education was done jointly, the new system for the eight districts will also be executed in tandem.
read moreThe 2000 election opened up Pandora’s box about the blatant injustices that occur in voting systems across our nation. Remember the pictures of hanging chads that election season?
read moreThe audits also found that the City misused cash in its gas tax fund, and is unlawfully holding former redevelopment agency (RDA) assets.
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