Government Performance & Accountability

What should California do with the $4.6 billion in extra tax revenue?
150 150 James Mayer

Californians in November 2014 are scheduled to vote on a constitutional amendment, the California Rainy Day Budget Stablization Fund Act

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Long Beach College Promise prime example of local government cooperation
150 150 Matthew Grant Anson

Long Beach is known for its port, its aquarium, and the permanently docked Queen Mary. But one more thing should be added to that list: it’s a classic example of local governments – in this case schools – working together.

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Online voting registration’s influence set to expand in California
150 150 Christopher Nelson

As more and more data is analyzed from last November’s election, the impact of the recently-enacted Online Voter Registration (OVR) in California continues to crystallize.

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California gets dismal grade from U.S. PIRG in government transparency
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

According to the annual “Following the Money” report, having dropped from 43rd to 49th place, California is only slightly more open about how it spends money than North Dakota.

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Following the Dark Money
150 150 Christopher Nelson

Campaign finance disclosure is a critical pillar in the overall discussion of transparency in government during Sunshine Week

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