California Forward
New California laws include victories in open data, election reform and campaign finance
read more“California Forward has long advocated for giving lawmakers and the public at least 72 hours to review a bill before a final vote. We also know from our extensive consultation…
read moreReport: While city councils have increased representation by women, the number of women in the California Legislature is down.
read moreCalifornia Secretary of State launches streamlined way of searching campaign contributions toward state-level candidates and ballot measures.
read moreState auditor details investigations into failure to seek competitive bids, failure to increase rental rates, waste of state funds, an improper gift of public funds, and neglect of supervisory duties.
read moreState Senator Steve Glazer, elected over a fellow Democrat via the top-two primary, pointed the way to bipartisan compromise through six new political rules he says will result in a stronger democracy.
read moreThe question of the day in Sacramento was whether California’s open primary reform was reducing partisan gridlock and creating more competitive elections.
read moreEducation, the economy, and civic engagement topped the agenda at event in Silicon Valley, where a bipartisan panel looked to kick off a larger movement to boost community involvement in solving the big problems of today.
read moreFresno mayor Ashley Swearengin to take part in bipartisan conversations to discuss education, jobs, civic engagement and fiscal stability in California.
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