California Forward
The Governor’s proposed budget is one of the few times every year voters can find out exactly the plan is for billions in new surpluses and how to keep the economic recovery churning
read moreThe budget would improve fiscal management, bolster the delivery of community services, invest in critical infrastructure and encourage the creation of well-paying jobs.
read moreCalifornia has more manufacturing jobs than anyone else, and new legislation is intended to keep it that way.
read moreDespite deserved good press for getting the bill signed on time, the transparency parade was unable to avoid rain via the governor’s blue pencil.
read moreThe budget deal will significantly simplify and rebalance how the state allocates money among school districts and charter schools serving 6 million students
read moreIn today’s Sacramento Bee, former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry takes a closer look at some of the substantive and reformative bills that did not make it off the governor’s desk, including SB 14, which would have helped stabilize the fiscal process, hold lawmakers accountable to the people they serve, and restore some trust in government.
read moreThe California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley chose a single-word theme for last week’s summit: “Elevate.” In one sense, the word reflects progress in improving the region’s quality of life. In another, it meant more hard work lies ahead to lift the Valley’s fortunes.
read moreCalifornia faces enormous challenges – making essential public programs work with fewer dollars, helping young people prepare for an uncertain future, and reviving our sick economy. That’s why we are so disappointed that Governor Brown vetoed SB 14 (Wolk), a critical cornerstone to the kind of governance changes that could restore opportunities for Californians — and maybe even confidence and trust in their elected officials.
read moreCalifornia voters remain fed up with their legislature, as seen in the latest Field Poll, which finds that people have little confidence in the body charged with passing laws and budgeting taxpayer dollars. Their support for the governor, however, remains steady.
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