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Gov. Brown’s budget and a path forward

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By: Bob Hertzberg & Tom McKernan

January 18, 2011

Most new governors enjoy a grace period when the public and Legislature give them the time – and support – to do what they promised. We hope that’s true for Governor Brown, because his budget, as tough as it is, may provide a bi-partisan way forward for California – something we at California Forward have been focused on for several years.

Online Chats Engage Californians and Focus on Future of CA

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By: John Guenther

January 14, 2011

Every Californian should understand that our state is teetering on a financial precipice and that we each have a role in pulling it back from the brink. Join the conversation about the future of our state each Wednesday between noon and 1 p.m. through January.

What’s the big deal about the budget? 3Qs for Peter Schrag

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By: Tyche Hendricks

January 13, 2011

The big news of the day is brand-new Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for California. Citing a $25.4 billion deficit over the next year and a half, the guv wants…

The missing piece of the budget puzzle

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By: Fred Silva

January 12, 2011

The 2011-12 budget plan introduced by Governor Brown on Monday includes major pieces of the fiscal puzzle that at long last will hopefully bring fiscal balance back to California…

Forging a path to a stronger state

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By: Armando Botello II

January 12, 2011

In recent days several news outlets have focused on the work of California Forward and our efforts to fix state government. While much of this may be in response…

Citizens Redistricting Commission begins work this week

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By: Armando Botello II

January 11, 2011

On Wednesday, a new era of redistricting in California begins with the first meeting of the Citizens Redistricting Commission….

The Conversation: Can California be pulled from the brink?

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By: Nicolas Berggruen and Nathan Gardels

January 7, 2011

California has long been the bellwether for the United States as a whole. Indeed, as the world’s eighth-largest economy that is home to Hollywood and Google…

The Path Forward

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By: California Forward

January 6, 2011

Californians want a path forward – one right step after another. We need to stop the bleeding and start the healing, make government work again, and support…

Can a two-year budget help solve California’s financial woes?

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By: Nina Martin

January 5, 2011

The direness of California’s budget crisis has one silver lining: efforts to reform state government are finally gaining traction with voters and lawmakers…

Selected Blog Posts

Gov. Brown’s budget and a path forward

Online Chats Engage Californians and Focus on Future of CA

What’s the big deal about the budget? 3Qs for Peter Schrag

The missing piece of the budget puzzle

Forging a path to a stronger state

Citizens Redistricting Commission begins work this week

The Conversation: Can California be pulled from the brink?

The Path Forward

Can a two-year budget help solve California’s financial woes?

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