Tech-enhanced Government

50-state project to measure corruption risks
150 150 John Guenther

The State Accountability Project is an unprecedented effort to create a 50-state ranking of government transparency and accountability.

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Water water everywhere? Not exactly
150 150 David Hill

Governor Brown had it about right during his inaugural speech when he said that California always focuses on the same recurring issues: education, crime, budgets and water.

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CA gets D+ for transparency
150 150 California Forward

California has received a near failing grade for transparency of government, ranking 31 out of all 50 states…

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Budget reform that brings accountability and openness to state government
150 150 Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher

As California confronts another year of wrenching financial challenges, it is time for state legislators to make good on their pledge to make bold changes to the way our state operates…

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State Controller unveils new website
150 150 California Forward

Having trouble understanding why California isn’t as Golden as it used to be? Or maybe you just want to delve deeper into the complex world of the state finances…

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Transparency crucial in budget negotiations
150 150 Dennis Hollingsworth

In the coming weeks, the California State Legislature will debate the details of Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal. With an $8.2 billion deficit in this year’s budget and…

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Drawing the lines For California
150 150 Connie Galambos Malloy

On November 30th, I was sworn in to a 10-year term of service on California’s first-ever Citizens Redistricting Commission. This 8-member body is charged with redrawing …

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Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010
150 150 Dr. Denzil Verardo

The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRA 2010) passed the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee unanimously on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

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