California Forward
Head of California’s lead political watchdog agency shares why the political ethics law is in need of modernization.
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Council in Southern California city now boasts a millennial majority and a new outlook after FBI investigation scandal.
read moreStatement on behalf of James Mayer, President & CEO of California Forward
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Measure before voters on June 7 primary ballot seeks to allow Legislature to suspend its members without pay
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Measure would update California’s Constitution to help prevent last-minute gut-and-amend practice by state legislators.
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Candidate will face challenge of boosting access and quality of government data, while dealing with how to share with a public skeptical of government.
read moreDuring the week encouraging open government, CA Fwd reviews this year’s work to catalyze increased transparency and trust in government.
read moreDespite the many ways we transact business online, elections leaders say there are still significant hurdles to get over before voting online becomes reality.
read moreHaving gathered public input for a $7.5 billion water bond–and serving a district where several former local officials are serving jail terms–Assemblymember Anthony Rendon understands skepticism in government spending.
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