California Forward
At least one person, in city hall, vows to make some changes that will allow local government to work more efficiently while bringing the data closer to its residents.
read moreThis week Gov. Jerry Brown signed several bills into law that bolstered the state government’s transparency and accountability to its constituents.
read moreThe Open Data topic will get a full hearing on September 12 at UC Berkeley as a full day exploring the importance that open data can have on improving governance
read moreA set of laws enforced by the Federal Trade Commission protects consumers from false or deceptive advertising. Shouldn’t voters be protected from misleading advertising too?
read moreIn a move to boost accountability, transparency, and engagement, Los Angeles councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced a measure that would enable citizens to use video-conferencing technology to participate in meetings remotely.
read moreThe 2000 election opened up Pandora’s box about the blatant injustices that occur in voting systems across our nation. Remember the pictures of hanging chads that election season?
read moreThe audits also found that the City misused cash in its gas tax fund, and is unlawfully holding former redevelopment agency (RDA) assets.
read moreCity leaders in Sacramento are asking folks to blow the whistle on any city employee, including city council members, they see as part of waste or corruption in city hall.
read moreHumboldt Registrar of Voters Carolyn Crnich responded to controversy and an outcry from residents by creating a system for anyone to request a scanned version of the vote through the Humboldt County Elections Transparency Project.
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