California Forward
Status update on moving the state closer to a strong statewide open data strategy, including three bills under consideration in Legislature
read moreProposed law essentially redefines public records from individual documents to the information or data they contain.
read moreElected leaders and school officials came together to discuss cities and districts being left behind by the pace of new technology and how to adapt smartly to boost civic engagement, education outcomes and local economies.
read moreCity’s first Sustainability Officer explains what the “triple bottom line” means when it comes to measuring the plan to improve the quality life of residents.
read moreNewly elected officials talk about the harsh realities of learning how to work inside the system of local government
read moreLaw would mean agencies could not forward hard-to-analyze and unsearchable PDF’s or spreadsheet printouts of public records when the data has been defined as “open.”
read moreFree, online platform gives Californians “Google-like” search tool to view government hearings
read moreLegislatures approved funds to bring California’s paper-based system for public officials to declare economic interests into the digital age.
read moreLocal governments would need to catalog their data management systems and make the information publicly available under bill by State Senator Bob Hertzberg.
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