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Legislative wrap-up: California housing solution is under construction
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Taking stock of the Legislative session for results and wins for California Forward that spur community investment in housing and infrastructure.

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Tracey Grose: Taxation and Economic Competitiveness: Incentivizing Virtuous Cycles
150 150 John Guenther

Ensuring the public sector is reliably funded even as the economy transforms structurally, will help ensure that California remains on the front edge of opportunity.

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California small business summit series kicks off in Clovis
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Free events will feature resources and presentations to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses.

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California must improve its pipeline of skilled workers and degrees
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Skills gap will ensure state will fall short in filling need for college grads and middle-skilled workers.

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CA Fwd’s statement on proposed ballot measure “California Legislature Transparency Act”
150 150 California Forward

“California Forward has long advocated for giving lawmakers and the public at least 72 hours to review a bill before a final vote. We also know from our extensive consultation with the public that more transparency is essential to improving the public’s confidence in the Legislature. The ’72-hour rule’ has had bipartisan support in the…

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Growing the Central Valley Economy
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Event highlighted ways to help the Central Valley thrive including putting a “face” on the Valley and building coalitions to transition to the future economy.

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Colleges work to close labor force’s skills gap
150 150 Sydney Kamlager

Op-ed: “Skills gap” is threatening California’s economic growth and keeping people in poverty.

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