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CA Fwd’s statement on proposed ballot measure “California Legislature Transparency Act”
 150 150 California Forward
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“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
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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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How badly needed affordable housing in San Diego benefits community health
 150 150 Nadine Ono
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Loss of housing funds combined with increasing costs forcing San Diegans to spend more income on rent.

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Colleges work to close labor force’s skills gap
 150 150 Sydney Kamlager
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Op-ed: “Skills gap” is threatening California’s economic growth and keeping people in poverty.

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L.A.’s worsening housing affordability leading to overcrowding
 150 150 Nadine Ono
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Housing costs in Los Angeles region place growing strain on low-income earners and the livability of SoCal communities.

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L.A. County reboot of voting machine tech makes progress
 150 150 Bill Britt
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For anyone who has used a smartphone, voting should be a cinch with new voting system, set to be in place for 2020 election.

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How to pay for local infrastructure projects? New website offers an answer
 150 150 Darin Dinsmore
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Recent legislation expands local governments’ infrastructure financing powers that will help build investments in projects from transit stations, housing to next-gen water facilities.

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