California Forward
Manufacturers gathered with the public sector to partner up on cultivating a strong workforce and more alignment to keep manufacturing in California
read moreFour ways California can provide itself some cover for the next economic downturn and not repeat the budgetary mistakes of the past
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 moreAs increased revenues roll in, budgetmakers must keep in mind long-term pension and health care obligations that will continue to take up more and more precious resources for years to come.
read moreHigher unemployment and lower wages affecting opportunity for young Californians to become part of 21st century workforce.
read moreEven if most of this year’s revenue windfall does go to California schools and the rainy day fund, the conversation should not be over. Part 3 in our “Boom, Bust, Repeat?” series.
read more…some of which will go bust. Next story in series covers some California history that shows why the state needs to smartly prepare the budget for the next recession.
read moreBoom, Bust, Repeat? – New series from CA Fwd explores how the state can smartly manage recent revenue gains to strengthen public programs for the long term.
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