California Forward
…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.
read moreLegislatures approved funds to bring California’s paper-based system for public officials to declare economic interests into the digital age.
read moreHow to harness Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial and innovative prowess to the goal of inclusive economic growth in America’s heartland
read moreLocal governments would need to catalog their data management systems and make the information publicly available under bill by State Senator Bob Hertzberg.
read moreResidents and leaders optimistic about often overlooked distinct economic region, though issues like housing and educational attainment need attention.
read moreBoosting CTE funding and creating more work-based learning at community colleges are two recommendations from John Brauer
read more10 districts reviewing a wider range of metrics in quest to improve academic performance, including chronic absenteeism, how students, teachers and parents view their school, suspension and expulsion rates
read moreLawmaker proposes lowering state primary voting age to engage young voters earlier in the electoral process and encourage lifelong voting
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