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New tool provides access to key data for special districts
 150 150 Jim Mayer and Neil McCormick
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Working in partnership, California Forward (CA Fwd) and the California Special Districts Association (CSDA), have launched a new tool for accessing key financial data on the state’s nearly 2,000 special districts

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Early Learning Development and the Local Control Funding Formula
 150 150 Matthew Grant Anson
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One area that hasn’t received much ink in regard to ELD is how it stands to fare under California’s new Local Control Funding Formula law

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California Forward hires former Common Cause policy advocate as new public affairs director
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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Just today, California Forward’s hiring of California Common Cause veteran Philip Ung as its new Public Affairs Director was announced. He will start on January 1.

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Desert Hot Springs declares state of fiscal emergency
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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If money matters in the city of Desert Hot Springs, of Riverside County, don’t improve, the city will have to file for bankruptcy. Again.

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California’s surplus must be used wisely
 150 150 Mark Orcutt
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Not only does focusing on outcomes create an atmosphere that reinforces the effective use of public funds, but it also helps to regain the trust of voters.

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