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CALPIRG transparency report raises broader questions on public access
150 150 Robb Korinke

Last week CALPIRG released a new report on Transparency in City Spending, evaluating transparency efforts in 30 of the nation’s most populous cities.

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The San Joaquin Valley’s response to the Governor’s budget
150 150 Niki Woodard

In effect, the sentiment can be surmised as one of pleasant surprise, somewhere along the lines of “wow, I’m sure glad I didn’t place a bet on that one.”

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New California Senate Bill 113 would encourage teen voter pre-registration
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

The legislation, introduced by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), hopes to encourage teens applying for their learner’s permit or driver’s license at the DMV to pre-register to vote.

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Lakewood organization demands transparency, accountability from local elected leaders
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

When we hear about citizens taking action, we want to share their efforts. The Lakewood Accountability Action Group is a nonprofit “holding elected officials accountable for their action or inaction.”

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Report highlights fixes to complex issues across California
150 150 Bill Mueller, Chair, California Stewardship Network

From Latino achievement to Smart Energy, these solutions stand out

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