Thousands of protestors took to the Capitol in Sacramento today to rally against recent cuts to the higher education budget in California. But was there an alternative?
Yesterday, the Public Policy Institute of California hosted three members of the Think Long Committee for Calfornia at their 2012 Speaker Series on Rebooting California’s Government where general policy, tax measures, and Think Long’s partnership with the California Forward Action Fund were all discussed.
California’s version of direct democracy recently turned 100, and many say the initiative process – born out of frustration with a do-nothing legislature in 1911 – needs a shot in the arm to ensure it remains a tool for the people.
Described as “a nonpartisan simulation of the tough choices lawmakers are faced with,” Next10’s annual Budget Challenge is back with a new facelift and a $9.2 billion shortfall that any Californian can attempt to resolve.
Steve Segall is a 26 year old entreprener who wanted to start a technology company in his home state of California. The state of affairs at home made him think twice, however.