California Forward
California Forward continues its reporting on how the burgeoning Latino market can be a catalyst to drive our state out of its current economic slump.
read moreCalifornia Forward held a town hall meeting at the CAHCC’s event in San Jose where panelists discussed keeping the state’s economic engine running in the midst of a slump.
read moreCA Fwd Leadership Council co-chair and former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg spoke to KCBS 740 AM in San Francisco this morning about how to break through the gridlock that has become commonplace in all levels of government
read moreCalifornia Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce convention in San Jose this morning with a plea to dispel with pessimism and a call to action from both citizens and government officials.
read moreAs California works to right its economy and deal in a meaningful way with the challenges it faces, we are reminded of the role we as citizens and voters can play in the process.
read moreCities are the closest government to the people. To the League of California Cities, that is an important responsibility, and they are working to engage everyday people in efforts to improve government and enhance their communities.
read moreCalifornia Forward’s efforts to restructure a dysfunctional state government struck a deep chord with people attending the 23rd annual Business Expo presented by the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Friday in Fresno.
read moreCalifornia Forward has named Heidi Sieck a Forward Thinker for her work to make the process of filling board and commission seats more transparent and her efforts to encourage more women to run for elected office.
read moreTwo cheers to the Legislature and Governor for agreeing on an on-time budget that moved the state’s fiscal crisis off center stage for at least six months. So what are the logical next steps for structural budget or governance reform that can achieve a more responsive, transparent and effective state government? In short – none. That’s right – the time for major structural reform has passed. The time for rolling-up-the-sleeves and delivering-for-the-people is now.
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