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Citizen involvement critical in challenging times

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By: Deborah Nankivell

July 25, 2011

As a transplanted Minnesotan, I have considered it a privilege to live in what I thought was the Golden State, a place of rich diversity, inspiring creativity and incredible beauty. However, as I have lived in the San Joaquin Valley, I have been shocked to find levels of poverty mirroring the Third World and a California culture so fragmented I had to wonder if the principles laid out in the founding documents made it to the West Coast.

Public involvement key to government transparency & accountability, says Raya

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By: John Guenther

July 25, 2011

CA Fwd Policy Director Richard Raya has been profiled by InnovatingSMART, an organization working to share stories of people and organizations doing innovative work to create systems that improve lives.

LA mid-year economic forecast shows modest recovery

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By: Cheryl Getuiza

July 22, 2011

A mid-year economic forecast from the LA Economic Development Corporation shows a moderate recovery for the region, but other California regional economies are still struggling.

Forward Thinker Jon Nachison creates community to support veterans

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By: Cheryl Getuiza

July 22, 2011

California Forward has named Jon Nachison a Forward Thinker for his work to support and better the lives of U.S. veterans who have trouble finding stable footing when they return from the war zone.

CA voters favor early release of nonviolent offenders and part-time legislature

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By: Gina Baleria

July 21, 2011

A new poll finds that most California voters would rather see some prisoners receive shorter sentences than raise taxes or cut education to pay prison-related costs.

CA Fwd Policy Consultant John Maltbie testifies on performance-based budgeting

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By: John Maltbie

July 20, 2011

John Maltbie appeared before a California Assembly budget subcommittee last week to discuss the merits of performance-based budgeting, including measuring whether programs are working and signaling when adjustments need to be made.

CA redevelopment agencies sue to block budget plan

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By: John Guenther

July 19, 2011

Another piece of California’s budgetary house of cards is wavering as redevelopment agencies file suit to prevent states from forcing them to give up a portion of their funds to other local government priorities, including schools.

Capitol conference highlights reforms to improve voter turnout

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By: Cheryl Getuiza

July 18, 2011

The Pew Center on the States is focusing on California’s dismal voter turnout rate and hopes two Senate bills will help bring more Californians to the ballot box – actual or virtual.

Forward Thinker Mary Simon brings hands-on learning back to the classroom

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By: Tom Salyers

July 15, 2011

California Forward has named Mary Simon a Forward Thinker for her work to give teachers access to resources and lesson plans that ensure hands-on classroom learning survives.

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Citizen involvement critical in challenging times

Public involvement key to government transparency & accountability, says Raya

LA mid-year economic forecast shows modest recovery

Forward Thinker Jon Nachison creates community to support veterans

CA voters favor early release of nonviolent offenders and part-time legislature

CA Fwd Policy Consultant John Maltbie testifies on performance-based budgeting

CA redevelopment agencies sue to block budget plan

Capitol conference highlights reforms to improve voter turnout

Forward Thinker Mary Simon brings hands-on learning back to the classroom

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