California Forward
Increased support for longer legislative terms and a move toward local governance were some of the highlights of California’s first ever Deliberative Poll, which occurred from June 24-26 in Torrance.
read moreAccountability and transparency took center stage on Monday, as local leaders in Napa County came together to collaborate on ways to fix the way the state is run.
read moreCollaboration was the word of the day at a Monday meeting of Alameda leaders who gathered to weigh in on how California Forward’s proposed realignment plan could work within the East Bay county. Many in the group of around 30 had attended a workshop on this topic in the past and were now back to focus in on specifically how the plan could be implemented.
read moreDubbed “The Fabulous 400” by Deliberative Poll project co-chair David Davenport, participants of the survey project wrapped up nearly three days of discussions Sunday afternoon in Torrance and headed back to their respective homes; tired but inspired.
read moreCreating holistic approaches, taxing the Internet, and constructing vibrant cities – those are just some ideas that a group of Santa Clara County leaders say could become reality through cohesive government restructuring.
read moreMore than 150 people packed a hearing in Fresno on Thursday to dissect proposed boundaries for California’s congressional and state legislative districts. Many speakers expressed concerns about mismatched mergers and diluted representation.
read moreCA Fwd has named financial advisor Wornel Simpson a Forward Thinker for his work with teens to improve grades and academic outlook through sports.
read moreThis weekend, California Forward will co-sponsor an unprecedented effort in the state to bring voters together and delve into the issues plaguing our state in the first ever California Deliberative Poll. Poll creator James Fishkin discusses why it’s so critical to the state’s future.
read moreDays after lawmakers passed a budget that was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown, California Controller John Chiang has deemed that lawmakers should not be paid, because their budget did not meet the requirements of Proposition 25.
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