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Making Better Sense of Government

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By: Ash Roughani

August 5, 2010

Wikipedia contributors define quantum mechanics (QM) as “a branch of physics providing a mathematical description of much of the dual particle-like and wave-like behavior and interactions of energy and matter.” It’s true: some concepts are more difficult to comprehend than others.

Citizens Redistricting Commission welcomes public engagement

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By: Malka Kopell

August 4, 2010

Exciting things are underway in Sacramento in the form of the Applicant Review Panel and its impact on statewide redistricting.

The numbers are in: We’re not voting as much as we used to

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By: Ash Roughani

July 28, 2010

Did you vote on June 8? Many Californians stayed away from the polls that day. In fact, that election’s results were decided by less than 1 in 4 eligible voters. And we want to know why that is.

Rules no substitute for leadership, but they’re a good complement

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By: Ash Roughani

July 16, 2010

Yesterday, California officially entered its third week into the 2010-11 Fiscal Year without a budget. While this is hardly surprising to close watchers of California politics and nowhere even close to the 85 days late which the previous year’s budget was enacted, the inevitable annual delay certainly does little to improve public perception of state leaders.

Kate Martin: 4-H youth are moving California Forward

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By: Kate Martin

July 1, 2010

The other day I met a group of extremely inspiring young adults from around the state who – after five days in Sacramento learning about state government – now know more about how government works, or should work, than do most Californians. These 4-H members were in Sacramento for their annual California Focus conference and had invited me to tell them about California Forward.

Summary Report: South Central Coast Regional Dialogue

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By: California Forward

June 28, 2010

View or download the full .pdf of the Summary Report from California Forward’s South Central Coast Regional Dialogue, held June 16 in Santa Barbara.

The journey down the road to reform started in Santa Barbara

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By: Justin Ewers

June 25, 2010

Most of the discussion at California Forward’s first regional dialogue in Santa Barbara focused on what good government looks like—and how the state’s current governance system, built nearly a century ago, can be reformed to reflect the shared values of today’s Californians.

Where to begin: The Central Coast weighs in on what needs to change first

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By: Justin Ewers

June 24, 2010

During several hours of passionate discussion in Santa Barbara at the first regional meeting of Speak Up for California, a group of private industry leaders, academics, and public officials quickly identified where they would like a governance reform effort to start.

Students across the state endorse California Forward reforms

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By: California Forward

June 21, 2010

The California State Students Association (CSSA) Board of Directors voted today to unanimously endorse the 2010 California Forward Fiscal Reforms that will help restore transparency and accountability in the state budgeting process.

CA FWD NEWS

Making Better Sense of Government

Citizens Redistricting Commission welcomes public engagement

The numbers are in: We’re not voting as much as we used to

Rules no substitute for leadership, but they’re a good complement

Kate Martin: 4-H youth are moving California Forward

Summary Report: South Central Coast Regional Dialogue

The journey down the road to reform started in Santa Barbara

Where to begin: The Central Coast weighs in on what needs to change first

Students across the state endorse California Forward reforms

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