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July 28, 2010
The numbers are in: we’re not voting as much as we used to: Did you vote on June 8th? 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.
Read More; Tags: voting, voter turnout, elections, civic engagement, exclusive electorate

July 16, 2010
Rules may not be a substitute for leadership, but they're a good complement: 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.
Read More; Tags: 2010 Reform Plan, Budget, Leadership, Fred Keeley, Joe Matthews

July 1, 2010
4-H youth are moving California forward: 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.
Read More; Tags: Youth, 4-5, Presentations, Civic Education

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Civic Engagement Project: A statewide conversation among diverse Californians interested in identifying a shared vision for California’s future and what it will take to reach it together.
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Reform in 2010: Fundamental reform to make California's government work again...
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Report: Primary Process Reform: According to a new report published by California Forward, a non-partisan “top two” primary system would likely boost turnout of independent voters as well as voters registered with particular parties.
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