Press Releases
- July 22, 2010
- New Redistricting Commission Applicants Representative of State’s Diversity
Public interest organizations that have been advocating for the successful implementation of a citizens redistricting commission applauded Thursday the efforts of the Bureau of State Audits to develop a qualified, diverse pool of candidates.
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- June 21, 2010
- Silicon Valley Leadership Group pushes for budget reforms as part of budget solution
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed the California Forward Fiscal Reform Plan.
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- April 2, 2010
- Primary reform could boost voter participation
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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- March 11, 2010
- California Forward reforms move ahead
Pro Tem Steinberg, Speaker Pérez join push for non-partisan proposals
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- January 6, 2010
- Sen. Lois Wolk applauds Governor’s support for performance-based budget
Governor endorses budget reform package in State of the State
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- November 24, 2009
- California Suffering ‘Civic Recession’
Report finds downturn affecting volunteerism and trust
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- November 3, 2009
- Nonpartisan California Forward Action Fund reform initiatives built on lessons learned from other states
- October 30, 2009
- California Forward Action Fund submits reform initiatives
Nonpartisan proposals seek to restore state’s leadership
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- April 30, 2009
- Legislation to strengthen budget oversight moves forward
Wolk bill creates greater accountability for state-funded programs
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