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California Forward (CA Fwd) is a nonpartisan nonprofit improving California government performance through accountability and transparency, advocating for confidence and trust in elected officials as essential to good governance.

California Sec. of State Alex Padilla Makes It Easier to Track Campaign Cash

It is now easier for Californians to quickly search for contributions to candidates and ballot measures and contributions from individuals, businesses, and other campaign committees. On Thursday, California Secretary of

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September 3, 2015

VIDEO: CA Senator Steve Glazer Lists 6 Ways to Improve Representation in Legislature

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u29SJjBF2Hk With three weeks left in this year's legislative session, California has entered the "Top Two" season. With the Capitol

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August 25, 2015

Calif. Lawmakers to Discuss Broad Implications of Nonpartisan Primary at Summit

The subject of California’s top-two primary is expected to draw up to 200 people on August 19 in Sacramento. That’s when the Independent Voter Project and California

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August 13, 2015

How Calif. Lawmakers Can Make Government Work Even Better -- A Nonpartisan Discussion

"There are many issues and problems in California that can be dealt with successfully if we work together in a nonpartisan way." Those words from former San Jose

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August 10, 2015

Are Top-Two Primaries Transforming California Politics?

The nonpartisan or "top-two" primary in California is working and the Golden State has more competitive elections, has increased voter access and a better functioning legislature. Those

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August 5, 2015

Why Aren't The Two Fastest Growing Demographics in Calif. Voting?

Only one in three eligible voters cast a ballot in the 2014 general election to elect all the statewide offices, congressional representatives and approve initiatives, a record low. But, for

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July 29, 2015

Roger Hernandez Literally Silences Republican Opposition in Calif. Committee Hearing

Before the Legislature’s summer recess, the Capitol was buzzing with several legislative committees deciding the fate of dozens of bills. Policy committee work is not glamorous, but it is

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July 27, 2015

3 Bills Advance The Cause of 'Open Data' in California

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQgV9eqQ2Tw SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -- “Open Data” is a hot topic in the Capitol, and as legislative deadlines approach, it’s worth updating on where the

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July 15, 2015

Calif. Voters Had A Big Week... But There Is Still More Work to be Done

CALIFORNIA -- Last week turned out to be a good one for California political reform and direct democracy. Early in the week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on an Arizona

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July 9, 2015

CA FWD: SCOTUS Redistricting Ruling a Victory for Voters

Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision was a strong affirmation of California’s independent redistricting process and constitutional right of voters to prevent self-interested gerrymandering by state legislatures.

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June 29, 2015

VIDEO: Key Lessons California is Learning from Colorado to Make Voting Easier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1096&v=ECRSwfYWqN4 The origins of why Americans typically vote on Tuesdays involve farmers, horses and buggies, and a 19th century federal law.

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June 22, 2015

Poll: CA Voters Support Automatic Voter Registration, Mail-In Voting to Boost Turnout

Californians are concerned about the state's abysmal voter turnout and seem ready to try some different solutions to increase participation. The state experienced historically low turnout in California&

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June 5, 2015