Using the Initiative Process to Transform California
October 1, 2019/by Edward RingCourt Ruling Offers School Boards New Options
July 31, 2019/by Edward RingFighting Corporate Welfare
June 17, 2019/by Edward RingAnalyzing Government Financial Health by Using Financial Statements
May 20, 2019/by Marc JoffeCitizen’s Initiatives May Transform Oxnard Politics
May 6, 2019/by Edward RingResisting the Union Assault on Charter Schools
April 16, 2019/by Edward RingA New Approach to Pension Reform – How to Prepare
March 12, 2019/by Ken ChurchillReforms IF Court Rules Pensions can be Changed for Future Service
November 29, 2018/by Ken ChurchillIn Search of Public Employers Willing to Fight for Their Right to Free Speech
September 7, 2018/by Edward RingThe Case for Adopting COIN “Civic Openness in Negotiations” Ordinances
August 17, 2018/by Edward RingStarting an Independent Fire Department
June 26, 2018/by Edward RingCalifornia’s Government Unions Take Steps to Obliterate Janus Impact
June 21, 2018/by Edward RingWe can save California if leaders act boldly, urgently
June 12, 2018/by Matt PattersonWays Local Elected Officials Can Foster More Effective Public Engagement
May 30, 2018/by Pete PetersonHow Local Elected Officials Can Work With Local Activists
May 2, 2018/by Edward RingUsing Citizen’s Initiatives to Repeal Local Taxes
April 25, 2018/by Edward RingResources for California’s Pension Reformers
March 13, 2018/by Edward RingInnovative Incarceration Could Result in Lower Costs and Safer Citizens
February 21, 2018/by Edward RingHow to Restore Financial Sustainability to Public Pensions
February 14, 2018/by Edward RingHow to Assess Impact of Market Correction on Pension Payments
February 7, 2018/by Edward RingHow Glendale Saved Money on Retiree Health Costs
January 4, 2018/by Edward RingWhat the Census Report on Poverty Means for California’s Local Elected Officials
January 2, 2018/by Edward RingPleasanton reviews options for confronting unfunded pension liabilities
December 20, 2017/by Will SwaimJanus v. AFSCME oral arguments set for Feb. 26
December 20, 2017/by Will SwaimProhibit Public Money in Campaigns for New Taxes and New Bonds
December 11, 2017/by Edward RingExplaining the Pension Crisis – Additional Graphics
December 6, 2017/by Edward RingGraphics to Explain the Pension Crisis to Colleagues and Constituents
December 5, 2017/by Edward RingPension Questions To Ask Your Agency’s CFO, Actuary & Auditor
December 4, 2017/by Edward RingPrivatized Prosecutions Are Coming To California
November 29, 2017/by Edward RingDid CalPERS Fail to Disclose Costs of Historic Bump in Pension Benefits?
October 25, 2017/by Edward RingDid Your Agency Comply with the Law When Increasing Pension Formulas?
October 24, 2017/by Ken ChurchillHow Local Officials Can Prepare for the Janus Ruling
October 18, 2017/by Edward RingCoping With the Pension Albatross
October 12, 2017/by Edward RingMarin County Discloses Debt Balances on Property Tax Bills
October 4, 2017/by Edward RingHow Fraudulently Low “Normal Contributions” Wreak Havoc on Civic Finances
September 29, 2017/by Edward RingCity finance director says Oroville faces specter of bankruptcy
September 27, 2017/by Stephen GreenhutSteps to Improve Police Training and Accountability
September 19, 2017/by Edward RingHow Placer County Privatized Inmate Food Services
September 13, 2017/by Edward RingPension Reform – The San Jose Model
September 5, 2017/by Edward RingReforming Binding Arbitration
August 30, 2017/by Edward RingPension Reform – The San Diego Model
August 23, 2017/by Edward RingTips for Negotiating with Public Sector Unions
August 16, 2017/by Edward RingGetting the Most Out of Your Annual Agency Audit
August 14, 2017/by Edward RingHow to Put Agency Budgets Online
August 8, 2017/by Edward RingHow to Identify a “Good” Bond
August 1, 2017/by Edward RingIn Search of Heroes
July 2, 2017/by Edward Ring
