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California Legislature Considers Changes to Public Records Act Under AB 1821

California Legislature Considers Changes to Public Records Act Under AB 1821

A bill in the CA Legislature would change how state and local government agencies handle public records requests.

Follow-the-Money Investigation

Transparency Foundation reveals how Left-wing groups get inappropriate taxpayer funding for their lobbying, issue advocacy, and political activities
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Secure the Vote Initiative

California has the worst election process in the nation – and that’s why Transparency Foundation has launched a comprehensive effort to improve the integrity of its elections
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Special Interest Money in Politics

Transparency Foundation adds up which side gets the most special interest money – and the answer refutes the media’s current narrative
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California Legislature Considers Changes to Public Records Act Under AB 1821California Legislature Considers Changes to Public Records Act Under AB 1821

California Legislature Considers Changes to Public Records Act Under AB 1821

A bill in the CA Legislature would change how state and local government agencies handle public records requests.

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Online Briefing: SAFE Vote California – Why Voting Early Allows You to Verify Your VoteOnline Briefing: SAFE Vote California – Why Voting Early Allows You to Verify Your Vote

Online Briefing: SAFE Vote California – Why Voting Early Allows You to Verify Your Vote

An important online briefing on voting early and our S.A.F.E. voting method

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Online Briefing: Holding Government Accountable in California By Exposing Inappropriate Use of Taxpayer FundsOnline Briefing: Holding Government Accountable in California By Exposing Inappropriate Use of Taxpayer Funds

Online Briefing: Holding Government Accountable in California By Exposing Inappropriate Use of Taxpayer Funds

Nation’s top government accountability experts present an informative virtual workshop on holding government accountable

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Transparency Foundation Launches Effort to Monitor Integrity of California’s 2026 Midterm ElectionTransparency Foundation Launches Effort to Monitor Integrity of California’s 2026 Midterm Election

Transparency Foundation Launches Effort to Monitor Integrity of California’s 2026 Midterm Election

How to Restore Election Integrity in CA with a Paid Job at Local Election Office

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Study Shows Living in California Imposes a $29,753.16 “Cost-of-Living Penalty” on Typical Middle-Class FamilyStudy Shows Living in California Imposes a $29,753.16 “Cost-of-Living Penalty” on Typical Middle-Class Family

Study Shows Living in California Imposes a $29,753.16 “Cost-of-Living Penalty” on Typical Middle-Class Family

The study reveals that living in California is more expensive than the national average across 9 key categories

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