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Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer
Mar 23, 2023

Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer

Before We Go Further Down Path of the Green New Deal, Policymakers & the Media Should Demand Answers to 5 Questions

What is a CCA and Why You Should Be WorriedWhat is a CCA and Why You Should Be Worried
Mar 17, 2023

What is a CCA and Why You Should Be Worried

Community Choice Aggregation is an attempt by government to take over your electric utilities without your permission

The Myth of Private Utility Companies in California – How State Government Created a Costly Energy MonopolyThe Myth of Private Utility Companies in California – How State Government Created a Costly Energy Monopoly
Mar 1, 2023

The Myth of Private Utility Companies in California – How State Government Created a Costly Energy Monopoly

A single monopoly controls all electric and gas utility service in California — it's called “state government"

New Study Exposes $4.5 Billion in “Hidden State Taxes” on California Utility Bills – Climate Mandates Add Even More CostsNew Study Exposes $4.5 Billion in “Hidden State Taxes” on California Utility Bills – Climate Mandates Add Even More Costs
Feb 9, 2023

New Study Exposes $4.5 Billion in “Hidden State Taxes” on California Utility Bills – Climate Mandates Add Even More Costs

Report from the Transparency Foundation reveals CA “hidden state taxes” & climate mandates cause high utility bills

Transparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” InvestigationTransparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” Investigation
Jan 12, 2023

Transparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” Investigation

Non-partisan investigation aims to uncover the causes for California’s high costs and recommend policy changes

Investigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing GroupsInvestigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing Groups
Dec 6, 2022

Investigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing Groups

Left-wing groups in San Diego County got over $6.6 million in inappropriate taxpayer funding.

“Secure the Vote” Initiative Fights to Improve Integrity of California Election“Secure the Vote” Initiative Fights to Improve Integrity of California Election
Nov 1, 2022

“Secure the Vote” Initiative Fights to Improve Integrity of California Election

Transparency Foundation pioneered a new effort in California’s 2022 elections to enhance election integrity

“Safe Vote Sunday” Campaign Launches to Get Out the Vote in CA“Safe Vote Sunday” Campaign Launches to Get Out the Vote in CA
Aug 10, 2022

“Safe Vote Sunday” Campaign Launches to Get Out the Vote in CA

The Transparency Foundation announces a new effort to enhance election integrity by boosting early election turnout...

Transparency Foundation’s Novel Plan to Inject Integrity into CA Election OfficesTransparency Foundation’s Novel Plan to Inject Integrity into CA Election Offices
Jul 21, 2022

Transparency Foundation’s Novel Plan to Inject Integrity into CA Election Offices

CA’s elections have the highest risk of fraud – but our new effort aims to inject more integrity in the process.

What You Can Learn From Monitoring Election Offices in CaliforniaWhat You Can Learn From Monitoring Election Offices in California
Jul 8, 2022

What You Can Learn From Monitoring Election Offices in California

Transparency Foundation sent volunteers in the June 2022 CA Primary to review and report back on how votes are processed

Special Interest Big Money in California PoliticsSpecial Interest Big Money in California Politics
May 2, 2022

Special Interest Big Money in California Politics

When you add up which side gets the most, the media’s current narrative crumbles.

California Election Integrity Volunteer TrainingCalifornia Election Integrity Volunteer Training
Apr 18, 2022

California Election Integrity Volunteer Training

Transparency Foundation leads election integrity training session to inform the public about the S.A.F.E. voting method

How Schools Are Diverting Billions in Covid-19 Funds for BailoutsHow Schools Are Diverting Billions in Covid-19 Funds for Bailouts
Apr 11, 2022

How Schools Are Diverting Billions in Covid-19 Funds for Bailouts

Many K-12 school districts used Covid-19 funding to pad their balance sheets and offer pay raises and bonuses

How Politicians Got California Hooked on Foreign Oil at Higher PricesHow Politicians Got California Hooked on Foreign Oil at Higher Prices
Apr 7, 2022

How Politicians Got California Hooked on Foreign Oil at Higher Prices

California politicians have made the state completely dependent on foreign oil supplies at higher costs to consumers

“Secure the Vote” Initiative 2022 Campaign Launches in California“Secure the Vote” Initiative 2022 Campaign Launches in California
Mar 29, 2022

“Secure the Vote” Initiative 2022 Campaign Launches in California

Transparency Foundation launches campaign aiming to enhance election integrity by educating voters on how to vote safely

Audit of California Voter Rolls Uncovers Problems with “High Risk” BallotsAudit of California Voter Rolls Uncovers Problems with “High Risk” Ballots
Mar 15, 2022

Audit of California Voter Rolls Uncovers Problems with “High Risk” Ballots

An audit by the Transparency Foundation flags concerning and erroneous ballots used in the 2021 CA Recall Election

Transparency Foundation Investigation Reveals How Some Politicians Profited from Covid-19 LockdownsTransparency Foundation Investigation Reveals How Some Politicians Profited from Covid-19 Lockdowns
Mar 1, 2022

Transparency Foundation Investigation Reveals How Some Politicians Profited from Covid-19 Lockdowns

San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher supported Covid-19 lockdowns — all while trading and personally profiting...

New Program Supports “Freedom-Minded” Students in CaliforniaNew Program Supports “Freedom-Minded” Students in California
Feb 23, 2022

New Program Supports “Freedom-Minded” Students in California

Leadership development program gives students jobs and social networking opportunities as it seeks to combat hostile...

Transparency Foundation Launches Emerging Leaders InitiativeTransparency Foundation Launches Emerging Leaders Initiative
Oct 25, 2021

Transparency Foundation Launches Emerging Leaders Initiative

Transparency Foundation is launching its Emerging Leaders Initiative to target high school and college campuses ...

Transparency Foundation Asks the Public for Help in Reviewing Election IntegrityTransparency Foundation Asks the Public for Help in Reviewing Election Integrity
Oct 4, 2021

Transparency Foundation Asks the Public for Help in Reviewing Election Integrity

Transparency Foundation continues its efforts to review the performance and integrity of how CA conducts its elections

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