Govern For California
Govern For California is a political philanthropy that works to counter special interest influence over California governments.
Fiscal Affairs, Updates
When launching Govern For California in 2011, I thought that obtaining political power in the Legislature would be sufficient to reform California.
David Crane
Fiscal Affairs, Pension Spending
The Real Reason LA Schools Might Strike
LA is bracing for a strike that would close schools for more than 500,000 kids and their families. If it happens, it would be the third strike in seven years.
David Crane
Calls to Action: Citizens, Fiscal Affairs
Eli Broad’s Cautionary Political Tale
In 2018, businessman and philanthropist Eli Broad spent $19 million to help elect a slate of pro-charter-school legislators. Nearly all of his chosen candidates won. Yet, in the next legislative session, almost all of those newly elected officeholders voted for an anti-charter-school bill sponsored by the California Teachers Association (CTA).
David Crane
