Govern For California

Govern For California is a political philanthropy that works to counter special interest influence over California governments.

California State Capitol Building

Fiscal AffairsUpdates

CA’s Largest Rent-Seekers Pick Their Man

The two largest recipients of state spending have picked their man. This weekend, the California Teachers’ Association endorsed Eric Swalwell for governor. Yesterday, the California Hospital Association did the same.

David Crane

Calls to Action: CitizensMatt MahanUpdates

Charisma-Challenged In California

Recently a friend considering candidates for CA governor made the observation that none have Newsom-like charisma. I agreed — and then I said that’s not a problem.

David Crane

Fiscal AffairsPension Spending

CA’s Pension Bomb Already Exploded

Some Johnnys-Come-Lately are warning about a pension bomb, but they’re way behind the times. Pension spending already exploded. For example, pension spending at Los Angeles Unified School District already quadrupled over the last decade.

David Crane

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Mission

To counter special interest influence and to support like-minded organizations.