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  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 7:52 PM

CPC Launches Local Fiscal Health Dashboard

CPC Launches Local Fiscal Health Dashboard Interactive database gives letter grades to cities, counties & school districts View this email in your browser CPC Launches Local Fiscal Health Dashboar…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Gov. Newsom's "Special Session" on Gasoline Prices

Gov. Newsom's "Special Session" on Gasoline Prices Who is gouging whom? View this email in your browser Gov. Newsom’s “Special Session” on Gasoline Prices Dear John, By now most of the mega-majorit…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Santa Ana benches a teacher for too much transparency

Santa Ana benches a teacher for too much transparency Public school performance and the First Amendment View this email in your browser Santa Ana benches a teacher for too much transparency Dear Joh…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 7:24 PM

A Golden State Birthday: CA Celebrates 174 Years of Statehood

A Golden State Birthday: CA Celebrates 174 Years of Statehood Why California is worth fighting for View this email in your browser A Golden State Birthday: California Celebrates 174 Years of Statehood…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 7, 2024 at 12:05 AM

The not-so-final flurry of the 2024 legislative session

The not-so-final flurry of the 2024 legislative session Bills passed, blocked and promised in the final hours View this email in your browser The not-so-final flurry of the 2024 legislative session …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 8:41 PM

Democrats spin Kamala’s history as an overzealous prosecutor

Democrats spin Kamala’s history as an overzealous prosecutor Sex trafficking, Backpage and the border View this email in your browser Democrats try to spin Kamala Harris’ history as an overzealous pro…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Dolores Huerta Foundation vs. Bakersfield's first charter school

Dolores Huerta Foundation vs. Bakersfield's first charter school Kern families triumph over teacher union campaign View this email in your browser Dolores Huerta Foundation vs. Bakersfield's first cha…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Jumbo "Affordable Housing" Bond Dropped from Bay Area Ballot

Jumbo "Affordable Housing" Bond Dropped from Bay Area Ballot The measure would have been the largest local government bond initiative in U.S. history View this email in your browser Jumbo “Affordable …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 9, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Those who can’t teach become real estate developers

Those who can’t teach become real estate developers CA schools chief Tony Thurmond's plan to enter the real estate game View this email in your browser Those who can't teach become real estate develop…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM

California’s high-risk dashboard is gone but help is on the way

California’s high-risk dashboard is gone but help is on the way CPC launching new local fiscal transparency tool in the coming weeks View this email in your browser California’s high-risk dashboard is…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM

CPC files amicus brief defending free speech rights of CA students and teachers

CPC files amicus brief defending free speech rights of CA students and teachers CA first grader punished for "innocent" and "well intentioned" drawing View this email in your browser CPC files amicus …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 10:22 PM

Elon Musk: Newsom signing AB 1955 "Final Straw"

Elon Musk: Newsom signing AB 1955 "Final Straw" Backlash against new "lie to parents" law goes viral View this email in your browser Elon Musk: Newsom signing AB 1955 "Final Straw" Dear John, By no…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 8:13 PM

'Read My Lips: I Lied'

'Read My Lips: I Lied' California's default triggers hike in federal payroll taxes View this email in your browser ‘Read My Lips: I Lied’ Dear John,   Confronting the nation’s largest-ever state bud…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Democracy wins when Gavin Newsom loses

Democracy wins when Gavin Newsom loses Newsom’s move to block Prop 47 reform fails spectacularly View this email in your browser Democracy wins when Gavin Newsom loses Dear John, Gov. Gavin Newsom has abandoned his…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 9:42 PM

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes Gov. Newsom’s bizarre State of the State View this email in your browser The Emperor's New Clothes Dear John,   Governor Gavin Newsom is in the spotlight today as Democrats and their allies…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 11:19 PM

California Supreme Court removes taxpayer-protection measure from November ballot

California Supreme Court removes taxpayer-protection measure from November ballot Government unions' insatiable appetite for higher taxes View this email in your browser California Supreme Court removes taxpayer-prote…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Judge orders union to halt UC campus strikes

Judge orders union to halt UC campus strikes UAW 4811 strike aimed to disrupt school year's end View this email in your browser Judge orders union to halt UC campus strikes  Dear John, As the sun set last Friday, s…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 9:11 PM

The Effects of Illegal Immigration on California's K-12 Schools

The Effects of Illegal Immigration on California's K-12 Schools CPC's Mari Barke testifies before U.S. House Subcommittee View this email in your browser The Effects of Illegal Immigration on California's K-12 Schools…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 10:55 PM

Today's Trouble is Enough for Today

Today's Trouble is Enough for Today View this email in your browser Today's trouble is enough for today Dear John, Whatever you think of Donald Trump, it’s likely you’re thinking about him today. We’ve all seen mi…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 10:22 PM

Take Action Alert: AB 1955’s Assault on Parental Rights

Take Action Alert: AB 1955’s Assault on Parental Rights Asm. Ward's bill aims to strip control from local school boards View this email in your browser AB 1955’s assault on parental rights and local school boards D…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 18, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Three Wins for Common Sense

Three Wins for Common Sense A trio of victories this week for teachers, parents & the Constitution View this email in your browser Three Wins for Common Sense Dear John, In a significant win for parental righ…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 8:52 PM

Julie Su gets grilled in Congress with CPC report

Julie Su gets grilled in Congress with CPC report Rep. Michelle Steel ignites Senate inquiry into Su View this email in your browser Julie Su gets grilled in Congress with CPC report Dear John, Acting Labor Secreta…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 8:21 PM

How CA ended up with the worst business climate in America

How CA ended up with the worst business climate in America And what it will take to turn things around View this email in your browser How California ended up with the worst business climate in America Dear John, Fo…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 8:45 PM

California ranks No. 43 for government finance

California ranks No. 43 for government finance The news for California is not good View this email in your browser California ranks No. 43 for government finance Dear John, After California’s much delayed publicat…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Baby bumps and teacher benefits

Baby bumps and teacher benefits Dispelling CTA myths about maternity leave View this email in your browser Baby bumps and teacher benefits Dear John, Last month, the California Teachers Association posted on Insta…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Orange County’s streetcar struggles

Orange County’s streetcar struggles OCTA boondoggle serves as a warning to other communities View this email in your browser Dear John, For more than a decade, John Moorlach, director of CPC’s Center for Public Acc…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Julie Su lets herself off the hook for California’s missing billions

Julie Su lets herself off the hook for California’s missing billions Biden’s acting labor secretary will force American taxpayers to pay off Covid losses View this email in your browser Julie Su lets herself off the …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Parent advocates strike back

Parent advocates strike back Three education bills to watch View this email in your browser Parent advocates strike back Dear John, It’s easy to understand why California’s public schools are seeing a mass exodus …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM

California’s Deficit: Bring Your Alibis

California’s Deficit: Bring Your Alibis Gavin Newsom helped create the biggest budget deficit in Golden State history View this email in your browser California’s Deficit: Bring Your Alibis Dear John, In the summ…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Parent advocates convene in Sacramento for CPC's Parents Not Partisans Summit

Parent advocates convene in Sacramento for CPC's Parents Not Partisans Summit School board members, candidates and leaders from 28 counties attend CPC's third annual summit View this email in your browser Parent advo…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
March 9, 2024 at 12:17 AM

The State of our Government Unions

The State of our Government Unions Key takeaways from this week's election View this email in your browser The State of our Government Unions  Dear John, While ballots are still rolling in through the mail, Califo…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 10:13 PM

The School Funding Fraud

The School Funding Fraud In California, the return on investment is dismal View this email in your browser The School Funding Fraud Dear John, Politico reports that billions of dollars in federal pandemic relief ai…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 9:15 PM

California doesn’t own AI policy

California doesn’t own AI policy Legislators take aim at Californians' freedom of contract View this email in your browser California doesn't own AI policy Dear John,   In recent years, Californians have seen gover…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Inside California's Progressive "Dark Money" Machine

Inside California's Progressive "Dark Money" Machine How Democrats Move Union Donations View this email in your browser Inside California's Progressive "Dark Money" Machine: How Democrats Move Union Donations Dear J…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Attorney and child advocate Julie Hamill joins CPC to launch new justice center

Attorney and child advocate Julie Hamill joins CPC to launch new justice center Plus, more speakers announced for CPC's Parents, Not Partisans Summit! View this email in your browser Attorney and child advocate Julie …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Don't Miss Connor Boyack and Sonja Shaw at CPC's Sacramento Summit

Don't Miss Connor Boyack and Sonja Shaw at CPC's Sacramento Summit Register today for Parents, Not Partisans March 12-13, 2024 View this email in your browser Don't miss Connor Boyack and Sonja Shaw at CPC's Parents, …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 6:44 PM

Reality Check: Half of California’s energy comes from crude oil

Reality Check: Half of California’s energy comes from crude oil Another 34 percent comes from natural gas View this email in your browser Reality Check: Half of California’s energy comes from crude oil Dear John,   …
  Mari Barke · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Tomorrow: The Free Speech Case Against LA County

Tomorrow: The Free Speech Case Against LA County Don't miss CLEO's virtual event with Julie Hamill Join us TOMORROW at noon!  Dear John, Join us tomorrow from 12:00-1:00pm for CLEO's virtual event, The Free Speech Case agai…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Want to Rule the World? Run for Local Office

Want to Rule the World? Run for Local Office Why local elections are critical in the Golden State View this email in your browser Want to Rule the World? Run for Local Office Dear John, The 2024 election season is…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Newsom's Rose-Colored Budget

Newsom's Rose-Colored Budget View this email in your browser Newsom's Rose-Colored Budget Dear John, It was obvious to anyone paying attention that the mass exodus of people and businesses leaving California would …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 1:02 AM

CPC Kicks Off 2024 with New Events

CPC Kicks Off 2024 with New Events Join us for our in-person and virtual special events! View this email in your browser   Dear John, CPC is kicking off the New Year with a series of events you won’t want to miss. C…
  Sheridan Swanson · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 11:07 PM

You're Invited: CPC’s 3rd Annual Parents, Not Partisans Summit March 12-13, 2024

You're Invited: CPC’s 3rd Annual Parents, Not Partisans Summit March 12-13, 2024 Join us in Sacramento for "Who Controls the Classroom?" View this email in your browser You're Invited! Join us for CPC’…
  Will Swaim | President · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 7:03 PM

What happened?

What happened? View this email in your browser Dear John,   How did California go from being the sunny ideal of American opportunity to a dark cautionary tale of regressive government run amok? We still have the gorg…
  Sheridan Swanson · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 12:17 AM

Save the Date: CPC’s 3rd Annual Parents, Not Partisans Summit March 12-13, 2024

Save the Date: CPC’s 3rd Annual Parents, Not Partisans Summit March 12-13, 2024 Join us in Sacramento for "Who Controls the Classroom?" View this email in your browser Join us for CPC’s 3rd Annual Parent…
  Jackson Reese · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 12:26 AM

Newsom’s Money Troubles

Newsom’s Money Troubles Last week, California’s Legislative Analyst's Office released the 2024-2025 Fiscal Outlook. I’ll sum it up for you: It's bad. View this email in your browser Newsom’s Money Troubles   Last week…
  Jackson Reese · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 1:22 AM

Deadline Day: Union Recall Revelry Rings Hollow

Deadline Day: Union Recall Revelry Rings Hollow Earlier today, county Registrars across the state hosted a stampede of candidates looking to qualify last minute to have their name included... View this email in your browser …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 10:36 PM

The Newsom-DeSantis debate was over before it started

The Newsom-DeSantis debate was over before it started The Thursday night debate was over before the Klieg lights went up. View this email in your browser The Newsom-DeSantis debate was over before it started Dear Jo…
  Will Swaim | President · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 9:29 PM

A Heartfelt Thanks

A Heartfelt Thanks #GivingTuesday was a huge success for CPC. We raised more than $28,500 and counting, and are encouraged by the momentum going into December. View this email in your browser A H…
  Will Swaim | President · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 9:44 PM

There’s Still Time to Double your Impact!

There’s Still Time to Double your Impact! I know I already told you, but there is still time to double your impact and meet our goal of $25,000 before midnight! We’re past the halfway point... View this email in your browser …
  Will Swaim | President · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 5:31 PM

URGENT: We have a Match!!!

URGENT: We have a Match!!! I just got off the phone with a generous partner who saw these emails and has offered to... View this email in your browser Double Your Impact Now! …