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  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,   …
  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…
  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…
  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, California Policy Center · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Are you ready for #GivingTuesday?

Are you ready for #GivingTuesday? I hope you and your family have plans for a wonderful Thanksgiving. But to remind you before we all indulge... View this email in your browser A brief message from California Policy Center…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Former state Senator John Moorlach joins CPC's Center for Public Accountability

Former state Senator John Moorlach joins CPC's Center for Public Accountability Moorlach is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Accountability View this email in your browser Former state Senator Joh…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Fast-food prices hiked after CA ups minimum wage

Fast-food prices hiked after CA ups minimum wage How big a hit will customers take? View this email in your browser Fast-food prices hiked after California ups minimum wage Dear John,   There’s got to be a great jok…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 9:37 PM

CA student test scores continue to disappoint

CA student test scores continue to disappoint State releases dismal CAASPP results View this email in your browser California student test scores continue to disappoint Dear John,   The California Department of Edu…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 8:18 PM

California AG Sues Big Oil

California AG Sues Big Oil Bonta files lawsuit against oil and gas companies for "misleading" the public about climate change View this email in your browser California AG Sues Big Oil   Dear John, California Attorne…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 9:40 PM

CA's Disastrous Insurance Landscape

CA's Disastrous Insurance Landscape View this email in your browser California's disastrous insurance landscape  Dear John, Late last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order in an attempt to address the …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 10:38 PM

CA on track for extreme water rationing

CA on track for extreme water rationing New rules go into effect in 2025 View this email in your browser California on track for extreme water rationing  Dear John, The California State Water Board held a hearing …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 5:53 PM

The Butler Did It

The Butler Did It Newsom picks his political twin for Feinstein's Senate seat View this email in your browser The Butler Did It Dear John, In appointing Laphonza Butler to take Dianne Feinstein’s still-warm U.S. S…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Hundreds of parents join together for CPC's Parental Rights Rally

Hundreds of parents join together for CPC's Parental Rights Rally GOP debate spotlights parents' rights View this email in your browser Hundreds of parents join together for CPC's parental rights rally Dear John, Pa…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Why One Lawyer Worries CA’s Student-Gender Policies Create a Dangerous Environment of Secrecy

Why One Lawyer Worries CA’s Student-Gender Policies Create a Dangerous Environment of Secrecy Plaintiff's attorney John Manly interviewed by Will Swaim View this email in your browser Why One Lawyer Worries California…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 10:27 PM

CPC sponsored bill becomes law as more bills head to governor’s desk

CPC sponsored bill becomes law as more bills head to governor’s desk SB 293 holds CA Dept of Ed accountable View this email in your browser CPC sponsored bill becomes law as more bills head to governor’s desk Dear J…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 9:29 PM

California takes center stage in battle over parental rights

California takes center stage in battle over parental rights Two more school boards pass parental rights policy View this email in your browser California takes center stage in battle over parental rights Dear John…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 8:56 PM

This Labor Day, CA government unions have 77,000 fewer members

This Labor Day, CA government unions have 77,000 fewer members Learn how CPC's Janus Project helps public employees leave their unions View this email in your browser This Labor Day, California government unions have …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 9:43 PM

CPC asks State Bar to investigate Attorney General Bonta

CPC asks State Bar to investigate Attorney General Bonta Plus, watch our Parental Rights Virtual Open House! View this email in your browser CPC asks State Bar to investigate Attorney General Bonta Dear John, Calif…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 1:17 AM

TOMORROW: Parental Rights Virtual Open House

TOMORROW: Parental Rights Virtual Open House Join us Tuesday, August 22 from 10am-1pm View this email in your browser Join us for CPC's Parental Rights Virtual Open House Dear John, …
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 8:12 PM

CPC's Parental Rights Virtual Open House

CPC's Parental Rights Virtual Open House Tuesday, August 22 from 10am-1pm View this email in your browser Join us for CPC's Parental Rights Virtual Open House Dear John, Save the dat…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Ferrer & Schiff vs. Freedom of Speech in L.A. County

Ferrer & Schiff vs. Freedom of Speech in L.A. County CA group sues over Ferrer's censorship campaign View this email in your browser Dear John, Over the last few years, we've seen many courageous Californians st…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 6:44 PM

California's Literacy Crisis

California's Literacy Crisis View this email in your browser   Dear John, Last week, we highlighted the debate over California’s new math framework for K-12 public schools that has been lambasted by STEM professionals…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 9:50 PM

California’s New Math Framework Doesn’t Add Up

California’s New Math Framework Doesn’t Add Up View this email in your browser California’s new math framework doesn’t add up Dear John, State education officials have unanimously voted to approve a new California…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Parents, where do you draw the line?

Parents, where do you draw the line? Six bills every parent should watch View this email in your browser Parents, where do you draw the line? Dear John,   Parents, where do you draw the line?  The state legislatur…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 7:14 PM

CA pols lose touch with reality over affirmative action ruling

CA pols lose touch with reality over affirmative action ruling View this email in your browser California pols lose touch with reality over affirmative action ruling Dear John, Among the weirdest reactions to the S…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 8:39 PM

How do you solve a problem like CEQA?

How do you solve a problem like CEQA? View this email in your browser   Dear John,   Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan in May to speed up the process for approving energy and infrastructure projects to help achieve his…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 7:11 PM

The Un-Midas Touch

The Un-Midas Touch View this email in your browser The Un-Midas Touch Dear John, Five years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional right of government workers to opt out of their unions i…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Parental Rights policy aims to restore trust between families and CA schools

Parental Rights policy aims to restore trust between families and CA schools Coalition launches campaign to bring policy to school boards View this email in your browser Parental Rights policy aims to restore trust b…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 7:48 PM

A Very California Coup

A Very California Coup "Democracy is gone if this passes" View this email in your browser A very California coup Dear John,   For decades, California’s government unions have bankrolled the campaigns of politicians…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 11:15 PM

SCOTUS rules unions can be sued for strike damage

SCOTUS rules unions can be sued for strike damage View this email in your browser SCOTUS rules unions can be sued in state court for property damage Dear John, In an important ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Cou…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Oakland’s $360 million budget shortfall

Oakland’s $360 million budget shortfall View this email in your browser Oakland’s $360 million budget shortfall Dear John, San Francisco is not the only Bay Area city facing major budget woes. Oakland Mayor Sheng T…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Hard lessons learned from San Francisco

Hard lessons learned from San Francisco View this email in your browser Hard lessons learned from San Francisco Dear John,   San Francisco has been home to some of the most powerful politicians on the public stage: G…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Challenging the premise of our destruction

Challenging the premise of our destruction View this email in your browser Dear John,   The teachers' union strike in Oakland went into overtime not due to teacher pay, but instead over “common good” demands includin…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 8:54 PM

California's budget woes continue

California's budget woes continue View this email in your browser California's budget woes continue Dear John, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 state budget revision today with a projected $32 billion deficit.…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 9:26 PM

Oakland teachers union strike puts students last

Oakland teachers union strike puts students last View this email in your browser Oakland teachers union strike puts students last Dear John, Oakland's teachers union is at it again. About 3,000 teachers in Oakland U…
  Dawn Collier · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 10:21 PM

Debate Over School Board Bill Gets Heated

Debate Over School Board Bill Gets Heated View this email in your browser   Dear John, Sparks flew at the Assembly Education Committee this week when Assemblyman Corey Jackson (D-Riverside) made the case for his bill…