Govern For California
Govern For California is a political philanthropy that works to counter special interest influence over California governments.
Calls to Action: Citizens, Updates
When and When Not To Support GFC
Occasionally I get inquiries from donors asking how they should respond to requests for support from other organizations that they worry might duplicate what GFC does. Recently I responded to one such request as follows…
David Crane
Ballot Measures, Calls to Action: Citizens
New Wealth Tax Initiative Filed
Earlier this week in Sacramento, a wealth tax initiative was filed that would impose an excise tax in 2026 on “excessive accumulation of wealth,” which is defined as $1 billion or more.
David Crane
Calls to Action: Citizens, Updates
Yesterday was the deadline for CA Governor Gavin Newsom to take final action on bills passed by the 2025 Legislature. He signed 794 and vetoed 123. Since taking office in 2019, Newsom has now signed 5,710 bills and $1.942 trillion of budgets. How has California performed since he took office?
David Crane
