Public Policy
General
California Common Cause
"A 35,000-member, non-profit, non-partisan organization that lobbies for campaign finance and ethics reform at both the state and local level in California."
California Institute of Public Affairs
"An independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization devoted to improving policy-making on complex public issues."
California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG)
"CALPIRG is an advocate for the public interest. When consumers are cheated, or our natural environment is threatened, or the voice of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, CALPIRG speaks up and takes action."
Center for Governmental Studies
"Designs and helps implement innovative approaches to improve the processes of media and governance. The Center also works in substantive areas of campaign finance, ballot initiatives, digital divide, higher education, health care and state and local finance."
Claremont Institute
"The mission of the Claremont Institute is to restore the principles of the American Founding to their rightful, preeminent authority in our national life."
Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy
"Promotes the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility. The Institute believes these principles are best encouraged through policies that emphasize a free economy, private initiative, and limited government."
Economic, Tax, and Budget Policy
Bay Area Economic Forum
"A forum for high-level regional leaders to examine and take action on economic issues impacting the entire Bay Area."
California Alliance for Jobs ReBuild California
"A leading advocate for the heavy construction industry."
California Association for Local Economic Development
California Budget Project
"Founded in 1994 to provide Californians with a source of timely, objective, and accessible policy expertise on state and local tax and budget issues."
California Building Industry Association
California Business Roundtable
California Chamber of Commerce
California Manufacturers & Technology Association
California Farm Bureau Federation
California Federation of Teachers
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
Cal-Tax - California Taxpayers' Association
"Founded in 1926, our mission is to protect taxpayers from unnecessary taxes and to promote efficient, quality government services."
Environmental Policy and Planning
Association of California Water Agencies
Bay Institute of San Francisco
Mission is to "protect and restore the ecosystems" of San Francisco Bay and the delta region.
CALFED Bay-Delta Program
Council for Environmental and Economic Balance
"A coalition of California business, labor and public policy leaders who work together to advance collaborative strategies for a sound economy and a healthy environment."
CERES Digital Conservation Atlas (California Resource Agencyt)
Includes land use and other data from all California counties and many cities. The data is integrated into a single statewide geographic information system and is displayed in user-defined maps. Sponsored by the California Resources Agency.
California Environmental Dialogue
"A collaborative effort of leaders from California corporations, environmental organizations and governments" addressing "today's challenging environmental issues solutions supported by a broad spectrum of interests."
California Land Use Planning Network (LUPIN) (California Resources Agency)
An information service to support and address California land use and planning.
California League of Conservation Voters EcoVote Online
CERES (California Environmental Resources Evaluation System)
Environmental Working Group - California
"Dedicated to protecting the citizens of California, particularly California's children, from the effects of pesticides and other toxic chemicals."
Greenbelt Alliance
"Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area a better place to live by protecting the region's Greenbelt and improving the livability of its cities and towns."
Legal Planet, "a collaboration between UC Berkeley School of Law and UCLA School of Law, provides insight and analysis on energy and environmental law and policy."
Planning and Conservation League San Francisco Beautiful
San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)
Transportation and Land Use Coalition
"Working together for a sustainable and socially just Bay Area."
Water Education Foundation
"Your resource for information about water resource issues"
Social Policy
California State Parent Teacher Association
Children Now
"We examine social and governmental structures to see how well they support children and families, particularly those with fewer financial resources."
EdSource
"Dedicated to providing impartial, clearly presented information about California's emerging public education issues, including school finance, to wide and diverse audiences."
Friends Committee on Legislation
"A non-profit lobbying organization (established in 1952) whose mission is to educate state lawmakers and the public about peace and justice and the worth of every individual."