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California isn't just a place. It's home. And now, it has a song. Herb Morgan, candidate for California State Controller, is sharing another side of himself with the release of his song, “California,” now available on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music. ITUNES | SPOTIFY | AMAZON Known for his nearly four decades of financial experience and his campaign's focus on Radical Transparency, Morgan is also a musician with a passion for his home state. A Song Inspired by the Golden St

Praetorian Public Relations - YAHOO NEWS New website brings together government audits, public financial records, investigative reporting and candidate comparisons ahead of November 3 election SACRAMENTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2026 / California State Controller candidate Herb Morgan announced Tuesday the launch of MaliaCohen.org, a public information website compiling government audits, financial reports, public disclosures, news coverage and statements related t

Herb Morgan challenges Sacramento's response to fraud reporting and unveils his First 100 Days Plan featuring AI fraud detection and a Transparency War Room.

Nexstar reporter Eytan Wallace says California Controller Malia Cohen canceled a scheduled interview. Read Herb Morgan's response and watch the video.

The California State Auditor has warned that weak oversight has opened the door to organized healthcare fraud. Criminals can bill for care that never happened, including by using stolen patient information. Taxpayers lose the money, and the elderly and disabled people these programs are supposed to help can be left without the care they need. Stopping that waste is money the state can save. Steve Hilton and citizen investigator Eric Nissen went to a listed home-health agency

Herb Morgan will find the fraud! Herb Morgan Surges as Ballots Begin Arriving, Barnstorming California With 16 Newspaper Endorsements, and a Single-Digit Poll San Diego — Republican state controller candidate Herb Morgan is entering the final 29 days of the campaign with a burst of activity across California, editorial endorsements appearing in 16 of the state’s daily newspapers, and a poll reported by POLITICO showing him eight percentage points behind Democratic incumbent M

Herb Morgan closes the gap with Malia Cohen as more than 9 in 10 voters support publishing state spending details and stronger independent audits.

Watch my video BELOW! California has always been more than a place. It has been an idea. For generations, people came here because California represented opportunity, freedom, innovation, and the belief that if you worked hard enough, you could build something better. From the Gold Rush to the farms of the Central Valley, from Hollywood to Silicon Valley, California became the state where people came to dream big. My new single, “California,” is about that history—but it’s al

California controller candidate says taxpayers deserve to know who requested the money, what it will fund and how spending will be verified SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Herb Morgan, candidate for California State Controller, called Tuesday for an audit and full public disclosure of a $6 million state budget appropriation for the Center Against Racism and Trauma, or CART, a Moreno Valley nonprofit founded by Assemblymember Corey Jackson. The $6 million appropriation follows an earlier

Did you see our recent Fox News Article? California controller candidate slams massive education spending despite worse student results | Herb Morgan says K-12 funding jumped from $97B to $151B while states spending half as much report higher NAEP results California is making a historic investment in public K-12 education. For the 2026–27 fiscal year, the state is putting $27,418 behind every student, with total TK–12 funding reaching $151.4 billion. Those are enormous number

The future of California depends on restoring trust in government. Join Herb Morgan's campaign to make every taxpayer dollar visible, verifiable, and accountable—because transparency shouldn't end when governments reorganize. Learn more at HerbMorgan.com.

The recent CalMatters commentary rightly exposes the fiction that Governor Newsom and legislative leaders have delivered a truly balanced 2026–27 budget. Despite official claims of fiscal prudence, the $351 billion spending plan masks a structural deficit of approximately $20 billion, financed through reserve drawdowns, deferred obligations such as $3.9 billion in constitutionally required school aid, and other accounting maneuvers that perpetuate a “wall of debt.”

California’s High-Speed Rail project is facing growing questions over cost overruns, delays, and compliance with Proposition 1A. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026 Media Contact: Nicolette Mangubat Nico@SwingWireMedia.com 619-306-6956 Hilton, Morgan, Romero, and Gates Announce Plan to Halt California High-Speed Rail Payments Until Taxpayer Protections Are Restored Republican statewide slate says voters were promised one project, but taxpayers are funding another SACRAMENTO, C

Volunteer-built transparency platform analyzes more than $2 trillion in California financial activity - exposing how a small independent team accomplished in under two weeks what Sacramento failed to deliver after nearly two decades and over $1 billion in taxpayer spending

“California’s overspending and loss in SNAP alone represents $14M per day in lost funding — and Californians are demanding accountability. CAL DOGE’s analysis highlights major oversight gaps, improper payments, fraud exposure, and systemic inefficiencies impacting taxpayer-funded programs across the state.”

California is pouring billions into education—but students aren’t seeing the results. Where is the money actually going? This breakdown exposes the problem and offers a bold plan to fix it.

Herb Morgan, California State Controller candidate, cites undercover video raising questions about audit capacity and references prior analysis on statewide financial exposure and transparency reforms

Today, CAL DOGE is highlighting a comprehensive analysis released by California State Controller candidate Herb W. Morgan, identifying up to $425 billion in potential fraud and waste exposure across major state programs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Nicolette Mangubat Nico@SwingWireMedia.com 619-306-6956 Updated Analysis from Controller Candidate Herb Morgan Identifies Up to $425 Billion in Potential California Spending Exposure Comprehensive five-year analysis identifies $312B-$425B in potential exposure across major state programs and outlines a data-driven transparency framework to strengthen oversight, improve accountability, and protect taxpayer dollars. SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS NE

Author: Herb W. Morgan Candidate – California State Controller FPPC: 1480103 Download the PDF here. Executive Summary / Introduction California’s state government manages one of the largest public budgets in the United States, with annual spending exceeding $320 billion (all funds) and multi-year programmatic investments reaching hundreds of billions. While these programs deliver essential services — from health care and unemployment insurance to education, housing, infrastru