PPIC APRIL BULLETIN
Monthly news from the Public Policy Institute of California
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FEATURED ISSUE
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The Impact of Health Insurance on Poverty in California
This PPIC analysis examines the key role that publicly funded health coverage—particularly Medi-Cal—plays in increasing economic well-being across the state.
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ON OUR BLOG
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PPIC’s recent posts include those in our ongoing series on COVID-19 and California along with analyses of other key issues in the state.
A Regional Look at California’s Latest Employment Trends
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Jenny Duan, Julien Lafortune
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An Epic Snowpack May Test Water Management in the San Joaquin Valley
Jeffrey Mount
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Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In?
Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee
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California’s Private Colleges Are Preparing for the End of Affirmative Action
Kevin Cook, Mary Severance
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Testimony: Assessing the Pandemic’s Effects on Student Learning, Absenteeism, and Graduation
Iwunze Ugo
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
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Pandemic Changes to Medi-Cal and Implications for California’s Immigrant Farmworkers
The end of the public health emergency will reverse some changes to Medi-Cal that improved care for immigrant farmworkers, as advocates push to keep other changes permanent.
Paulette Cha
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Achieving Universal Broadband in California
Despite historic investments in broadband, the state continues to face barriers as it aims to close the digital divide.
Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao, Darriya Starr, and Amy Gong Liu
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California’s Nutrition Safety Net
The state’s three largest nutrition programs—CalFresh, WIC, and school meals—serve almost 4 million households and help reduce poverty.
Tess Thorman and Patricia Malagon
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UPCOMING ONLINE EVENTS
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Achieving Universal Broadband in California
Thursday, April 13, 2023
In 2021, California invested over $6 billion to achieve universal broadband. PPIC researchers Amy Gong Liu and Darriya Starr will discuss barriers to installing broadband and offer recommendations as the state aims to close the digital divide.
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Pandemic Policymaking and Changed Outcomes in Criminal Courts
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
PPIC researcher Heather Harris will present findings from a report examining how pandemic policies contributed to differences in criminal convictions and sentencing, and discuss whether policies such as remote hearings will continue.
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RECENT ONLINE EVENTS
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The Impact of Health Insurance on Poverty in California
March 30, 2023
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Pandemic Changes to Medi-Cal and Implications for Immigrant Farmworkers
March 28, 2023
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Visit our careers page to learn about current opportunities at PPIC.
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