The gap between rich and poor is especially wide in California.
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Income Inequality in California

Families at the top of the income ladder have more than 12 times the income of those at the bottom, before accounting for taxes and safety net programs. Two-thirds of Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, and about half think the state should do more to ensure equal opportunity for all.

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New Publication

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Across party lines, Californians are most likely to name homelessness as the most important issue for the governor and legislature to address in the year ahead.
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Upcoming

College Eligibility for the University of California
Friday, February 7, 2020
Sacramento, CA
Niu Gao will provide an overview of UC’s admissions requirements, and Julien Lafortune will moderate a panel discussion about how UC eligibility should be determined.
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A Conversation with Leon Panetta
January 16, 2020
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A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom
January 29, 2020
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Countdown to Census 2020
February 3, 2020
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Blog

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