College Gender Gap Starts Early and Extends across Races

Along every step of the educational pathway from 9th grade to college completion, women fare better than men. The college gender gap has far-reaching consequences for young men’s economic prospects.

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

The latest survey includes a look at Californians’ views on economic issues—such as housing costs and the state budget—and their approval of state and federal elected officials.

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, and Deja Thomas

California's Health Care Safety Net

Millions rely on Medi-Cal for health insurance, and core health care providers—county hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments—treat patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Shannon McConville and Shalini Mustala

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Improving Lives through Public Policy

Tani Cantil-Sakauye

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Californians' Racial Attitudes and the Reparations Task Force

Mark Baldassare

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A Conversation about Flood Risk with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara

Ellen Hanak, Sarah Bardeen

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How Is California’s Labor Market Doing amid Inflation Pressures?

Jenny Duan, Sarah Bohn

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Public School Enrollment across California’s Regions, Past and Future

Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty

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A Large Proportion of Crime Goes Unsolved in California

Magnus Lofstrom

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Events

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A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye in Sacramento or online for a discussion with California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon about his experiences as a legislative leader and his vision for California’s future.

Bridging California’s Digital Divide

July 18–20, 2023

The pandemic highlighted longstanding gaps in reliable internet access and spurred unprecedented investments in broadband. How can we leverage recent funding to ensure digital equity? Join us for a multi-day virtual conference about these critical issues.

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