PPIC OCTOBER BULLETIN
Monthly news from the Public Policy Institute of California
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FEATURED ISSUE
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Did Pandemic Aid Narrow the Digital Divide?
The federal government in 2021 allocated nearly $7 billion to help schools and libraries expand access to digital devices and internet connectivity. We examine what this has meant for digital equity among California students.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
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Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime?
Lower crime rates among more recent generations could have several implications for the criminal justice system.
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin, and Deepak Premkumar
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Most Californians are less comfortable making major purchases compared to six months ago. Adults around the state believe the US is facing a mental health crisis.
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, and Deja Thomas
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Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley
How can the San Joaquin Valley adapt to a future with less water? Our new report includes policy suggestions to help the valley weather—and make the most of—the coming changes.
Ellen Hanak, Andrew Ayres, Caitlin Peterson, Alvar Escriva-Bou, Spencer Cole, and Zaira Joaquín Morales
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NEW EXPLAINERS
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What’s Behind California’s Recent Population Decline—and Why It Matters
California’s unprecedented population loss raises questions about what a shrinking or slowly growing population means for the state’s future.
Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee, Carolyn Subramaniam, and Vicki Hsieh
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Race and Diversity in the Golden State
California is one of the most diverse states in the nation, but disparate outcomes persist across and within racial groups.
Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee, Carolyn Subramaniam, and Vicki Hsieh
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ON OUR BLOG
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PPIC Board Welcomes Two New California Leaders
Tani Cantil-Sakauye
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Wage Growth Is Struggling to Keep Up with Inflation
Jenny Duan, Daniel Payares-Montoya
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The Weird Weather of 2023: Better Get Used to It
Jeffrey Mount, Gokce Sencan, Michael Dettinger
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Low-income and Undocumented Californians Struggle with Mental Health
Patricia Malagon, Paulette Cha, Shalini Mustala
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Tuition at CSU and UC Is Growing—but So Is Aid
Jacob Jackson
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NEW VIDEO
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Drought and Floods in California
California tends to swing between drought and flood conditions. Why? Our new video explainer takes a look and highlights what this variability means for the state.
Ashlyn Perri
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Patricia Guerrero
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Join us for a conversation with Patricia Guerrero—chief justice of California—about her priorities as leader of the state’s judicial branch.
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Stewarding California’s Wet Years
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Join us in Sacramento for a half-day event in which we’ll explore how to best manage California’s wet years to prepare for a drier, hotter, and more volatile climate.
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RECENT EVENTS
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Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime?
October 5, 2023
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
September 27, 2023
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Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley
September 20, 2023
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Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding
September 14, 2023
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Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway
September 12, 2023
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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