PPIC BULLETIN
Monthly news from the Public Policy Institute of California

March 2020
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FEATURED ISSUE
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California’s Political Geography
California and the nation are in the midst of a highly consequential election year. While the state leans Democratic overall, a close look at party affiliation across regions provides a more complete picture of California’s political landscape. Also, views on some key issues have their own geographic patterns that transcend partisan lines.
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New Publications
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
The survey finds high levels of concern about housing and homelessness. Most Californians support the governor’s scaled-back Delta tunnel plan, while fewer favor his high-speed rail plan.
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Declining Enrollment in California Schools: Fiscal Challenges and Opportunities in the Coming Decade
Statewide K–12 enrollment is projected to fall 7% in the next decade. Districts with falling enrollment face fiscal pressures, and declines have important state budget implications.
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Improving Health Care Data in California
The state is moving to create a health care payment database that could inform policy in many areas, including homelessness and children’s well-being.
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New Interactive
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Changes in K–12 Enrollment across California’s Counties
California’s K–12 system may be entering a long period of declining enrollment. This interactive shows historical and projected changes in each county.
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Recent Events
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College Eligibility for the University of California
February 7, 2020
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
February 21, 2020
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Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools
February 27, 2020
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From the PPIC Blog
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Fighting Sea Level Rise the Natural Way
Lori Pottinger
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Testimony: California Is on Track to Close the Degree Gap
Hans Johnson
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Californians Are Grappling with Homelessness
Jennifer Paluch and Marisol Cuellar Mejia
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Employment Opportunities
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