PPIC APRIL BULLETIN
Monthly news from the Public Policy Institute of California
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FEATURED ISSUE
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The Political Views of Young Californians
Do younger Californians have different opinions than older Californians on politics and policy? Our report reveals the gaps between younger and older Californians in their partisanship, ideology, and opinions on current issues.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
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Rural California
Rural California is home to 2.3 million residents—5.8% of the state’s population. This fact sheet provides the latest information on key trends in rural areas today.
Hans Johnson and Marisol Cuellar Mejia
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Do Registration Reforms Add New Voters or Keep Californians Registered?
California’s new process for automatic voter registration may explain the recent surge in new voters and voter address updates.
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, and Mindy Romero
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California’s Digital Divide
Digital access is at an all-time high in California—and major public investments have helped narrow the digital divide. But racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic gaps persist.
Joseph Hayes, Eric Assan, and Niu Gao
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California’s Care Workforce
A new report outlines current realities and highlights challenges and opportunities in expanding the state’s care workforce to meet growing need.
Shannon McConville, Daniel Payares-Montoya, and Sarah Bohn
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ON OUR BLOG
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How Business and Government Might Solve the Freshwater Crisis—Together
Sarah Bardeen
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Discontent with Major Political Parties Continues to Simmer
Lauren Mora
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An Update on Homelessness in California
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Cesar Alesi Perez
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Why Have US and California Jobs Numbers Diverged?
Sarah Bohn, Jenny Duan, Marisol Cuellar Mejia
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UPCOMING EVENT
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The Political Views of Young Californians
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
PPIC researcher Eric McGhee dives into statewide survey data to explore the opinion gaps between younger and older Californians on politics and policy.
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RECENT EVENTS
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Spotlight on Rural California
March 21, 2024
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Do Registration Reforms Add New Voters or Keep Californians Registered?
March 12, 2024
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