PPIC SEPTEMBER BULLETIN
Monthly news from the Public Policy Institute of California

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FEATURED ISSUE
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California’s Voters
With the 2024 election less than two months away, our fact sheets examine the demographic and partisan makeup of California voters.
» California Voter and Party Profiles - [link removed]
» California’s Likely Voters - [link removed]

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NEW PUBLICATIONS
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Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley
This report examines how institutions, educators, and policymakers can build on the San Joaquin Valley’s current college-going pathways to improve enrollment and completion rates.
Hans Johnson, Olga Rodriguez, Cesar Alesi Perez, and Marisol Cuellar Mejia
~ Read more here - [link removed]

Learning from CalFresh Pandemic Boosts
Our report details the impact of pandemic increases to CalFresh food assistance on household resources, work decisions, and program participation.
Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon, and Caroline Danielson
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ON OUR BLOG
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Inspiring California’s Youth through Civic Education
Tani Cantil-Sakauye
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California’s Changing Political Landscape and the 2024 Election
Mark Baldassare
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Supporting Older Workers in a Changing Labor Market
Julien Lafortune, Sarah Bohn, Hans Johnson
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California Continues to Prioritize Water and Climate Programs Despite Budget Cuts
Gokce Sencan
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Examining the Reach of Universal School Meals in California
Caroline Danielson
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NEW VIDEOS
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10 Questions with Tani Cantil-Sakauye
PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye reflects on the key role that young people play in shaping our state's future—and a variety of other topics.
Ashlyn Perri
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How Assisted Evolution Could Help California’s Freshwater Species
What is assisted evolution, and how can it help California’s freshwater conservation efforts? PPIC-CalTrout Ecosystem Fellow Ted Sommer explains, using new research from PPIC’s Water Policy Center.
Ashlyn Perri and Ted Sommer
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Crime after Proposition 47 and the Pandemic
Friday, September 13, 2024
While incarceration and arrests fell for some crimes under Proposition 47, the pandemic also had lasting effects on criminal justice. PPIC researcher Magnus Lofstrom will present a new report outlining how Prop 47 and pandemic responses impacted crime.
~ Learn more here - [link removed]

2024 Election Preview
Thursday, September 26, 2024
With November fast approaching, a panel of top political journalists will assess the mood of the electorate and examine themes and issues that are likely to shape electoral outcomes.
~ Learn more here - [link removed]

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SAVE THE DATE
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Is California Ready for Climate Change?
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Each year brings more record-breaking heat to California—and the rising temperatures already are affecting our water, communities, farms, forests, and ecosystems. Are we ready for our warming world? Join us for a special lunchtime program.

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RECENT EVENTS
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Learning from CalFresh Pandemic Boosts
September 10, 2024
~ Watch the video here - [link removed]

Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley
August 20, 2024
~ Watch the video here - [link removed]

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Visit our careers page to learn about current opportunities at PPIC.

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