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

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FEATURED ISSUE
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How Are California’s Competitive Congressional Districts Changing?
California is home to ten competitive races for the US House of Representatives. We examine how key characteristics of these swing districts have changed in recent years.
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PPIC NEWS
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Five California Leaders Join PPIC Board of Directors
We are very pleased to welcome a group of highly accomplished Californians to the PPIC board of directors: Rusty Areias, Caroline Choi, Ana J. Matosantos, Michael Méndez, and David Traversi.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
With the November election fast approaching, the survey examines California voter preferences in the presidential, Senate, and House races; it also gauges support for state propositions.
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, and Deja Thomas
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Crime after Proposition 47 and the Pandemic
A new report examines how Proposition 47 and pandemic changes to incarceration and enforcement impacted crime.
Magnus Lofstrom and Brandon Martin
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California’s Prison Population
After falling sharply in the first year of the pandemic, California’s prison population is now at a 30-year low.
Heather Harris and Sean Cremin
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College Completion in California
Despite recent progress, about half of California freshmen do not finish college in four years.
Cesar Alesi Perez and Selina Gomez
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California’s Health Care Safety Net
Millions of Californians rely on Medi-Cal for health coverage. County hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments play critical roles as providers.
Shannon McConville and Shalini Mustala
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ON OUR BLOG
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How Has California’s K–12 Education Landscape Changed over the Past Thirty Years?
Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune, Iwunze Ugo
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Tackling Cold-water Droughts in a Changing Climate
Jeffrey Mount, Michael Dettinger
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California’s Current Child Care Landscape
Brett Guinan, Caroline Danielson, Patricia Malagon
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UPCOMING EVENT
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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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2024 Election Preview
September 26, 2024
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
September 19, 2024
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Crime after Proposition 47 and the Pandemic
September 13, 2024
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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