PPIC BULLETIN
Monthly news from the Public Policy Institute of California

September 2020
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FEATURED ISSUE
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The 2020 Election
The November election is less than eight weeks away. Recent PPIC analyses examine the demographics of the California electorate, trends in voter registration and political ideology, the transition to increased vote-by-mail, and other timely issues.
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On Our Blog
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PPIC’s recent posts have included our ongoing series on COVID-19 and California along with analyses of other key issues in the state.

Shorter Timeline Threatens Census Count
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch
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The Summer of Un- and Underemployment
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
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Grappling with the Statewide “Wildfire Siege”
Henry McCann
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Voter Registration Is Up Sharply, as Is Partisanship
Dean Bonner
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California’s Incarcerated Population Plunges to New Low during COVID-19
Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs, Joseph Hayes
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How COVID-19 Could Deepen California’s Housing Crisis
Daniel Tan
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Groundwater Sustainability Moves from Planning to Implementation
Lori Pottinger
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African Americans Are Notably Overrepresented in Police Stops
Magnus Lofstrom, Daniel Morales Campos, Brandon Martin
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New Publications
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How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout
In California, 15 counties expanded alternatives to in-person voting with the Voter’s Choice Act. While voter turnout was higher, some groups saw declines.
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Expanding Enrollment Capacity at California State University
Financial constraints threaten CSU’s ability to meet the state’s growing demand for higher education.
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Reforming Pretrial Justice in California
SB 10, a law passed in 2018 that goes to voter referendum in November, replaces money bail with risk assessments to determine pretrial release. Our analysis examines some potential impacts.
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Making the Most of Water for the Environment
Water and land management have greatly altered river flows across California, harming ecosystems and native species. Restoring seasonal river flow can improve ecosystem health.
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The CalFresh Food Assistance Program
Participation in CalFresh—which helps millions of low-income Californians buy groceries—has risen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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California’s Likely Voters
Likely voters are disproportionately white; they also tend to be older, relatively well-educated and affluent, homeowners, and US born.
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Race and Voting in California
Voter turnout among communities of color continues to lag; most African American, Latino, and Asian American likely voters are Democrats.
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California Voter and Party Profiles
Voter registration is up, and the shares of Democrats and independents have grown.
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Upcoming Events
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Fiscal Realities for Local Government
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Online-Only Event
Local governments have been hit especially hard during the pandemic shutdown and resulting economic instability. Join us for a conversation with local leaders about setting priorities and partnering with state and federal governments.
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Assessing Proposition 15
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Online-Only Event
Join us for a discussion of the arguments for and against Proposition 15, which would increase funding for public schools, community colleges, and local government services by changing tax assessment of commercial and industrial property.
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Save the Date
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Building a Water-Resilient California
November 12, 17, and 19, 2020
Multi-Day Virtual Conference
The pandemic, recession, and ongoing drought have shifted the state’s water landscape. Join the PPIC Water Policy Center and state and local experts for three virtual discussions about policies and practices that can boost the sector’s resilience to multiple stressors while also supporting economic recovery.

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Recent Events
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A Conversation with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
August 5, 2020
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A Conversation with President pro Tempore Toni Atkins
August 7, 2020
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A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
August 14, 2020
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A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
August 27, 2020
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Making the Most of Water for the Environment
September 3, 2020
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How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout
September 10, 2020
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Employment Opportunities
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Visit our employment page to learn about current opportunities at PPIC.

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