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												 Featured IssueBuilding a Water-Resilient California |  
										
											
												| In light of major disruptions from the pandemic, recession, wildfires, and ongoing drought, how can California boost its water system’s resilience to economic shocks and other surprises? The PPIC Water Policy Center recently held a three-day virtual conference that explored opportunities and challenges in ensuring a sustainable water system for our state. |  |  
 
										
											
												| On Our Blog
													
														
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															More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain
															Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune
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															Better Days for California’s Labor Market, but Will They Last?
															Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
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															Where California Stands with Women in the Legislature
															Jennifer Paluch
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															How Might the Supreme Court ACA Case Affect California?
															Shannon McConville
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															Testimony: Increasing Community College Transfers
															Hans Johnson
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															What Can California Prisons Do When Wildfires Close In?
															Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs, Joseph Hayes
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															New Laws Address Water Affordability and Wildfire Risks
															Henry McCann, Gokce Sencan
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												A New Era of Student Access at California's Community Colleges
												A landmark law has helped tens of thousands of students complete the courses needed for transfer to a four-year college.
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												Getting to Graduation on Time at California State University
												Students who take longer to graduate incur added costs. Taking more courses in the first year may help them graduate on time.
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												EventsUpcomingIncome Inequality and Economic Opportunity in CaliforniaTuesday, December 8, 2020
												Online-Only Event 
												The current recession threatens to deepen California’s economic divide. PPIC researchers and a panel of experts will explore how policymakers can promote a recovery that addresses the needs of the most affected workers and regions.
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												A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana MatosantosThursday, December 10, 2020
												Online-Only Event 
												PPIC president Mark Baldassare and Ana Matosantos, cabinet secretary to Governor Newsom, will discuss California’s economic well-being and strategies to advance an equitable recovery in 2021 and beyond.
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												A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges
												November 20, 2020
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															| In the wake of a challenging year for California and the nation, PPIC’s work has never felt more relevant or necessary. Your support enables us to provide objective facts and information to help build a brighter future for all Californians. |  |  
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												Employment Opportunities
												Visit our employment page to learn about current opportunities at PPIC.
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