A three-day virtual conference discussed key water policy issues facing California.
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Building 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.

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On Our Blog

 
PPIC’s recent posts have included those in our ongoing series on COVID-19 and California along with analyses of other key issues in the state.
 
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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New Publications

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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Events

 

Upcoming

Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California
Tuesday, 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 Matosantos
Thursday, 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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