Exploring some of the key policy challenges that face California.
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Shaping California’s Future

Policy choices made today will shape California’s economic, social, and environmental future. In an updated set of briefs—on issues ranging from housing to education to climate change—PPIC explores some of the critical policy challenges facing California and highlights steps that can be taken to address them.

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New Interactive

Californians and the Housing Crisis
This PPIC interactive shows how housing costs and homelessness are affecting residents across the state.
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Events

 

Upcoming

A Conversation with Leon Panetta
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Sacramento, CA
The former secretary of defense will join Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion about the role of leadership in addressing state and national challenges.
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Countdown to Census 2020
Monday, February 3, 2020
Sacramento, CA
Census Day is fast approaching. How will the country’s most diverse and populous state respond? This event will feature distinguished state and local leaders on the front lines of this critical effort.
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Recent

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A Conversation with Chief Justice of
California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye
December 12, 2019
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Blog

Covering the Real Costs of College
Kevin Cook
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Providing Safe Drinking Water in the Face of Disasters: Lessons from Lake County
Jelena Jezdimirovic
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For Many Californians, Poverty Is One Minor Expense Away
Tess Thorman
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