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  PPIC Blog · [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Expanded Dual Enrollment English and ESL Looks Promising for College Access and Success

Expanded Dual Enrollment English and ESL Looks Promising for College Access and Success More high school students across the state are taking college courses through dual enrollment programs. PPIC researcher Rachel Yang Zhou describes how... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Conference Nov. 13 – California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership

Conference Nov. 13 – California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership Join us in Sacramento on 11/13 for the PPIC Water Policy Center’s annual fall conference. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  CONFERENCE INVITATION California Water and…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program

Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program A new report examines state funds and district plans to improve career technical education. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Early Insights from the Golden State Pathwa…
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October 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Evictions in California Have Leveled Off, with Upticks in Some Counties

Evictions in California Have Leveled Off, with Upticks in Some Counties Evictions rates vary widely across California’s counties, with the highest in San Bernardino and the lowest in Santa Cruz. The overall statewide rate... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM

PPIC October Bulletin — Teacher Staffing Trends in California

PPIC October Bulletin — Teacher Staffing Trends in California Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  October BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Teacher Staffing Trends in California Edu…
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September 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Californians Back Cap-and-Trade and Related Spending on Low-Income Communities

Californians Back Cap-and-Trade and Related Spending on Low-Income Communities What do Californians think about their state’s environmental leadership? How strong is support for the cap-and-trade system—now known as cap-and-inves... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM

10/10: Redistricting in California

10/10: Redistricting in California Join us in Sacramento on 10/10 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Redistricting in California 2025 Speaker Series on California’s Futu…
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September 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Environmental Restoration Gets a Boost in California

Environmental Restoration Gets a Boost in California Permitting has long slowed ecosystem restoration projects across California. Is that shifting? We spoke with the State Water Board’s Paul Hann and Sus... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Ophelia Basgal Named Chair of PPIC Board; Three New Members Join Board

Ophelia Basgal Named Chair of PPIC Board; Three New Members Join Board We are pleased to announce that Ophelia Basgal has been elected board chair, and that Carolyn Coleman, Jerrilyn Malana, Ann M. Veneman have joined our... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California Join us on 10/2 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Teacher Staffing Trends in California Thursday, October 2, 2025 …
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September 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Race and Gender Dimensions of Rising Unemployment

Race and Gender Dimensions of Rising Unemployment Weak job growth in 2025 means that California has essentially added no new jobs so far this year. Who is unemployed in California today? And what do t... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Half of Students at California’s Public Colleges Work While in School

Half of Students at California’s Public Colleges Work While in School Job trends among college students reveal differences across demographic groups and two- and four-year institutions, with notable variation in the shar... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Dual Enrollment in California

Dual Enrollment in California An updated snapshot of participation in the state’s dual enrollment programs. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEET Dual Enrollment in California Rachel Yang Zhou, Olga Rodriguez, Eric Assan, and Daniel…
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September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Water Markets Help Farmers Facing Scarcity in Australia

Water Markets Help Farmers Facing Scarcity in Australia Water markets are a tool that can help growers cope with increasing water scarcity—but California has been slow to adopt them. We spoke with two exper... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment Join us on 9/24 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Making Gains in Gateway English and ES…
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September 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Fewer English Learners but No Less Demand for Programs

Fewer English Learners but No Less Demand for Programs Nearly 40% of all public school students speak a language other than English at home, but the number of English Learners in California public schools... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Powering California’s Economy amid the Energy Transition

Powering California’s Economy amid the Energy Transition In the transition to renewable energy, California aims to meet climate goals while growing jobs and the economy. At a recent PPIC conference, experts... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Room and Board Are Making College Less Affordable

Room and Board Are Making College Less Affordable State and federal financial aid programs reduce tuition for many students, but they do not fund the total cost of college. How much do housing, food,... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California Join us on 10/2 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Teacher Staffing Trends in California Thursday, October 2, 2025 …
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September 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment Join us on 9/24 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Making Gains in Gateway English and ES…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Teacher Staffing Trends in California

Teacher Staffing Trends in California A new report examines teacher staffing trends in California’s TK–12 schools. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Teacher Staffing Trends in California Julien Lafortune, Iwunze Ugo, and Br…
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September 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Can Clean Energy Stay Affordable as Demand Goes Up?

Can Clean Energy Stay Affordable as Demand Goes Up? California has some of the highest energy costs in the nation, with many factors driving up utility bills at a faster pace than inflation. At a recent... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Experts Talk Costs and Supply in California’s Child Care

Experts Talk Costs and Supply in California’s Child Care California’s child care system has undergone major changes in recent years. Last week, PPIC researchers discussed whether the current cost of care is... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Federal Satellites Gather Critical Data for Managing California’s Water

Federal Satellites Gather Critical Data for Managing California’s Water California relies on federal satellites to understand and manage its water resources every day. These data are becoming increasingly key for climate a... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM

PPIC September Bulletin — The Balancing Act behind Meeting California’s Climate Goals

PPIC September Bulletin — The Balancing Act behind Meeting California’s Climate Goals Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  September BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE The Balancing A…
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September 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM

New Data on College Completion Shows Room for Improvement

New Data on College Completion Shows Room for Improvement How many California community college students are transferring to four-year institutions—and how many actually graduate? Newly released data sheds li... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment

Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college classes. How are students faring? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Making Gains in Gateway English…
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September 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Reliable Energy Will Demand a Wide Energy Mix

Reliable Energy Will Demand a Wide Energy Mix How does California ensure that the lights stay on as the state moves toward greater reliance on renewable energy? At a recent PPIC conference, a rang... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Video: Chronic Absenteeism in California

Video: Chronic Absenteeism in California Our latest video takes a close look at chronic absenteeism in California schools. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW VIDEO Chronic Absenteeism in California Ashlyn Perri and Bret…
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September 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM

9/11: Adapting to Changes in California’s English Learner Population

9/11: Adapting to Changes in California’s English Learner Population Join us on 9/11 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Adapting to Changes in California’s Eng…
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September 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM

California’s Snowpack Is the State’s Biggest Reservoir—and It’s Declining

California’s Snowpack Is the State’s Biggest Reservoir—and It’s Declining When most Californians think about where our water comes from, we likely think of dams and reservoirs. But the state also has another essential—and na... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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August 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM

The Balancing Act behind Meeting California’s Climate Goals

The Balancing Act behind Meeting California’s Climate Goals California has set ambitious goals to confront climate change. Last week, PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye joined experts to discuss the sta... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM

9/11: Adapting to Changes in California’s English Learner Population

9/11: Adapting to Changes in California’s English Learner Population Join us on 9/11 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Adapting to Changes in California’s Eng…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM

California’s Voters

California’s Voters Two newly updated fact sheets offer snapshots of California voters. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEETS California’s Voters Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, and Deja Thomas About 22.9 million Califor…
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August 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Prop 218’s Ongoing Impacts on California Water

Prop 218’s Ongoing Impacts on California Water A pair of recent court decisions in San Diego have thrust California’s Proposition 218 back into the spotlight. But how does this proposition affect w... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM

9/4: California's Changing Child Care Landscape

9/4: California's Changing Child Care Landscape Join us on 9/4 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION California's Changing Child Care Landscape Thursday, Septembe…
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August 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM

California’s Voters and the Upcoming Redistricting Decision

California’s Voters and the Upcoming Redistricting Decision California’s proposed redistricting map is headed to the voters for a final decision in November. While the state is reliably blue, will voters’ sour... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Adapting to Changes in California’s English Learner Population

Adapting to Changes in California’s English Learner Population A new report outlines the challenges of providing public school supports for multilingual students. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Adapting to Changes in Cal…
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August 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Changes to Voting Options Disrupted Turnout for Some Voters

Changes to Voting Options Disrupted Turnout for Some Voters Many counties now provide large, professionally staffed vote centers rather than rely on smaller neighborhood polling places. PPIC voting expert Eric... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM

Do California and Texas Have Gerrymandered Districts?

Do California and Texas Have Gerrymandered Districts? California and Texas have been sparring over redistricting, with accusations of bad behavior on both sides. What is gerrymandering, actually? And what... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Californians and the Energy Transition

Californians and the Energy Transition A new report probes Californians’ attitudes toward clean energy policies and energy affordability. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Californians and the Energy Transition Mark Baldass…
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August 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Testimony: The Economic Toll of Child Care for Californians

Testimony: The Economic Toll of Child Care for Californians Child care costs are a major challenge for most California families balancing work and care. What are the effects on families—and the state’s workforc... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Navigating Uncertainty and Change in California’s Energy Workforce

Navigating Uncertainty and Change in California’s Energy Workforce California is a major energy producer and consumer, and a leader in the shift toward renewable energy. In a recent event, PPIC experts discussed the s... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM

The California Background to the National Redistricting Fight

The California Background to the National Redistricting Fight Texas Republicans are working to redraw congressional districts more favorable to their party, prompting California Democrats to consider doing the sa... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM

9/4: California's Changing Child Care Landscape

9/4: California's Changing Child Care Landscape Join us on 9/4 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION California's Changing Child Care Landscape Thursday, Septembe…
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August 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Low-Income Households Struggle with the Cost of Electricity Bills

Low-Income Households Struggle with the Cost of Electricity Bills More than half of Californians say that the rising cost of natural gas and electric utility bills is a major problem for them. How much of a cost burd... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM

California’s Energy Workforce: Needs and Opportunities

California’s Energy Workforce: Needs and Opportunities A new report on California’s energy workforce needs, now and in the future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION California’s Energy Workforce: Needs and Opportunities Sar…
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August 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Mass Shootings in California

Mass Shootings in California The number of mass shootings has dropped dramatically in California over the last year, and incidents are now much less common than before the pandemi... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLOG …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM

8/21 Conference: Powering California’s Future

8/21 Conference: Powering California’s Future Join us in Sacramento on 8/21 for a discussion about California’s energy future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  CONFERENCE INVITATION Powering California’s Future 2025 Speaker Series on Cali…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM

California’s Changing Child Care Landscape

California’s Changing Child Care Landscape A new PPIC report tracks trends in child care costs and supply. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION California’s Changing Child Care Landscape Caroline Danielson, Brett Guinan, Josep…