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  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Remote Learning for English Learners and Special Needs Students during COVID-19

As districts across California roll out distance learning plans, educators must develop alternate methods to effectively serve English Learners and st...   Remote Learning for English Learners and Special Needs Students during COVID-19 As districts acros…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Displaced by COVID-19: Moving Out of College Housing

Moving students out of campus housing is necessary to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but most students are now farther from academic support and...   Displaced by COVID-19: Moving Out of College Housing Moving students out of campus housing is neces…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Unemployment Benefits in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nearly 2 million unemployment insurance claims has been filed in California over the past three weeks. What kind of benefits can these newly unemploye...   Unemployment Benefits in the COVID-19 Pandemic Nearly 2 million unemployment insurance claims has …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Online Medical Care during COVID-19

The central role of telehealth services during the pandemic makes addressing disparities in online access especially important.   Online Medical Care during COVID-19 The central role of telehealth services during the pandemic makes addressing disparities…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 5:01 PM

COVID-19 and California’s November Election

COVID-19 and California’s November Election How the pandemic could affect the way California holds this year’s general election. COVID-19 and California’s November Election The far-reaching effects of the coronavirus pandemic co…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 10:59 PM

COVID-19 and Crime in Major California Cities

As people across the state shelter in place, the overall number of reported crimes is declining in four of California’s largest cities, though there i...   COVID-19 and Crime in Major California Cities As people across the state shelter in place, the ove…
  Mark Baldassare, PPIC · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 6:03 PM

April Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and California

April Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and California Understanding what the coronavirus means for our state. Featured Issue COVID-19 and California The coronavirus pandemic presents a historic challenge for our state and nation and for…
  PPIC Events · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Join us on 4/30 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Event details Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 p.m. …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Pandemic Doesn’t Stop State-Mandated Groundwater Planning

Pandemic Doesn’t Stop State-Mandated Groundwater Planning Meetings and planning to ensure groundwater sustainability continue despite COVID-19. Pandemic Doesn’t Stop State-Mandated Groundwater Planning Groundwater Sustainability Planni…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Challenging Times for California

The COVID-19 crisis is touching every aspect of life today, and PPIC is providing wide-ranging analyses of its implications across key policy areas, f...   Challenging Times for California The COVID-19 crisis is touching every aspect of life today, and P…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 9:11 PM

How COVID-19 Closures May Disrupt Student Learning

It appears increasingly likely that California’s K-12 schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. What could this mean for student l...   How COVID-19 Closures May Disrupt Student Learning It appears increasingly likely that California’…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Counting Californians and Holding Elections in a Pandemic

For Census Day, we talked to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla about challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brings to counting Californians for Cen...   Counting Californians and Holding Elections in a Pandemic For Census Day, we talked to California …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Essential Workers and COVID-19

Many essential workers in health care, transportation, and other sectors are not well equipped to weather the economic challenges of the COVID-19 cris...   Essential Workers and COVID-19 Many essential workers in health care, transportation, and other se…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 12:08 AM

COVID-19 Shutdown Forces Colleges to Ramp up Online Learning

As higher education in California moves online, the state’s prior experience with distance learning points to effective practices, as well as certain...   COVID-19 Shutdown Forces Colleges to Ramp up Online Learning As higher education in California move…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Food Security in a Time of COVID-19 Insecurity: How the Virus Affects Farming

How will COVID-19 affect California agriculture—key to food supplies locally and nationally? We talked to farmer Cannon Michael about the pandemic’s i...   Food Security in a Time of COVID-19 Insecurity: How the Virus Affects Farming How will COVID-19 af…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 11:09 PM

Severe COVID-19 Infections May Threaten California’s Prisons

California invests more than any other state in prisoners’ health. Still, living conditions that make social distancing difficult and other factors co...   Severe COVID-19 Infections May Threaten California’s Prisons California invests more than any othe…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19

With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, local, state, and federal officials are taking steps to provide meals to students who usually obt...   Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19 With schools closed due to the coronavirus p…
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 9:10 PM

COVID-19: Not a Threat to California’s Water Supply

California’s water supply remains safe for drinking during the pandemic. Protecting the workers who keep it clean is a top priority.   COVID-19: Not a Threat to California’s Water Supply California’s water supply remains safe for drinking during the pand…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 12:14 AM

COVID-19 and California’s Census Count

COVID-19 and California’s Census Count How might COVID-19 affect Census 2020 in California? COVID-19 and California’s Census Count In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the US Census Bureau has suspended field operations and …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 1:38 AM

COVID-19 and California’s Vulnerable Populations

As California seeks to address the coronavirus pandemic, some groups are at greater risk due to their work, living conditions, underlying health issue...   COVID-19 and California’s Vulnerable Populations As California seeks to address the coronavirus pa…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 11:29 PM

How Will the Coronavirus Affect California’s Economy?

As Californians limit their daily activities to slow the spread of COVID-19, the state's economy is poised to take a major hit. The effects are expect...   How Will the Coronavirus Affect California’s Economy? As Californians limit their daily activities…
  Mark Baldassare, PPIC · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 4:20 PM

PPIC offices closing until April 7

PPIC offices closing until April 7 An announcement on COVID-19. Dear friends and colleagues, We are facing unprecedented challenges across our state, our nation, and our global community. At this time, PPIC stands with California’s leaders…
  Mark Baldassare, PPIC · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 5:59 PM

March Bulletin -- California’s Political Geography

March Bulletin -- California’s Political Geography Examining how party affiliation and political views vary across regions. Featured Issue California’s Political Geography California and the nation are in the midst of a highly conseq…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Improving Health Care Data in California

Improving Health Care Data in California A California health care payment database can be a resource to answer critical policy questions. Improving Health Care Data in California Shannon McConville, Paulette Cha, Daniel Tan, Caroline Danielson …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM

California’s Political Geography

California’s Political Geography Independents lean Republican in parts of otherwise Democratic California, and issues have their own geography. California’s Political Geography Eric McGhee California still leans Democratic overa…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Live webcast February 27: Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools

Live webcast February 27: Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools Sign up for a live broadcast of “Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools.” Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Sc…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Slight support for school facilities bond, and Sanders leads heading into the Democratic primary. Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman,…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 7:15 PM

PPIC Event – Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government – February 21

PPIC Event – Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government – February 21 Join us in Sacramento on 2/21 for lunch and a discussion of PPIC’s latest survey. Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Friday, February 21, 20…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Declining Enrollment in California Schools: Challenges and Opportunities in the Coming Decade

Declining Enrollment in California Schools: Challenges and Opportunities in the Coming Decade California’s public K–12 system may be entering a long period of declining enrollment. Declining Enrollment in California Schools: Fiscal Challenges and …
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February 12, 2020 at 5:58 PM

PPIC Event – Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools – 2/27

PPIC Event – Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools – 2/27 Join us in Sacramento on 2/27 for lunch and a discussion about new PPIC research. Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools Thursd…
  Mark Baldassare, PPIC · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 6:59 PM

February Bulletin -- Income Inequality in California

February Bulletin -- Income Inequality in California The gap between rich and poor is especially wide in California. New Publication | Events | Blog | Employment Opportunities Featured Issue Income Inequality in California Famil…
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February 4, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Live webcast February 7: College Eligibility for the University of California

Live webcast February 7: College Eligibility for the University of California Sign up for a live broadcast of “College Eligibility for the University of California.” College Eligibility for the University of California Webcast details …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Live webcast February 3: Preparing California for Census 2020

Live webcast February 3: Preparing California for Census 2020 Sign up for a live broadcast of “Countdown to Census 2020.” 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Countdown to Census 2020 Webcast details Monday, February 3, 2020 12:0…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Income Inequality in California

Income Inequality in California As income inequality grows across California, the job market favors educated workers. Income Inequality in California Sarah Bohn and Tess Thorman The income gap is widening across California in a …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Live webcast January 29: A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom

Live webcast January 29: A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom Sign up for a live broadcast of “A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom.” 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom Webcas…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 1:56 AM

PPIC Event – A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom – January 29

PPIC Event – A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom – January 29 Join us in Sacramento on 1/29 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 22, 2020 at 10:58 PM

PPIC Event – College Eligibility for the University of California - February 7

PPIC Event – College Eligibility for the University of California - February 7 Join us in Sacramento on 2/7 for lunch and a discussion about new PPIC research. College Eligibility for the University of California Friday, February 7, 202…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Californians’ views on the Democratic primary, impeachment, and top issues facing the state. Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rach…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 9:59 PM

PPIC Event – Countdown to Census 2020 – February 3

PPIC Event – Countdown to Census 2020 – February 3 Join us in Sacramento on 2/3 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Countdown to Census 2020 Monday, February 3, 2020 12:00 p.m…
  Mark Baldassare, PPIC · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 8:31 PM

January Bulletin -- Shaping California’s Future

January Bulletin -- Shaping California’s Future Exploring some of the key policy challenges that face California. New Interactive | Events | Blog | Employment Opportunities Featured Issue Shaping California’s Future Policy choic…
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 10:00 PM

A Changing Water Landscape

California saw some especially big changes over the past year in its ever-changing water world. New groundwater sustainability agencies finalized thei   A Changing Water Landscape A look back at the PPIC Water Policy Center’s work in 2019.   Watch vide…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Live webcast January 16: A Conversation with Leon Panetta

Live webcast January 16: A Conversation with Leon Panetta Sign up for a live broadcast of “A Conversation with Leon Panetta.” 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Leon Panetta Webcast details Thursday, January…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM

California's Future

California's Future PPIC’s nonpartisan policy briefs can help California find practical solutions to its most pressing challenges. California's Future California continues to play a major role in national political and policy debates, and…
  Lisa Cole, PPIC · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 5:59 PM

Reminder: Join us and build a brighter future for California

Reminder: Join us and build a brighter future for California Before the year runs out, support PPIC in our mission to improve public policy in California. Hello John, Before the year runs out, join PPIC in our mission to improve public policy in Califo…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 9:31 PM

PPIC Event – A Conversation with Leon Panetta – January 16

PPIC Event – A Conversation with Leon Panetta – January 16 Join us in Sacramento on 1/16 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Leon Panetta Thursday, January…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Interactive: Californians and the Housing Crisis

Interactive: Californians and the Housing Crisis New interactive shows how housing costs and availability affect Californians across the state. Californians and the Housing Crisis Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler, Marisol…
  Mark Baldassare, PPIC · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 6:58 PM

December Bulletin -- Views on Ensuring Health Coverage for All

December Bulletin -- Views on Ensuring Health Coverage for All Read the key findings from PPIC’s latest statewide survey. New Publications | Events | Blog | Employment Opportunities Featured Issue Views on Ensuring Health Coverage for All…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Pretrial Risk Assessment in California

Pretrial Risk Assessment in California Pretrial risk assessment can help counties decide whether arrestees should stay in the community or not. Pretrial Risk Assessment in California Heather Harris, Justin Goss, Alexandria Gumbs …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 5:59 PM

Live webcast December 12: A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Live webcast December 12: A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sign up for a live broadcast of “A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.” 2019 Speaker Series on California’s Future A…
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 5:58 PM

A Path Forward for California's Freshwater Ecosystems

A Path Forward for California's Freshwater Ecosystems California’s freshwater ecosystems and aquatic biodiversity are in decline. A new approach is needed to improve outcomes. A Path Forward for California's Freshwater Ecosystems Jeffrey Mount, Br…