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October 1, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Commentary: 3 Lessons for California’s Water Funding Challenges in Today’s Recession

California’s water managers have been busy keeping water systems safe and operational during the COVID-19 pandemic. But addressing the fiscal conseque...   Commentary: 3 Lessons for California’s Water Funding Challenges in Today’s Recession California’s …
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September 30, 2020 at 9:22 PM

California’s Census Response Is Strong, but Concerns Remain

California’s Census 2020 response rate is currently ahead of the rest of the country. Still, a number of challenges—including uncertainty as to the ce...   California’s Census Response Is Strong, but Concerns Remain California’s Census 2020 response rate…
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September 30, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Virtual Conference – November – Building a Water-Resilient California

Virtual Conference – November – Building a Water-Resilient California Join us in November for a three-day virtual conference. Building a Water-Resilient California Event details November 12, 17, and 19, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. P…
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September 30, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Video: Assessing Proposition 15

David Goldberg of the California Teachers Association and Rachel Michelin of the California Retailers Association discuss arguments for and against a...   Video: Assessing Proposition 15 David Goldberg of the California Teachers Association and Rachel Mi…
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September 29, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Paying for Forest Health Projects

State and federal leaders have agreed to vastly expand vegetation management in California’s forests to reduce wildfire risk. Is it enough to keep pac...   Paying for Forest Health Projects State and federal leaders have agreed to vastly expand vegetatio…
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September 28, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Californians and the Presidential Debate

California residents express a high level of interest in tomorrow’s presidential debate. What does this say about the state’s political landscape as t...   Californians and the Presidential Debate California residents express a high level of interest in …
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September 24, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Do Schools Have Enough Nurses to Fight the Pandemic?

Statewide, California schools have one of the highest student-to-nurse ratios in the US. In addition, no county meets current guidelines for staffing.   Do Schools Have Enough Nurses to Fight the Pandemic? Statewide, California schools have one of the hi…
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September 24, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Virtual Event October 6 – A 2020 Election Preview

Virtual Event October 6 – A 2020 Election Preview Join us on 10/6 for a discussion on California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A 2020 Election Preview Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT ONLINE ON…
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September 24, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Six Months of Economic Crisis: What Is Next?

California continues to confront the pandemic and its economic effects. What has this downturn meant for the state’s labor market? And what factors a...   Six Months of Economic Crisis: What Is Next? California continues to confront the pandemic and its …
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September 24, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Virtual Event September 29 – Increasing Community College Transfers

Virtual Event September 29 – Increasing Community College Transfers Join us on 9/29 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. Increasing Community College Transfers: Progress and Barriers Tuesday, September 29, 2020 11:00 …
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September 23, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Private Schools Dominate the Approval Process for Reopening

The state has approved waivers allowing more than 500 elementary schools to open in counties with the highest level of COVID-19 risk, with private sch...   Private Schools Dominate the Approval Process for Reopening The state has approved waivers allowin…
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September 23, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Video: Fiscal Realities for Local Government

Mayors Kevin Faulconer of San Diego and Libby Schaaf of Oakland discuss how they are approaching the budget challenges and economic uncertainty result...   Video: Fiscal Realities for Local Government Mayors Kevin Faulconer of San Diego and Libby Schaaf …
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September 22, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Changing Views of Police and Race Relations

Californians’ views on police treatment and race relations have shifted in the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality and systemic racism,...   Changing Views of Police and Race Relations Californians’ views on police treatment and race relati…
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September 21, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Virtual Event September 23 – Assessing Proposition 15

Virtual Event September 23 – Assessing Proposition 15 Join us on 9/23 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Assessing Proposition 15 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.…
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September 21, 2020 at 6:09 PM

How California’s Wildfires Are Changing

This year’s fire season has already set records in number of acres burned, with months left to go. We asked fire scientist Crystal Kolden of UC Merced...   How California’s Wildfires Are Changing This year’s fire season has already set records in number …
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September 17, 2020 at 10:09 PM

Renter Protections and Foreclosure Risk in the Era of COVID-19

The pandemic has increased the risk of housing instability for many Californians. Recent state action aims to protect renters from eviction, but relie...   Renter Protections and Foreclosure Risk in the Era of COVID-19 The pandemic has increased the risk…
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September 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Virtual Event October 6 – A 2020 Election Preview

Virtual Event October 6 – A 2020 Election Preview Join us on 10/6 for a discussion on California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A 2020 Election Preview Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT ONLINE ON…
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September 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Slim majority support for “split roll” tax; low support for repealing ban on affirmative action. Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, …
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September 16, 2020 at 11:10 PM

Video: How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout

Researchers Eric McGhee and Mindy Romero discuss their analysis of what expanded mail voting could mean for voter turnout this November and beyond.   Video: How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Researchers Eric McGhee and Mindy Ro…
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September 16, 2020 at 8:08 PM

COVID-19 Further Disrupts Testing for College Admissions and Placement

As the pandemic continues to cause major shifts in the educational landscape, California’s public colleges and universities are exploring how new admi...   COVID-19 Further Disrupts Testing for College Admissions and Placement As the pandemic continues t…
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September 16, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Virtual Event September 23 – Assessing Proposition 15

Virtual Event September 23 – Assessing Proposition 15 Join us on 9/23 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Assessing Proposition 15 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.…
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September 15, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Virtual Event September 29 – Increasing Community College Transfers

Virtual Event September 29 – Increasing Community College Transfers Join us on 9/29 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. Increasing Community College Transfers: Progress and Barriers Tuesday, September 29, 2020 11:00 …
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September 15, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Increasing Community College Transfers: Progress and Barriers

Increasing Community College Transfers: Progress and Barriers Recent reforms may raise the number of students transferring from community college to four-year programs. Increasing Community College Transfers: Progress and Barriers Hans Johnson, Ma…
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September 14, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Virtual Event September 17 – Fiscal Realities for Local Government

Virtual Event September 17 – Fiscal Realities for Local Government Join us on 9/17 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Fiscal Realities for Local Government Thursday, September 17, 2020…
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September 14, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Commentary: New Approach Needed to Protect Health of California’s Rivers

In the face of the changing climate, biodiversity loss, and continuing conflict over water, California urgently needs to rethink how it manages water...   Commentary: New Approach Needed to Protect Health of California’s Rivers In the face of the changin…
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September 11, 2020 at 8:01 PM

September Bulletin -- The 2020 Election

September Bulletin -- The 2020 Election Recent PPIC analyses examine key issues and context for the November election. Featured Issue The 2020 Election The November election is less than eight weeks away. Recent PPIC analyses examine the…
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September 11, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Virtual Event September 23 – Assessing Proposition 15

Virtual Event September 23 – Assessing Proposition 15 Join us on 9/23 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Assessing Proposition 15 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.…
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September 10, 2020 at 4:57 PM

How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout

How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Voter turnout increases with more vote-by-mail, and across political parties turnout is similar. How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch…
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September 9, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Providing Meals for School Children as COVID-19 Persists

The US Department of Agriculture recently announced that it would continue to waive certain restrictions on school meals for the rest of 2020. This ex...   Providing Meals for School Children as COVID-19 Persists The US Department of Agriculture recently…
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September 9, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Virtual Event September 17 – Fiscal Realities for Local Government

Virtual Event September 17 – Fiscal Realities for Local Government Join us on 9/17 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Fiscal Realities for Local Government Thursday, September 17, 2020…
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September 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Virtual Event September 10 – How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout

Virtual Event September 10 – How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Join us on 9/10 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Thursday, Sep…
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September 3, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Affirmative Action and Higher Education in California

A November ballot measure asks Californians whether or not to repeal the state’s ban on affirmative action in the public sector, including in public h...   Affirmative Action and Higher Education in California A November ballot measure asks Californians …
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September 3, 2020 at 5:01 PM

California’s Voters

California’s Voters Voter registration is up, but California’s likely voters are still disproportionately white. California’s Voters Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Voter registration is up: 8 in 10 el…
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September 2, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Virtual Event September 10 – How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout

Virtual Event September 10 – How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Join us on 9/10 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Thursday, Sep…
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September 1, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Video: A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy

House Minority Leader McCarthy joins PPIC’s Mark Baldassare to discuss the federal government’s role in addressing the health and economic effects of...   Video: A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy House Minority Leader McCarthy join…
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August 31, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Virtual Event Sept. 3 – Making the Most of Water for the Environment

Virtual Event Sept. 3 – Making the Most of Water for the Environment Join us on 9/3 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. Making the Most of Water for the Environment Event details Thursday, September 3, 2020 11:00 a…
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August 28, 2020 at 10:41 PM

The Summer of Un- and Underemployment

Although California’s unemployment rate declined slightly in July, a closer look shows that many workers are underemployed including some who have giv...   The Summer of Un- and Underemployment Although California’s unemployment rate declined slightly in…
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August 28, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Virtual Event September 10 – How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout

Virtual Event September 10 – How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Join us on 9/10 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Thursday, Sep…
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August 27, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Voter Registration Is Up Sharply, as Is Partisanship

The share of Californians registered to vote has jumped since 2000, and registrants in the two major political parties have grown more polarized in th...   Voter Registration Is Up Sharply, as Is Partisanship The share of Californians registered to vote …
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August 27, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Expanding Enrollment Capacity at California State University

Expanding Enrollment Capacity at California State University Enrollment growth and capital planning at CSU will be vital to the state’s economic future. Expanding Enrollment Capacity at California State University Kevin Cook, Radhika Mehlotra …
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August 26, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Reforming Pretrial Justice in California

Reforming Pretrial Justice in California This November, Californians will vote on a significant shift in pretrial processes. Reforming Pretrial Justice in California Heather Harris, Magnus Lofstrom In November, Californians will…
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August 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Virtual Event August 27 – A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy

Virtual Event August 27 – A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Join us on 8/27 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy …
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August 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Making the Most of Water for the Environment

Making the Most of Water for the Environment Restoring fisheries and ecosystems requires river flows that mimic natural variations. Making the Most of Water for the Environment Ted Grantham, Jeffrey Mount, Eric D. Stein, Sarah Yarnell …
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August 24, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Virtual Event August 27 – A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy

Virtual Event August 27 – A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Join us on 8/27 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy …
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August 24, 2020 at 8:17 PM

A Faster Track for Ecosystem Restoration

The state’s rivers and aquatic species are in trouble, but restoration projects are often slowed by complex permitting requirements. We talked to Erik...   A Faster Track for Ecosystem Restoration The state’s rivers and aquatic species are in trouble, bu…
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August 20, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Grappling with the Statewide “Wildfire Siege”

California is in the midst of a statewide wildfire siege that is severely challenging fire suppression. How prepared are we?   Grappling with the Statewide “Wildfire Siege” California is in the midst of a statewide wildfire siege that is severely challen…
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August 19, 2020 at 9:11 PM

California’s Incarcerated Population Plunges to New Low during COVID-19

The number of people in California’s prisons and jails has declined substantially since February. Still, most state prisons remain overcrowded, and ma...   California’s Incarcerated Population Plunges to New Low during COVID-19 The number of people in Ca…
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August 19, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Video: A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond

Superintendent Thurmond talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about how the state can support school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Video: A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Superintendent Thurmond talks with PP…
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August 18, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Video: A Conversation with Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins

Senator Atkins joins PPIC’s Mark Baldassare to discuss how California can address the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic downturn.   Video: A Conversation with Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins Senator Atkins joins PPIC’s Mark Baldassare t…
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August 17, 2020 at 5:24 PM

When a Lack of Air Conditioning is a Public Health Threat

California is getting hotter, which is leading to public health inequities caused by a lack of air conditioning. We talked to Kelly Sanders of the Uni...   When a Lack of Air Conditioning is a Public Health Threat California is getting hotter, which is l…
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