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January 20, 2021 at 12:38 AM

Testimony: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges

In testimony for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, PPIC’s Olga Rodriguez presents research showing that expanded access to transfe...   Testimony: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges In testimony for the Cal…

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January 19, 2021 at 9:28 PM

2021 Reader Survey: Tell us what you think

2021 Reader Survey: Tell us what you think Your feedback helps us improve PPIC’s publications and other resources. We appreciate your interest in the Water Policy Center's research and other activities, and we are continually working to improve how we…

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January 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Virtual Event January 26 – A Conversation with Leon Panetta

Virtual Event January 26 – A Conversation with Leon Panetta Join us on 1/26 for a discussion about California's future. 2021 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Leon Panetta Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:00 a.m. to …

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January 15, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Improving College Readiness through Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment--allowing high school students to take college courses--is an important strategy for expanding educational opportunities. It’s especia...   Improving College Readiness through Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment--allowing high school students…

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January 14, 2021 at 7:59 PM

January Bulletin -- Where We Stand

January Bulletin -- Where We Stand PPIC believes in the power of shared knowledge and facts to build a better future for our state. Featured Issue Where We Stand PPIC condemns the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in the strongest possi…

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January 13, 2021 at 11:18 PM

The Year Ahead in Higher Education

Last year brought historic disruptions to California’s colleges and universities. In 2021, how can policymakers and higher education officials draw on...   The Year Ahead in Higher Education Last year brought historic disruptions to California’s colleges…

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January 12, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Virtual Event February 2 – Building Resilience for Cities and Farms with Water Partnerships

Virtual Event February 2 – Building Resilience for Cities and Farms with Water Partnerships Join us on 2/2 for a presentation and discussion of PPIC research. Building Resilience for Cities and Farms with Water Partnerships Event deta…

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January 12, 2021 at 1:08 AM

Where We Stand

PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare condemns the recent attack on the US Capitol and underscores the importance of shared knowledge and fact-based...   Where We Stand PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare condemns the recent attack on the US Capitol …

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January 11, 2021 at 10:30 PM

Virtual Event January 26 – A Conversation with Leon Panetta

Virtual Event January 26 – A Conversation with Leon Panetta Join us on 1/26 for a discussion about California's future. 2021 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Leon Panetta Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:00 a.m. to …

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January 11, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Turning the Page on a Disruptive Year in the Water World

Ellen Hanak, director of the PPIC Water Policy Center, describes some of 2020’s more pressing water-world challenges, and the center’s response to the...   Turning the Page on a Disruptive Year in the Water World Ellen Hanak, director of the PPIC Water P…

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January 6, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last spring, California has made substantial progress in expanding access to digital devices needed for K–12 distanc...   Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students Si…

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January 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM

A Wish List for Water Collaboration with the Biden‒Harris Administration

Cooperation between California and the federal government was at a low ebb over the past four years. A diverse group of experts discusses top water p...   A Wish List for Water Collaboration with the Biden‒Harris Administration Cooperation between Califo…

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January 5, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Looking Forward

At the start of 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn continue to pose daunting challenges. PPIC’s research examines how Californi...   Looking Forward At the start of 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn continue…

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December 28, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Join us and help build a brighter tomorrow for California

Join us and help build a brighter tomorrow for California Before the year runs out, support PPIC in our mission to improve public policy in California. Hello John, Before the year is over, please join PPIC in our efforts to improve public policy in Ca…

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December 18, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Video: A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos

Ana Matosantos, cabinet secretary to Governor Newsom, talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about managing the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps California...   Video: A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos Ana Matosantos, cabinet secretary to Go…

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December 17, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Video: Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California

An expert panel discusses new PPIC research on the economic divide in California and explores ways to create an equitable recovery from the current do...   Video: Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California An expert panel discusses new PPIC…

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December 17, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Diversity in the California Statehouse

White lawmakers account for a disproportionately large share of the legislature, while Latinos are underrepresented. But the legislature has gotten mo...   Diversity in the California Statehouse White lawmakers account for a disproportionately large shar…

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December 16, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Californians’ Outlook Is Bleak as Low-Income Families Struggle

Families with annual incomes of less than $40,000—about one in four California households—have been disproportionately affected by the current economi...   Californians’ Outlook Is Bleak as Low-Income Families Struggle Families with annual incomes of les…

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December 15, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Droughts Aren’t Just About Water Anymore

An increasingly “thirsty atmosphere” in California and the West is influencing drought. We talked to climate scientist Mike Dettinger about this pheno...   Droughts Aren’t Just About Water Anymore An increasingly “thirsty atmosphere” in California and th…

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December 14, 2020 at 9:12 PM

Election Takeaways: California Voters Send Conflicting Signals

Nearly 18 million Californians voted in the November 2020 election—an all-time high. PPIC’s Mark Baldassare discusses the final election results and w...   Election Takeaways: California Voters Send Conflicting Signals Nearly 18 million Californians vote…

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December 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Economic opportunity in California

Economic opportunity in California Recent PPIC research and events explore how public policies can increase economic well-being. The longstanding divide between rich and poor is one of the foremost challenges facing California, and the COVID-19 pan…

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  Lisa Cole, PPIC · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Join us and help build a brighter tomorrow for California

Join us and help build a brighter tomorrow for California Before the year runs out, support PPIC in our mission to improve public policy in California. Hello John, Before the year is over, please join PPIC in our efforts to improve public policy in Ca…

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December 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Broad Support for Job Training and Child Care to Boost Recovery

In the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, most Californians support key policy proposals to increase economic well-being and broaden opportunity.   Broad Support for Job Training and Child Care to Boost Recovery In the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, most Calif…

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December 10, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Federal Action—or Inaction—Will Shape California’s Recovery

State policymakers have many options for helping promote an equitable recovery from the current downturn. But federal policy choices will have an outs...   Federal Action—or Inaction—Will Shape California’s Recovery State policymakers have many options…

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December 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Californians see income inequality widening as lower-income households had hours or pay reduced. Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonne…

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December 9, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Tackling Regional Disparities in Economic Opportunity

Economic opportunity varies across California, and COVID-19 could worsen these disparities. Public policies that aim to increase opportunity should se...   Tackling Regional Disparities in Economic Opportunity Economic opportunity varies across Californi…

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December 8, 2020 at 8:07 PM

The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Women

The current downturn has created a gender divide in un- and underemployment in California, with an especially large impact on low-income women and wom...   The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Women The current downturn has created a gender divide in un- and…

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December 8, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California

Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California Without deliberate policy action, this recession threatens to worsen income inequality. Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Julien Lafortune, Te…

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December 7, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Will This Recession Deepen California’s Economic Divide?

The current downturn is having a disproportionate impact on low-income Californians and communities of color. Deliberate policy action can help create...   Will This Recession Deepen California’s Economic Divide? The current downturn is having a dispropo…

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December 7, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Virtual Event December 10 – A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos

Virtual Event December 10 – A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos Join us on 12/10 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos …

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December 4, 2020 at 10:18 PM

What Lessons Can Be Learned from Project Roomkey?

Project Roomkey has provided emergency housing to more than 22,000 people experiencing homelessness amid the pandemic. Examining its impact, including...   What Lessons Can Be Learned from Project Roomkey? Project Roomkey has provided emergency housing t…

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December 4, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Virtual Event December 8 – Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California

Virtual Event December 8 – Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California Join us on 12/8 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California Tuesday, December 8, 20…

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December 4, 2020 at 5:58 PM

The Importance of CalFresh and CalWORKs in Children’s Early Years

The Importance of CalFresh and CalWORKs in Children’s Early Years About half of young children in California receive support from CalFresh, CalWORKs, or both. The Importance of CalFresh and CalWORKs in Children’s Early Years Caroline Danielson, Te…

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December 3, 2020 at 11:06 PM

Racial Disparities in California Law Enforcement Stops

According to the latest data for California’s largest law enforcement agencies, the reasons for officer stops vary by agency type and across racial gr...   Racial Disparities in California Law Enforcement Stops According to the latest data for California…

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  Mark Baldassare, PPIC · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

December Bulletin -- Building a Water-Resilient California

December Bulletin -- Building a Water-Resilient California A three-day virtual conference discussed key water policy issues facing California. Featured Issue Building a Water-Resilient California In light of major disruptions from the pa…

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December 3, 2020 at 6:09 PM

How Is the Pandemic Affecting California’s Independent, Nonprofit Colleges?

COVID-19 has created a number of disruptions for higher education institutions. We talked with Kristen Soares, president of the Association of Indepen...   How Is the Pandemic Affecting California’s Independent, Nonprofit Colleges? COVID-19 has created a…

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December 2, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Virtual Event December 8 – Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California

Virtual Event December 8 – Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California Join us on 12/8 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California Tuesday, December 8, 20…

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December 2, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Virtual Event December 10 – A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos

Virtual Event December 10 – A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos Join us on 12/10 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos …

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December 1, 2020 at 6:02 PM

We can’t do our work without you

Support a rigorous, objective, fact-based approach to public policy by making a tax-deductible donation to PPIC.   PPIC’s work has never felt more relevant or necessary. We are providing objective facts and information to help build a brighter fut…

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November 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Addressing Water Affordability in Urban California

In the midst of the pandemic and recession, the cost of delivering safe drinking water continues to rise across California. We talked to Robert Shaver...   Addressing Water Affordability in Urban California In the midst of the pandemic and recession, the…

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November 25, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Better Days for California’s Labor Market, but Will They Last?

The California job market has recovered faster than the nation, with sectors hit hardest by the pandemic leading growth, but over a million workers re...   Better Days for California’s Labor Market, but Will They Last? The California job market has recov…

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November 24, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Video: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges

An expert panel discusses new PPIC research showing that broader access to transfer-level courses at community colleges increased student success and...   Video: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges An expert panel discusses new…

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November 23, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Video: Building a Water-Resilient California

What are key California water priorities for the coming year, in light of ongoing disruptions from the pandemic, the recession, lingering drought, and...   Video: Building a Water-Resilient California What are key California water priorities for the comi…

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November 20, 2020 at 9:52 PM

More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain

The share of K¬–12 students receiving live instruction this fall is slightly higher than in the spring. However, notable equity gaps—by income, parent...   More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain The share of K¬–12 students…

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November 19, 2020 at 11:56 PM

Testimony: Getting to Graduation on Time at California State University

PPIC’s Jacob Jackson testified before the Select Committee on Student Success on increasing the share of CSU students who graduate in four years by en...   Testimony: Getting to Graduation on Time at California State University PPIC’s Jacob Jackson testi…

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November 19, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Where California Stands with Women in the Legislature

Following the 2020 election, women will account for about one-third of California’s state legislators—as they did before the election. This is a small...   Where California Stands with Women in the Legislature Following the 2020 election, women will acco…

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November 19, 2020 at 6:02 PM

A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges

A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges A landmark law has transformed student access and success in transfer-level courses. A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodrigue…

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November 18, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Testimony: Increasing Community College Transfers

In testimony for the Regents of the University of California, PPIC’s Hans Johnson discusses progress in increasing community college transfers and way...   Testimony: Increasing Community College Transfers In testimony for the Regents of the University o…

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November 16, 2020 at 6:29 PM

New Laws Address Water Affordability and Wildfire Risks

The pandemic and recession forced tough decisions in Sacramento this year. Despite challenging circumstances, several high-priority bills covering saf...   New Laws Address Water Affordability and Wildfire Risks The pandemic and recession forced tough de…

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November 13, 2020 at 7:09 PM

What Can California Prisons Do When Wildfires Close In?

Two in three prisons across the state are near areas of high fire risk. Especially during the pandemic, safely evacuating prisoners and prison workers...   What Can California Prisons Do When Wildfires Close In? Two in three prisons across the state are …

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