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February 2, 2021 at 6:12 PM

Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta

Former secretary of defense and White House chief of staff Leon Panetta talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about federal and state efforts to combat th...   Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta Former secretary of defense and White House chief of staff…

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February 1, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Commentary: Water Markets Can Reduce the Costs of Drought

California’s warming climate is making droughts more intense, complicating water management. A new water futures market provides a tool to insure agai...   Commentary: Water Markets Can Reduce the Costs of Drought California’s warming climate is making d…

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February 1, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Virtual Event February 18 – A Conversation with University of California President Michael V. Drake

Virtual Event February 18 – A Conversation with University of California President Michael V. Drake Join us on 2/18 for a discussion about California's future. 2021 Sutton Family Speaker Series A Conversation with University of California Presiden…

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February 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Virtual Event February 4 – A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

Virtual Event February 4 – A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Join us on 2/4 for a discussion about California's future. 2021 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis …

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February 1, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Reminder - 2021 Reader Survey: Tell us what you think

Reminder - 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 are continually working to improv…

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January 29, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Newsom’s Budget Advances Long-Overdue Education Data System

The governor’s proposed state budget includes $18.8 million in funds to move forward with a “cradle to career” data system that would provide valuable...   Newsom’s Budget Advances Long-Overdue Education Data System The governor’s proposed state budget i…

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January 29, 2021 at 5:37 PM

California’s Recovery Backslides

The number of jobs in California declined last month for the first time since April. Overall, jobs statewide are down 8% compared to a year ago, with...   California’s Recovery Backslides The number of jobs in California declined last month for the first…

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January 28, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Assessing Teen Well-Being and Mental Health after the Medi-Cal Expansion

Assessing Teen Well-Being and Mental Health after the Medi-Cal Expansion Mental health among teens may be worsening, and racial disparities persist in reports of abuse. Assessing Teen Well-Being and Mental Health after the Medi-Cal Expansion Paule…

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January 27, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Budgeting for Agricultural Sustainability and Resiliency

We talked to Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, about agricultural programs designed to build climate resilie...   Budgeting for Agricultural Sustainability and Resiliency We talked to Karen Ross, secretary of the…

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January 27, 2021 at 6:00 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 26, 2021 at 10:38 PM

Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic?

Most K–12 students in California are spending less time on educational activities during the pandemic, with significant racial and socioeconomic dispa...   Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic? Most K–12 students in California …

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January 25, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Commentary: An Equitable Recovery for California Requires Two Key Strategies

The current economic downturn has had an outsized impact on low-wage workers, communities of color, and women, and threatens to widen inequality. The...   Commentary: An Equitable Recovery for California Requires Two Key Strategies The current economic d…

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January 25, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Virtual Event February 4 – A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

Virtual Event February 4 – A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Join us on 2/4 for a discussion about California's future. 2021 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis …

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January 25, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Virtual Event February 11 – The Path to Healthy Headwater Forests

Virtual Event February 11 – The Path to Healthy Headwater Forests Join us on 2/11 for a discussion on ramping up forest management. The Path to Healthy Headwater Forests Event details Thursday, February 11, 2021 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.…

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January 22, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Looking Ahead to California’s 2021 Labor Market

With a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent months, employment in California has taken a hit. Given the continued challenges posed by the pandemic, what...   Looking Ahead to California’s 2021 Labor Market With a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent months, em…

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January 21, 2021 at 10:11 PM

Creating a Safety Net for Immigrant Communities

Through Disaster Relief Aid for Immigrants, California has dedicated $75 million to assist undocumented immigrants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....   Creating a Safety Net for Immigrant Communities Through Disaster Relief Aid for Immigrants, Califor…

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January 21, 2021 at 6:17 PM

California's Future

California's Future PPIC’s rigorous, nonpartisan research can help California find practical solutions to key challenges. California's Future The past year highlighted and heightened California’s key challenges. As the state emerges from …

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January 20, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Commentary: Water Partnerships between Cities and Farms Would Help Prepare for a Changing Climate

San Joaquin Valley farms and Southern California cities face different but equally daunting water challenges. Both regions’ water futures could be mor...   Commentary: Water Partnerships between Cities and Farms Would Help Prepare for a Changing Climate …

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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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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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