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February 15, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Falling Jail Populations Have Eased Overcrowding in Most County Jails

Falling Jail Populations Have Eased Overcrowding in Most County Jails California jails have historically faced capacity issues that required counties to release people early. However, a close look at jail populations in... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Labor Force Participation in California

Labor Force Participation in California California’s labor force participation is shrinking. How can the state build its future workforce? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Labor Force Participation in California Julien Lafo…
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February 14, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Learning Recovery Is Uneven for Urban and Rural School Districts

Learning Recovery Is Uneven for Urban and Rural School Districts Half of California's K–12 students are enrolled in urban or rural districts. Compared to the rest of the state, these districts have seen a slower pac... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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February 13, 2024 at 8:57 PM

2/27: Labor Force Participation in California

2/27: Labor Force Participation in California Join us on 2/27 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Labor Force Participation in California Tuesday, February 27, 2…
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February 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM

Where Are Californians Going When They Leave the Golden State?

Where Are Californians Going When They Leave the Golden State? California continues to lose residents to other parts of the US, with the main beneficiaries being neighboring states. However, with the pandemic rece... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Medi-Cal Expansion and Health Care Access

Medi-Cal Expansion and Health Care Access Our recent blog post series examines some of the key effects of Medi-Cal expansion on health care coverage and access. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Medi-Cal Expansion and Health Care Access Over the …
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February 12, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Video: Eel River—Reconnecting Salmon and People

Video: Eel River—Reconnecting Salmon and People The Eel River once hosted one of California’s great salmon runs, but a combination of factors decimated those populations. Now, planned dam removals m... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 6:59 PM

February Bulletin — Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Center

February Bulletin — Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Center Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FEBRUARY BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Ce…
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February 8, 2024 at 8:37 PM

Counties Are Key Partners in the Medi-Cal Program

Counties Are Key Partners in the Medi-Cal Program County governments play an important role in administering Medi-Cal and organizing and delivering health services. We look at how counties' Medi-Cal r... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  PPIC Economic Policy Center · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM

2/14: California’s Economic Future

2/14: California’s Economic Future Join us in Sacramento on 2/14 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION California’s Economic Future 2024 Speaker Series on California’s Futur…
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February 8, 2024 at 4:56 PM

California's Workers and Businesses

California's Workers and Businesses Three new fact sheets provide essential information about California’s businesses and workers. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEETS California's Workers and Businesses Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar…
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February 7, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In?

Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In? The primary driver of California's population loss over the past few years has been residents moving to other states. We examine the latest demographi... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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February 6, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Were December’s Coastal Floods a Harbinger of Things to Come?

Were December’s Coastal Floods a Harbinger of Things to Come? California was surprised by heavy coastal flooding back in December, with communities from Ventura northwards experiencing flooding in low-lying shore... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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February 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Center

Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Center We are pleased to announce the establishment of the PPIC Economic Policy Center. The center’s mission: inspiring practical policy solutions that promo... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NE…
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February 2, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Video: A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

Video: A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Speaker Robert Rivas talks with PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye about his approach to leadership, some key legislative priorities, and how... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Center

Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Center New center seeks to inspire policy solutions that promote a strong California economy. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Introducing the PPIC Economic Policy Center I am v…
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January 31, 2024 at 6:08 PM

The Affordable Care Act Has Expanded Community Clinics in California

The Affordable Care Act Has Expanded Community Clinics in California Community clinics have long been a key health care provider for underserved and low-income Californians. With the state significantly expanding the Me... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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January 30, 2024 at 7:06 PM

Making Sense of the Floods in San Diego

Making Sense of the Floods in San Diego The sudden deluge in San Diego last week has left some of that city’s communities reeling. But what actually caused the epic flooding—and could it hav... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON…
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January 29, 2024 at 6:09 PM

What to Watch for in Higher Education in 2024

What to Watch for in Higher Education in 2024 With policymakers facing a sizeable state budget deficit, we highlight higher education issues to watch this year, including key opportunities and are... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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January 25, 2024 at 9:24 PM

Testimony: Retail Theft in California

Testimony: Retail Theft in California At a hearing of the Little Hoover Commission, PPIC policy director and senior fellow Magnus Lofstrom discussed trends in shoplifting and commercial bu... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON O…
  PPIC Economic Policy Center · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 4:56 PM

2/14: California’s Economic Future

2/14: California’s Economic Future Join us in Sacramento on 2/14 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION California’s Economic Future 2024 Speaker Series on California’s Futur…
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January 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Reconciling Signs of a Strong Economy with California’s Budgetary Woes

Reconciling Signs of a Strong Economy with California’s Budgetary Woes Even as the state faces a sizeable budget deficit, job growth and low unemployment suggest a resilient state economy. Still, two areas of concern in t... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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January 22, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Slowing Climate Change by Capturing Carbon

Slowing Climate Change by Capturing Carbon Slashing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the 21st century’s most pressing tasks—and for difficult-to-cut emissions, direct air carbon capture could... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM

California's Changing Population

California's Changing Population Two updated fact sheets look at recent population trends and the immigrant population in California. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEETS California’s Changing Population Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans…
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January 18, 2024 at 9:13 PM

PPIC Turns 30

PPIC Turns 30 Since its founding in 1994, PPIC has been committed to providing independent, nonpartisan research on the critical policy questions facing our state.... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLOG PPIC Tur…
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January 18, 2024 at 5:57 PM

2/14: California’s Economic Future

2/14: California’s Economic Future Join us in Sacramento on 2/14 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION California’s Economic Future 2024 Speaker Series on California’s Futur…
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January 17, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Medi-Cal Has Expanded Health Coverage in California

Medi-Cal Has Expanded Health Coverage in California Over the past ten years, the expansion of Medi-Cal has been a key driver of health coverage gains under the federal Affordable Care Act. Federal polic... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Making Sense of California’s Economy

Making Sense of California’s Economy A look at recent trends, long-term challenges, and ways to broaden economic mobility. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EXPLAINER Making Sense of California’s Economy Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, J…
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January 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Commentary: Californians Need to Do More to Prepare for Wet Years

Commentary: Californians Need to Do More to Prepare for Wet Years Climate change is supercharging the extremes of drought and flood in California. But our infrastructure and institutions remain woefully underprepared... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 6:04 PM

1/24: A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

1/24: A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Join us in Sacramento on 1/24 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 4:58 PM

California’s Higher Education System

California’s Higher Education System Our updated fact sheet explores California’s institutions of higher learning and the students they serve. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEET California’s Higher Education System Kevin Cook The …
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January 10, 2024 at 6:34 PM

What’s in Store for California’s Economy?

What’s in Store for California’s Economy? California starts the year with low unemployment, rising wages, and falling inflation—but also with residents expressing pessimism about the state's e... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM

January Bulletin — Policies for Creating and Keeping Jobs in California

January Bulletin — Policies for Creating and Keeping Jobs in California Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  JANUARY BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Policies for Creating and Keepin…
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January 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM

A Look Back at 2023’s Volatile Year in Water

A Look Back at 2023’s Volatile Year in Water Volatility was the name of the game in 2023, as drought-weary California suddenly found itself inundated by atmospheric rivers—and the changes kept co... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  N…
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January 9, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Arrests, Law Enforcement Staffing, and County Jails

Arrests, Law Enforcement Staffing, and County Jails Three updated fact sheets focus on key areas of the state’s criminal justice system. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEETS Arrests, Law Enforcement Staffing, and County Jails Magnu…
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January 4, 2024 at 7:05 PM

Testimony: Crime Data on Retail Theft and Robberies in California

Testimony: Crime Data on Retail Theft and Robberies in California At the inaugural hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Retail Theft, PPIC policy director and senior fellow Magnus Lofstrom discussed trends in... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM

1/24: A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

1/24: A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Join us in Sacramento on 1/24 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas…
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January 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM

In First-in-Nation State Law, All Low-Income Residents Qualify for Medi-Cal

In First-in-Nation State Law, All Low-Income Residents Qualify for Medi-Cal On January 1, California broadened Medi-Cal eligibility to include undocumented immigrants regardless of age, an expansion funded almost entirely with... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Letitia Grenier, PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Help Us Improve Water Policy in California

Help Us Improve Water Policy in California Support PPIC Today! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Help Us Improve Water Policy in California Hello John, Before the year is over, please join the PPIC Water Policy Center in our efforts to i…
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December 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM

2023 Year in Review

2023 Year in Review President and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye reflects on how PPIC has contributed to the policy conversation this past year and highlights the importance of... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLOG 20…
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December 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Job Creation Policies in California

Job Creation Policies in California California uses a multi-faceted approach to spur or support job creation. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATIONS Job Creation Policies in California David Neumark, Emma Wohl, Matthew Freedman,…
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December 13, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Video: Californians and Their Government

Video: Californians and Their Government Researchers Lauren Mora and Deja Thomas discuss key takeaways from the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, including Californians' views on the 2024 electio... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW O…
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December 12, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Video: Understanding the Reach of the California Earned Income Tax Credit

Video: Understanding the Reach of the California Earned Income Tax Credit PPIC researcher Tess Thorman outlines a new report on the factors associated with participation in the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC),... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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December 12, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Factors and Future Projections for K–12 Declining Enrollment

Factors and Future Projections for K–12 Declining Enrollment Enrollment declines are expected to accelerate at public schools across California. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Factors and Future Projections for K–12 Decli…
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December 11, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Addressing Groundwater Overdraft in the Sacramento Valley

Addressing Groundwater Overdraft in the Sacramento Valley As the Sacramento Valley seeks to bring its groundwater basins into balance under SGMA, the valley’s groundwater sustainability agencies recently subm... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 5:05 PM

December Bulletin — Priorities for California's Water

December Bulletin — Priorities for California's Water Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  DECEMBER BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Priorities for California's Water How did Califor…
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December 8, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Video: A Conversation with California’s Public Higher Education Leaders

Video: A Conversation with California’s Public Higher Education Leaders PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye talks with leaders from across the state's higher education systems—UC president Michael V. Drake, CSU chan... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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December 7, 2023 at 10:56 PM

12/14: Factors and Future Projections for K–12 Declining Enrollment

12/14: Factors and Future Projections for K–12 Declining Enrollment Join us on 12/14 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Factors and Future Projections for K–12 …
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December 7, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Many California Renters Remain Financially Stressed

Many California Renters Remain Financially Stressed Although fewer Californians are behind on rent payments than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, rents are increasing across the state and hou... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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December 7, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government PPIC’s latest survey examines March primary voting preferences and more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mark Baldassa…