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  PPIC Blog · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Video: Californians and Their Government

Video: Californians and Their Government Researchers Dean Bonner and Lauren Mora discuss key findings from the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, including likely voters’ preferences in key races... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON…
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June 20, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Shifting School Enrollment Trends across California’s Regions

Shifting School Enrollment Trends across California’s Regions California public school enrollment overall has declined notably over the past decade and is projected to continue decreasing in the coming years. We... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 4:58 PM

California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund

California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund How well did federal funds improve digital access for historically underserved K–12 students? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION California School Districts and …
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June 18, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Video: Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley

Video: Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley Groundwater recharge is one of the most promising ways to address groundwater overdraft in the San Joaquin Valley. So are we socking away enough water... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM

The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California

The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California A new report projects undergraduate enrollment trends across California’s higher education sectors. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION The Future of Higher Education Enr…
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June 17, 2024 at 9:28 PM

California’s LGBTQ+ Population

California’s LGBTQ+ Population The share of California adults who identify as LGBTQ+—nearly one in ten—is greater than that in any other highly populated state. California's LGBTQ+... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLOG …
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June 14, 2024 at 5:04 PM

The Cradle-to-Career System Continues to Develop, Adding Partner Agencies and Data

The Cradle-to-Career System Continues to Develop, Adding Partner Agencies and Data California is making strides in building a system that links data across government agencies. The ultimate goal? Improving educational and career outc... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Californians share their views on candidates, the state budget, and ballot measures. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government M…
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June 13, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Who Works from Home?

Who Works from Home? The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in remote work. We examine the demographics of remote work in California and how it varies by edu... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLOG …
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June 13, 2024 at 5:03 PM

6/14: Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

6/14: Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Join us on 6/14 for a presentation and discussion of PPIC's latest survey. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Governm…
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June 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM

6/20: The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California

6/20: The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California Join us on 6/20 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in Ca…
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June 11, 2024 at 9:18 PM

California’s Multilingual Population Is Driving TK–12 Enrollment Declines

California’s Multilingual Population Is Driving TK–12 Enrollment Declines Amid ongoing overall enrollment declines in California's public school system, the trend for students who speak a language other than English at home... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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June 10, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Commentary: The San Joaquin Valley Pumps Too Much Water. But There Are Signs of Progress

Commentary: The San Joaquin Valley Pumps Too Much Water. But There Are Signs of Progress When it comes to reducing the overuse of groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley, the recent news has not been great. But is the situation beginning to... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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June 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Video: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla

Video: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye sat down with US senator Alex Padilla for a wide-ranging conversation about major challenges facing Califor... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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June 6, 2024 at 5:58 PM

6/20: The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California

6/20: The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California Join us on 6/20 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in Ca…
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley

Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley A new report and updated fact sheet examine groundwater in California and the San Joaquin Valley. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATIONS Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaq…
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June 5, 2024 at 8:29 PM

A Closer Look at Enrollment Changes in California’s Public Schools

A Closer Look at Enrollment Changes in California’s Public Schools Public TK–12 enrollment in California fell by almost 15,000 students—about a quarter of a percent—in 2023–24. Although this marks the seventh straight... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
June 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

6/11: Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley

6/11: Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley Join us on 6/11 for a presentation and panel discussion on groundwater recharge. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin…
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June 4, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Remote Work Is Reshaping the California Labor Market

Remote Work Is Reshaping the California Labor Market Remote and hybrid work arrangements are five times more common today than before the pandemic. We examine what this could mean for labor force partici... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 4:01 PM

June Bulletin — California’s Higher Education Funding Landscape

June Bulletin — California’s Higher Education Funding Landscape Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  JUNE BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE California’s Higher Education Funding Lands…
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June 3, 2024 at 5:09 PM

New FAFSA Form May Trigger Drop in College Enrollment

New FAFSA Form May Trigger Drop in College Enrollment Amid problems with the implementation of a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), far fewer California high school graduates have compl... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

6/11: Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley

6/11: Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley Join us on 6/11 for a presentation and panel discussion on groundwater recharge. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin…
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May 29, 2024 at 9:24 PM

Commentary: California Needs Bold New Strategies to Save What’s Left of Its Freshwater Species

Commentary: California Needs Bold New Strategies to Save What’s Left of Its Freshwater Species Californians are blessed with a dazzling array of freshwater species, but we now live in a world in which a few extreme events could wipe some species... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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May 28, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Hate Crime Trends in California

Hate Crime Trends in California Hate crimes in our state have been on the rise for almost a decade, and they spiked between 2020 and 2022—the last year for which data are currently a... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLO…
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Climate-Smart Tools to Protect California's Freshwater Biodiversity

Climate-Smart Tools to Protect California's Freshwater Biodiversity Our new report details the bold action needed to save California’s native freshwater species. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Climate-Smart Tools to Prote…
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May 23, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Inflation Has Affected Family Spending

Inflation Has Affected Family Spending What has stubbornly high inflation meant for California families? Although wage gains have partly offset the impact of higher prices, Californians—esp... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM

5/30: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla

5/30: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla Join us in Sacramento on 5/30 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla 2024 Speake…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM

California’s Cash-Based Safety Net

California’s Cash-Based Safety Net An updated fact sheet offers a snapshot of cash assistance programs for low-income Californians. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEET California’s Cash-Based Safety Net Caroline Danielson Cash assi…
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May 20, 2024 at 5:57 PM

Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on Californians’ Health

Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on Californians’ Health As the summer season kicks off, Californians are feeling the heat—literally. As the state faces increasingly severe heat waves, what impact is this gr... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Let's get into it: the political mindset of young Californians

Let's get into it: the political mindset of young Californians PPIC’s Eric McGhee discusses the political views of young Californians and…dad jokes? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW VIDEO The Political Mindset of Young Californians …
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May 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Video: California’s Care Workforce

Video: California’s Care Workforce PPIC researchers Daniel Payares-Montoya and Shannon McConville discuss a new report on the care workforce—which provides essential services to childre... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 3:59 PM

California’s Higher Education Funding Landscape

California’s Higher Education Funding Landscape California’s higher education systems are entering an era of fiscal uncertainty. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION California’s Higher Education Funding Landscape Kevin Cook, J…
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May 15, 2024 at 5:02 PM

The End of Affordable Connectivity?

The End of Affordable Connectivity? This month marks the end of a federal program that helped low-income households afford internet access. Nearly 3 million California households—half of... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 3:59 PM

5/30: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla

5/30: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla Join us in Sacramento on 5/30 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla 2024 Speake…
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May 14, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Does Transfer Reduce Regional Enrollment Gaps at CSU and UC?

Does Transfer Reduce Regional Enrollment Gaps at CSU and UC? California students from regions with larger Latino and Black populations and regions with lower incomes are underrepresented among first-time freshme... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 4:58 PM

5/30: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla

5/30: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla Join us in Sacramento on 5/30 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla 2024 Speake…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 4:01 PM

How Did Pandemic Recovery Funding Support California Community Colleges?

How Did Pandemic Recovery Funding Support California Community Colleges? Most colleges reported successfully achieving key outcomes with pandemic recovery funding. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION How Did Pandemic Recovery…
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May 8, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Without School or Work, Some California Youth Are Left Disconnected from the Economy

Without School or Work, Some California Youth Are Left Disconnected from the Economy More than one in ten Californians ages 16 to 24 were neither in school nor participating in the labor market in 2022. While the share of youth who are... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 3:59 PM

May Bulletin — Income Inequality in California

May Bulletin — Income Inequality in California Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  MAY BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Income Inequality in California California’s income gap narro…
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May 7, 2024 at 5:04 PM

How Has California’s Immigrant Population Changed over Time?

How Has California’s Immigrant Population Changed over Time? As part of an ongoing series celebrating PPIC's 30th anniversary, we explore significant shifts in immigration to California—and what they mean for th... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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May 6, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Commentary: State Water Regulators Are Listening to and Learning How to Promote Conservation

Commentary: State Water Regulators Are Listening to and Learning How to Promote Conservation In an op-ed for the Sacramento Bee, senior fellow Ellen Hanak and adjunct fellow David Mitchell commend the State Water Board for adjusting its draft... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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May 1, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Taking Stock of California’s Capacity to House its Homeless Population

Taking Stock of California’s Capacity to House its Homeless Population By expanding the supply of permanent housing as well as emergency shelter beds, federal pandemic aid boosted the capacity of California's homeless hou... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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April 30, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Testimony: Enhancing California’s Wage Data Can Help Improve Its Economic Future

Testimony: Enhancing California’s Wage Data Can Help Improve Its Economic Future At a hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Career Technology and the New Economy, PPIC researcher Sarah Bohn discussed how improvements in the sta... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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April 30, 2024 at 4:01 PM

5/7: California’s Care Workforce

5/7: California’s Care Workforce Join us on 5/7 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION California’s Care Workforce Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT O…
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April 25, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Each California Region Tells a Different Job Story

Each California Region Tells a Different Job Story While California's job market held steady in March, the state's job picture is weaker than that of the nation as a whole. Annual job growth varies acr... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 3:58 PM

California's Nutrition Safety Net

California's Nutrition Safety Net An updated fact sheet offers an overview of nutrition assistance programs in California. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEET California's Nutrition Safety Net Tess Thorman and Patricia Malagon Mill…
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April 24, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Video: The Political Views of Young Californians

Video: The Political Views of Young Californians Do younger Californians have different opinions than older Californians on politics and policy? PPIC policy director and senior fellow Eric McGhee dis... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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April 23, 2024 at 6:05 PM

What Are Baseflow Droughts—and Why Should We Care?

What Are Baseflow Droughts—and Why Should We Care? For the six months when California receives no rain, how do its rivers keep flowing? The answer is groundwater. But increasingly frequent and intense... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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April 23, 2024 at 4:58 PM

5/7: California’s Care Workforce

5/7: California’s Care Workforce Join us on 5/7 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION California’s Care Workforce Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT O…
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April 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Video: Californians and Education

Video: Californians and Education Researchers Deja Thomas and Dean Bonner discuss key findings from the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, which examines Californians’ views on the quality... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BL…