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Meeting California’s Need for College Graduates: A Regional Perspective June 2017Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and the San Joaquin Valley will play a critical role in whether California can keep up with the economy’s…
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California’s Missing Voters: Who Is Not Voting and Why June 2017Despite an uptick in voter registration and turnout for last year’s election, California’s long-term trends in voter participation are disappointing. Mobilizing key groups—especially Latinos, Asian…
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Building Drought Resilience in California’s Cities and Suburbs June 2017California’s urban water suppliers have become increasingly adept at drought management thanks to investments in diverse supplies, cooperative efforts with neighbors, and programs to manage…
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government May 2017Most Californians have an unfavorable opinion of the bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that was passed by the US House of…
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Bonds for K-12 School Facilities in California May 2017Although K–12 enrollment is declining, schools will need funds for modernization and construction. California’s public schools serve more than 6 million students at 10,000-plus schools…
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Groundwater in California May 2017Groundwater is a vital component of California’s water supply. On average, underground aquifers provide nearly 40% of the water used by California’s farms and cities,…
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Pretrial Release in California May 2017About 42% of individuals booked on misdemeanors or felonies are released pretrial. For less serious offenses, the most common form of release is cite and…
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Student Achievement and Growth on California’s K-12 Assessments April 2017California’s school children did much better in the second year of new standardized tests. But a look at results for English Learners and economically disadvantaged…
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