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Housing
Video: Californians and Their Government
February 27 2020
PPIC’s latest statewide survey looks at support for a school facilities bond, views on housing and homelessness, and the Democratic presidential primary race in California.
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Covering the Real Costs of College
December 11 2019
With many students struggling to afford California’s high cost of living, state policymakers have sought to reform financial aid programs to address the full cost of attending college.
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Video: Poverty and Opportunity in California
October 25 2019
At an event in Sacramento, researcher Tess Thorman and an expert panel discuss the latest poverty figures and how public policy and community-based services can reduce economic hardship and broaden opportunity.
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Video: Californians and Their Government
October 8 2019
PPIC’s latest statewide survey looks at the 2020 Democratic presidential primary in California as well as residents’ views on the general direction of the state, the performance of federal and state elected officials, and other timely issues.
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New Housing Permits Decline Statewide
July 31 2019
Despite a great need for more housing, the number of new home construction permits declined significantly during the first half of 2019.
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