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photo - Wooden Cubes Change from 2021 to 2022 Census Delays Complicate California’s Election Process Eric McGhee March 3 2021 Delays in the 2020 Census due to COVID-19 mean that the state’s redistricting commission will set legislative boundaries later than originally planned, which could cause challenges for California’s election timelines. Read More
photo - Michael V. Drake Video: A Conversation with University of California President Michael V. Drake Mary Severance February 26 2021 Dr. Michael V. Drake talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about how UC has responded to COVID-19 and discusses the system’s ongoing efforts to increase equity and diversity. Read More
photo - Senior Man Using Laptop at Home To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes February 25 2021 Seniors rely on the internet to check vaccine availability and set up appointments. Disparities in broadband access may compound challenges for many communities already hit hard by the pandemic. Read More
photo - Worried Man on Laptop at Home Black Californians Struggle within a Challenging Job Market Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune February 24 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects continue, the downturn poses particular challenges for Black workers. Read More
photo - California State University, Fullerton Dual Admission Could Help More Students Transfer from Community College to State Universities Hans Johnson February 19 2021 Under a proposed dual admission program, students who enroll in a California community college would be conditionally accepted to a state university. This could expand access to a bachelor’s degree and help address equity gaps in higher education. Read More
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