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Commentary: An Equitable Recovery for California Requires Two Key Strategies
January 25 2021
The current economic downturn has had an outsized impact on low-wage workers, communities of color, and women, and threatens to widen inequality. The right short- and long-term policies could help those most affected while broadening economic opportunity.
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Where We Stand
January 11 2021
PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare condemns the recent attack on the US Capitol and underscores the importance of shared knowledge and fact-based dialogue during this time of upheaval.
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Video: A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos
December 18 2020
Ana Matosantos, cabinet secretary to Governor Newsom, talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about managing the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps California is taking to foster a strong economic recovery.
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Diversity in the California Statehouse
December 17 2020
White lawmakers account for a disproportionately large share of the legislature, while Latinos are underrepresented. But the legislature has gotten more diverse in recent years.
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Californians’ Outlook Is Bleak as Low-Income Families Struggle
December 16 2020
Families with annual incomes of less than $40,000—about one in five California households—have been disproportionately affected by the current economic downturn, with the impact varying across regions.
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