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Abortion May Emerge as a Key Issue in California’s Midterm Elections

By Dean Bonner

In our latest statewide survey, seven in ten likely voters disapproved of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This ruling and results from state ballot measures on reproductive rights—such as the recent referendum in Kansas—could elevate the role of abortion in the upcoming midterms.

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Tackling Regional Disparities in Economic Opportunity

By Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune

Economic opportunity varies across California, and COVID-19 could worsen these disparities. Public policies that aim to increase opportunity should seek to address differing conditions and needs across regions.

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California’s Economic Future

California is a powerhouse of innovation and wealth-building—yet our state has the highest poverty rate in the nation. What policies can best support California’s economic leadership and also ensure that more of its residents benefit from the state’s success? Join Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal and a panel of experts for a wide-ranging conversation on California’s economic future.

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How Have Californians Viewed the Pandemic?

By Dean Bonner

In the first post in a blog series reflecting on two years of COVID-19 in California, we discuss public opinion on the pandemic as it unfolded—including how views vary across different groups and regions.

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Regional Trends in Unemployment

By Sarah Bohn, Jenny Duan

While California’s unemployment rate has ticked up over the past year, in some regions unemployment is lower than it was before the pandemic.

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