blog post Testimony: California’s K–12 Digital Divide Has Narrowed, but Access Gaps Persist By Niu Gao Feb 21, 2024 At an Assembly Education Committee hearing on addressing students’ post-pandemic needs, PPIC senior fellow Niu Gao discussed the role that federal, state, and local efforts have played in increasing digital connectivity and outlined key challenges that remain.
blog post Californians’ Financial Worries and Woes By Rachel Lawler Dec 6, 2021 At least two in ten adults worry every day or almost every day about paying for necessities such as health care, housing, and bills, with concerns varying by race/ethnicity and income
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Sep 24, 2014 About the Program PPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on the gubernatorial candidates and state ballot measures, including a water bond, a sentencing reform measure, and a rainy day fund. It gauges perceptions of the state budget and the initiative process, as well as attitudes toward health care reform and immigration policy. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation. SPEAKER Dean Bonner, associate survey director, PPIC
blog post State Leaders: More Data Needed on Rehabilitation Efforts By David Lesher Apr 23, 2014 The state has recently directed more than $1 billion toward new jail beds at the local level. But state policymakers are also focusing on alternatives to incarceration that will reduce recidivism, deter criminal behavior, and save money.
press release Career Tech Credentials in Health at Community Colleges Yield Sizeable Gains Nov 30, 2016
page COVID-19 Mar 1, 2020 The coronavirus outbreak poses a tremendous challenge to California, the nation, and the global community. PPIC’s analyses examine the impacts of COVID-19 and how policy choices and other actions can help address them.
blog post Video: Countdown to Census 2020 By Stephanie Barton Feb 12, 2020 Secretary of state Alex Padilla and other leaders discuss why the upcoming census is so important for California and assess the state’s readiness for the count.
