Occasional Paper, Report California’s Demographic Future By Hans Johnson Dec 5, 2003 Presentation at the Congressional California Delegation Retreat, Rancho Mirage, California, December 5, 2003.
blog post California’s AAPI Community By Eric McGhee May 24, 2022 California is home to one-third of the nation’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) residents, and the state’s AAPI population is growing and highly diverse.
event California’s Missing Voters Jul 11, 2017 Despite an uptick in voter participation for last year's election, concerns about low voter turnout in California persist and have prompted a number of recent reforms. What are the root causes of the state's disappointing registration and turnout rates? Which solutions hold the most promise, and what can we expect from the reforms that have already been adopted? PPIC researcher Eric McGhee will outline findings from a new report.
Fact Sheet California’s Prison Population By Joseph Hayes, Justin Goss, Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs Jul 22, 2019 Many of California’s inmates live in overcrowded conditions, despite successful efforts to stabilize the prison population systemwide. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the state’s prisons, highlighting the most current information on racial disparities, health costs, and other key issues.
blog post Video: Gavin Newsom’s Priorities By Linda Strean Nov 15, 2017 Gavin Newsom, California’s lieutenant governor and a candidate for governor, says the most important issues facing the state are debt and demographics, energy and climate change, and the future of work.
event Improving Outcomes for English Learners May 31, 2018 Current and former EL students make up a substantial share of California’s K–12 students—38 percent. A wealth of new policies aim to improve educational outcomes for these students, from increased funding to changes in instruction and assessment. PPIC researcher Laura Hill will provide an overview of these reforms, and a panel of state and district experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for English Learners in California.
event Reducing Child Poverty in California Nov 15, 2017 A quarter of young children in California live in poverty. Lowering housing costs, increasing the minimum wage, and expanding the social safety net all hold promise for reducing child poverty. But they involve tradeoffs. PPIC researcher Caroline Danielson outlines these findings from a new report by PPIC.
