event California’s 2021 Recall Election Sep 2, 2021 Californians are already casting mail-in ballots in a special election on the recall and replacement of Governor Gavin Newsom. How did we get here, and what is at stake for California? A panel of top political journalists will talk about the recall process and explore the implications of the election and its outcome.
blog post Video: Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California By Stephanie Barton Jun 30, 2021 PPIC researcher Paulette Cha discusses a new report on the ways that undocumented immigrants connect with the health care system and implications for public policy.
Report Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants: An Update By Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville Jun 23, 2021 COVID-19 has revealed how gaps in health care coverage among immigrants can put the health of entire communities at risk. This report updates findings on the ways undocumented Californians connect with the health care system to inform policy discussions around providing affordable health insurance for all.
Fact Sheet Immigrants and Health in California By Paulette Cha May 12, 2021 Immigrants and their families have limited health care coverage, even as many face disproportionate health risks, especially during the pandemic.
Fact Sheet Health Care Reform in California By Shannon McConville May 12, 2021 Coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act likely kept many Californians insured in 2020.
blog post How Telehealth Can Bring Equity to Health Care By Paulette Cha May 12, 2021 The expanded use of telehealth visits during the pandemic highlights their potential to increase health care access, especially among underserved groups.
blog post Video: Is California Ready for Drought? By Lori Pottinger May 10, 2021 Drought brings greater risks to some sectors and communities. At this virtual event, experts discussed the latest drought, and how to reduce its impacts to vulnerable sectors.
blog post Video: A Conversation with University of California President Michael V. Drake By Mary Severance Feb 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.
blog post California Joins National Effort to Extend Health Insurance Enrollment By Shannon McConville Feb 17, 2021 As California continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s health insurance marketplace—Covered California—has initiated a special enrollment period intended to boost access to health coverage.
Report California’s Future: Water and a Changing Climate By Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle, Lori Pottinger, Jeffrey Mount Jan 15, 2021 The pandemic and its economic fallout are affecting many aspects of water management, while climate change has major implications. And a much-needed national conversation about racism has illuminated water equity issues—such as how we address climate change, safe drinking water, and water scarcity.
