blog post Proposed Changes in Admission Requirements at CSU By Courtney Lee Aug 2, 2019 California State University is considering changing its three-year high school math requirement to a quantitative reasoning requirement of four years that broadens the list of eligible courses.
blog post Reviving the Health Care Mandate: Who Pays? By Radhika Mehlotra, Shannon McConville Mar 5, 2019 As policymakers in California weigh implementing a state individual mandate, it's worth considering which Californians would bear the burden of the tax penalty and which would benefit.
blog post Californians’ Priorities for Their New Leaders By Alyssa Dykman Jan 16, 2019 Many Californians are pessimistic about the state’s short- and long-term economic prospects but think education and health care should be priorities.
blog post Election Takeaways: Golden State of Mind By Mark Baldassare Dec 14, 2018 Record-high voter turnout, a "blue wave" of Democratic victories, and a diverse group of officeholders are among the key takeaways from California's 2018 election.
blog post Federal Immigration Proposal Could Have Widespread Impact By Tess Thorman Dec 5, 2018 A proposed Department of Homeland Security rule change could affect hundreds of thousands of Californians who are currently eligible for social safety net benefits.
blog post Election Day Matters By Mark Baldassare Nov 6, 2018 Today is Election Day and while Californians disagree on many issues, one thing is certain: voting matters.
blog post Primary Takeaways: Democracy Is Alive and Well in California By Mark Baldassare Jul 14, 2018 Highest turnout for a gubernatorial primary since 2000, surging independent voter participation, and diverse statewide candidates—democracy is alive and well in California.
blog post The Federal Farm Bill Could Affect CalFresh By Caroline Danielson Jul 3, 2018 The federal Farm Bill is due for reauthorization and under debate in Congress—possibly changing CalFresh work and eligibility requirements.
blog post New Admission Requirements at the University of California? By Niu Gao, Hans Johnson May 21, 2018 The University of California is considering increasing minimum science requirements for admission, a move that will challenge California high schools to prepare students for the changes.