blog post What to Watch for in Higher Education in 2024 By Olga Rodriguez, Kevin Cook Jan 29, 2024 With policymakers facing a sizeable state budget deficit, we highlight higher education issues to watch this year, including key opportunities and areas of concern.
blog post Video: Understanding the Reach of the California Earned Income Tax Credit By Mary Severance Dec 12, 2023 PPIC researcher Tess Thorman outlines a new report on the factors associated with participation in the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), a state-funded benefit designed to improve low-income families' economic well-being.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mary Severance Nov 16, 2023 Researchers Dean Bonner and Deja Thomas discuss key findings from the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, which examines Californians’ views on their own financial situation, the state’s economic outlook, and other topics.
Report Priorities for California’s Water By Jeffrey Mount, Letitia Grenier, Ellen Hanak, Caitlin Peterson ... Nov 1, 2023 California has made great strides in preparing for a drier, hotter future, but it remains a challenge to harness the bounty of wet years while also reducing flood risk. How did California’s water sector manage the unusually wet 2023 water year—and what lessons can we glean for the future?
