blog post Recovery in Los Angeles Is Tied to Hospitality and Hollywood By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Apr 21, 2021 As regions across California rebound from the COVID-19 economic fallout, job gains in leisure and hospitality and the film industry will be key to LA’s recovery.
blog post How the Expanded Child Tax Credit Reduces Child Poverty By Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon Mar 23, 2021 The recently enacted federal COVID-19 relief package includes a one-year expansion of the Child Tax Credit. This could cut child poverty in California by about one-third, with the estimated effect varying across regions.
blog post Testimony: Access to Anti-Poverty Programs for Californians in Need By Sarah Bohn Mar 17, 2021 In legislative testimony, PPIC’s Sarah Bohn discussed the economic effects of the current downturn and the role of safety net programs in addressing poverty and related challenges.
blog post Multiple Challenges for Women in the COVID-19 Economy By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Mar 11, 2021 The pandemic and resulting economic downturn have had a disproportionate effect on women, many of whom must balance work, caregiving responsibilities, and health concerns.
blog post California’s Recovery Backslides By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Jan 29, 2021 The number of jobs in California declined last month for the first time since April. Overall, jobs statewide are down 8% compared to a year ago, with face-to-face service sectors being the hardest hit.
blog post Video: Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California By Mary Severance Dec 17, 2020 An expert panel discusses new PPIC research on the economic divide in California and explores ways to create an equitable recovery from the current downturn.
blog post The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Women By Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune Dec 8, 2020 The current downturn has created a gender divide in un- and underemployment in California, with an especially large impact on low-income women and women of color.
Report The Importance of CalFresh and CalWORKs in Children’s Early Years By Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman, Sarah Bohn Dec 3, 2020 When a crisis disrupts finances, California families may turn to CalFresh and CalWORKs. About half of children access one or both of these safety net programs by age five. Knowing when children may participate, and for how long, can help policymakers address barriers to access.
blog post Video: Supporting Student Parents in Community College CalWORKs Programs By Stephanie Barton Nov 4, 2020 PPIC’s Bonnie Brooks and Shannon McConville discuss new research on how programs at California community colleges help support the economic mobility of CalWORKs student parents.
blog post Supporting Financially Stressed College Students during COVID-19 By Kevin Cook Oct 29, 2020 With California college students facing educational and financial disruptions due to the pandemic, policymakers and campus officials are seeking ways to help students meet basic needs.
