Policy Brief Policy Brief: Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers By Paulette Cha, Stephanie Barton Apr 25, 2022 California’s farmworkers, who are a key link in the food supply chain, often face barriers to health care—including cost or lack of insurance. Certain expansions to Medi-Cal led to gains in insurance coverage for some farmworkers; other policies, such as the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act, did not seem to improve coverage.
blog post Emotional Distress and Limited Access to Care Put Families’ Health at Risk By Darriya Starr, Paulette Cha Apr 20, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a number of challenges to the emotional well-being of parents and children, while the increased needs of youth have been exacerbated by a shortage of mental health professionals.
blog post Medi-Cal Expansion Has Reduced Financial Barriers to Needed Health Care By Paulette Cha Feb 17, 2022 Since the expansion of Medi-Cal under the federal Affordable Care Act, California families have been less likely to delay necessary care due to cost.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Feb 2, 2022 Californians say that COVID-19, homelessness, and jobs, the economy, and inflation are the top issues for the governor and legislature to work on this year.
blog post Californians’ Financial Worries and Woes By Rachel Lawler Dec 6, 2021 At least two in ten adults worry every day or almost every day about paying for necessities such as health care, housing, and bills, with concerns varying by race/ethnicity and income
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Nov 18, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the economy, income inequality, and their personal finances. It also looks at job satisfaction and opinions on policies related to higher education, the safety net, job training, and health care. PPIC researchers will discuss key findings from the survey.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Nov 9, 2021 Our latest survey examines views on the state’s economy as well as residents’ perspectives on their employment and personal finances.
blog post Uncertain Fate Awaits Prison Worker Vaccine Mandate By Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes Oct 28, 2021 As the battle over mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for prison workers unfolds, the well-being of prisoners, prison staff, and their communities hangs in the balance.
Report Police Use of Force and Misconduct in California By Deepak Premkumar, Alexandria Gumbs, Shannon McConville, Renee Hsia Oct 26, 2021 Nearly 200 Californians die each year in police encounters. Amid growing concern over civilian deaths and racial injustice, we examine what the existing data can—and cannot—tell us about police use of force and misconduct. We also offer recommendations for strengthening the state’s ongoing efforts to improve police transparency and accountability.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Police Use of Force and Misconduct in California By Deepak Premkumar, Alexandria Gumbs, Shannon McConville, Renee Hsia Oct 26, 2021 Growing concern over civilian deaths—disproportionately of Black individuals—at the hands of law enforcement has created momentum for reform. Improving existing data, developing a public database on misconduct, and evaluating policy changes could help the state strengthen transparency and accountability in policing.