Fact Sheet California’s Prison Population By Joseph Hayes, Justin Goss, Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs Jul 22, 2019 Many of California’s inmates live in overcrowded conditions, despite successful efforts to stabilize the prison population systemwide. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the state’s prisons, highlighting the most current information on racial disparities, health costs, and other key issues.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Steven Bliss Feb 13, 2019 Californians overwhelmingly support Governor Newsom's budget proposal, including spending for education and health and human services, and most are optimistic about the direction of their state.
Report The 2020 Census and Political Representation in California By Eric McGhee, Sarah Bohn, Tess Thorman Oct 9, 2018 If the 2020 Census does a poor job of counting traditionally undercounted populations and immigrant communities, the state could easily lose one of its 53 seats in the House of Representatives.
blog post California’s Immigrants and the 2018 Election Context By Mark Baldassare Mar 30, 2018 With immigration playing a lead role in today’s polarized political discussions, will California’s immigrants have an impact in the 2018 election?
Fact Sheet Immigrants and Political Engagement By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Lunna Lopes Mar 28, 2018 Just over half of immigrants in California who become US citizens are considered likely voters, a slightly smaller share than for US-born residents. Nearly half of immigrants say that they are paying more attention to politics since President Trump’s election.
press release Newsom Solidifies Lead, Cox Gains Ground, Feinstein Maintains Edge over de León Mar 21, 2018
blog post California’s Dream Act By Jacob Jackson Sep 11, 2017 As the federal government moves to end the DACA program, California is continuing to support the higher education aspirations of undocumented students.
blog post California Farmers Face Labor Drought By Jelena Jezdimirovic May 23, 2017 After years of record drought, California’s farmers now face a farm labor shortage caused by declining immigration from Mexico.
