blog post A New UC Tuition Policy Could Provide Predictability, but at a Cost By Jacob Jackson, Idalys Perez Jul 21, 2021
blog post Voter Enthusiasm Could Shape the Governor’s Recall By Mark Baldassare Jul 2, 2021 Although less than a majority of California likely voters say they want to remove Governor Newsom from office, an “enthusiasm gap” between recall supporters and those opposed could have implications for the September 14 election.
blog post California Jobs and Labor Force Are Still Down but Recovering By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Jun 25, 2021 Employment is still well below pre-pandemic levels, though the number of jobs continues to increase. Despite the state’s rapid recovery so far, underemployed and discouraged workers remain a key concern.
Report Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants: An Update By Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville Jun 23, 2021 COVID-19 has revealed how gaps in health care coverage among immigrants can put the health of entire communities at risk. This report updates findings on the ways undocumented Californians connect with the health care system to inform policy discussions around providing affordable health insurance for all.
blog post Improving California’s Automatic Voter Registration By Eric McGhee, Radhika Mehlotra, Mindy Romero Jun 2, 2021
press release More Than Eight in Ten Say Children Are Falling Behind Academically During the Pandemic Apr 28, 2021
blog post Video: Vote-by-Mail and Voter Turnout in the Pandemic Election By Stephanie Barton Apr 21, 2021 PPIC’s Eric McGhee discusses new research on how changes to election policies and processes affected voter turnout in California and the nation.
blog post Home Prices Keep Racing up in California By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Hans Johnson Apr 9, 2021 Despite the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic, the median California home price increased over the past year, hitting an all-time high.
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 To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors By Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes Feb 25, 2021 Seniors rely on the internet to check vaccine availability and set up appointments. Disparities in broadband access may compound challenges for many communities already hit hard by the pandemic.
