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Poverty in California July 2021 Sarah Bohn, Caroline Danielson, Patricia Malagon

Nearly one in six Californians lack enough resources to meet basic needs. Altogether, more than a third of Californians are living in or near poverty.

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In El Dorado County, Early Preparation and Communication Were Key to the Return to School July 23 2021Laura Hill, Mary Severance

The Past, Present, and Future of COVID-19 in California Prisons July 15 2021Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes

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Tax Hurdles May Limit Impact of the Expanded Child Tax Credit July 1 2021Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman

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Video: Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California June 30 2021Stephanie Barton

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June 24, 2021 Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California

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June 16, 2021 California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery

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June 11, 2021 Reopening California: A Conversation with HHS Secretary Mark Ghaly

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May 26, 2021 Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

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The federal government provides most safety net funding

Federal funds are essential to California’s safety net, but federal policies have created gaps for families with undocumented immigrants.