More than one in three Californians live in or near poverty, and the longstanding divide between rich and poor poses a major challenge for our state and nation. PPIC builds understanding of what economic disparities mean for households and communities, while highlighting policies that can broaden opportunity and increase well-being.
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Pandemic Aid Helped Lower Poverty in California
Caroline Danielson
Unhealthy Air May Threaten Educational Outcomes
Laurel Abowd, Julien Lafortune, Paulette Cha
California’s High Housing Costs Increase Poverty
Patricia Malagon, Caroline Danielson
The Digital Divide Has Narrowed but Still Affects California’s Children
Paulette Cha, Niu Gao
Poverty in California
Sarah Bohn, Caroline Danielson, Patricia Malagon
In El Dorado County, Early Preparation and Communication Were Key to the Return to School
Laura Hill, Mary Severance
Californians Want Policies that Close the Gap between Rich and Poor
Dean Bonner
Tax Hurdles May Limit Impact of the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman
Geography of College Readiness in California
Cesar Alesi Perez, Hans Johnson, Vicki Hsieh, Niu Gao
Video: California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery
Mary Severance
Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants: An Update
Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water for California’s Native American Communities
Joy Collins, Caitrin Chappelle
Video: Reopening California—A Conversation with HHS Secretary Mark Ghaly
Mary Severance
Commentary: How Better Data Can Help California Avoid a Drinking Water Crisis
Alvar Escriva-Bou, Rich Pauloo
How Are Unemployed Californians Faring on the Road to Recovery?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery
Caroline Danielson
Video: Californians and Their Government
Stephanie Barton
Water Affordability
Caitrin Chappelle, Ellen Hanak
Food Insufficiency and School Meals during COVID-19
Caroline Danielson, Niu Gao, Patricia Malagon
A Look at California’s Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Gaps
Caitrin Chappelle
A Year into Distance Learning, California’s Digital Divide Persists
Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill
How Telehealth Can Bring Equity to Health Care
Paulette Cha
Video: Californians and Education
Vicki Hsieh
Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In?
Hans Johnson
Bay Area Recovery May Lag without Onsite Tech Workers
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Video: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla
Vicki Hsieh
One Year Later, Is California on the Road to Recovery?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
The Pandemic Has Highlighted the Needs of California’s Youth
Caroline Danielson, Mary Severance
How the Expanded Child Tax Credit Reduces Child Poverty
Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon
Testimony: Access to Anti-Poverty Programs for Californians in Need
Sarah Bohn
Multiple Challenges for Women in the COVID-19 Economy
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors
Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes
Black Californians Struggle within a Challenging Job Market
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
How Many Districts Have Been Providing In-person Instruction?
Laura Hill, Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune
California’s Digital Divide
Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes
The Digital Divide in Education
Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes
Views of California’s Economy Vary by Race and Income
Rachel Lawler
Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta
Mary Severance
California’s Recovery Backslides
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Assessing Teen Well-Being and Mental Health after the Medi-Cal Expansion
Paulette Cha
Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic?
Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune
Commentary: An Equitable Recovery for California Requires Two Key Strategies
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh
Looking Ahead to California’s 2021 Labor Market
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Creating a Safety Net for Immigrant Communities
Shannon McConville
California’s Future
Ellen Hanak, Laura Hill, Hans Johnson, Caroline Danielson ...
California’s Future: Economy
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California’s Future: Education
Laura Hill, Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Niu Gao ...
California’s Future: Safety Net
Caroline Danielson, Shannon McConville, Paulette Cha
California’s Future: Water and a Changing Climate
Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle, Lori Pottinger, Jeffrey Mount