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						Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment
						Climate change, wildfires, and water supply are the top environmental issues for Californians, according to our most recent survey. 
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						Now Hiring: Events Manager
						Would you like to join our team? PPIC is seeking an events manager to help advance our work informing and improving public policy in California. 
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						New Publication
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									Public Health Insurance in California
									Public health insurance programs such as Medi-Cal and Medicare cover about half of Californians. 
									Shalini Mustala and Paulette Cha 
									
									
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									Commercial Burglaries Fell in 2023, but Shoplifting Continued to Rise
									Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin 
									
									
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									Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling on the “Chevron Doctrine”
									Sarah Bardeen, Brian Gray 
									
									
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									Job Growth Trends Have Diverged across California’s Regions
									Andres Marquez, Julien Lafortune 
									
									
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									Few Californians Are Prepared for a Disaster
									Dean Bonner 
									
									
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									California’s Population Slowdown
									What’s behind California’s flat population growth? Our video looks at California’s shifting population trends, how we got here, and what this might mean for the state’s future. 
									Ashlyn Perri 
									
									
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									Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley
									Tuesday, August 20, 2024 
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						 The San Joaquin Valley has the lowest college enrollment and completion rates in the state. Yet with its diverse, growing population; expanding economy; and robust regional networks, it could be on the verge of dramatic improvements. Join us for a presentation of new research findings and a panel discussion with local leaders. 
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									Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment
									July 18, 2024 
									
									
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									California Prison Programs and Reentry Pathways
									July 16, 2024 
									
									
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									California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund
									July 11, 2024 
									
									
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