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January 29, 2026 at 9:36 PM

A Year in Neutral for the Job Market

A Year in Neutral for the Job Market With little to no change overall in the number of jobs statewide, Californians looking for work and businesses trying to grow have been stuck in neutr... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OU…
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January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM

Teen Mental Health and School-Based Services in California

Teen Mental Health and School-Based Services in California Significant gaps exist between the need for teen mental health care and receipt of services. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Teen Mental Health and School-Based S…
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January 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM

State Policymakers Discuss Priorities, Challenges for 2026

State Policymakers Discuss Priorities, Challenges for 2026 Affordability is a top issue for policymakers from both parties, along with AI and immigration. Heath Flora, Republican leader of the California State... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM

1/29: Business Regulations and Business Starts in California

1/29: Business Regulations and Business Starts in California Join us on 1/29 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Business Regulations and Business Starts in Cal…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:38 PM

Where Are Californians Going When They Leave the Golden State?

Where Are Californians Going When They Leave the Golden State? California is still losing people to the rest of the country but the number moving away has eased recently. Californians generally favor nearby states... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
January 27, 2026 at 5:18 PM

California’s Rivers and Streams

California’s Rivers and Streams California’s rivers and streams provide great value, as well as some risks, to the state. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEET California’s Rivers and Streams Jeffrey Mount, Annalise Blum, and Ted Gr…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:46 PM

Artificial Intelligence and California’s Water

Artificial Intelligence and California’s Water Artificial intelligence is having a moment—to put it mildly. But can it help California with persistent challenges such as improving the state’s water... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM

1/27: Updating California’s School Funding Formula

1/27: Updating California’s School Funding Formula Join us on 1/27 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Updating California’s School Funding Formula Tuesday, Jan…
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January 22, 2026 at 8:11 PM

Why Do So Many California Workers Feel Economically Insecure?

Why Do So Many California Workers Feel Economically Insecure? California is an economic powerhouse, but many working Californians feel financially insecure. PPIC experts discuss insights from labor force data, fo... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM

1/29: Business Regulations and Business Starts in California

1/29: Business Regulations and Business Starts in California Join us on 1/29 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Business Regulations and Business Starts in Cal…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM

Arrests, Law Enforcement Staffing, and County Jails

Arrests, Law Enforcement Staffing, and County Jails Updated fact sheets offer essential information on the state’s criminal justice system. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEETS Arrests, Law Enforcement Staffing, and County Jails M…
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January 21, 2026 at 11:33 PM

Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In?

Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In? Almost 10 million people have moved from California to other states since 2010, while just over 7 million people moved to California from other parts... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  N…
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January 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM

California’s K-12 Students

California’s K-12 Students Nearly 6 million students attend California’s public schools—but that number is on the decline. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEET California’s K–12 Students Beyond Deng and Laura Hill Nearly 6 million …
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January 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM

1/27: Updating California’s School Funding Formula

1/27: Updating California’s School Funding Formula Join us on 1/27 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Updating California’s School Funding Formula Tuesday, Jan…
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January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM

1/21: The Year Ahead for the California Legislature

1/21: The Year Ahead for the California Legislature Join us in Sacramento on 1/21 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION The Year Ahead for the California Legislature 2026 S…
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January 15, 2026 at 9:41 PM

1/21: The Year Ahead for the California Legislature

1/21: The Year Ahead for the California Legislature Join us in Sacramento on 1/21 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION The Year Ahead for the California Legislature 2026 S…
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January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM

Many Californians Are Paying More for Health Insurance from Covered California

Many Californians Are Paying More for Health Insurance from Covered California Nearly two million Californians were insured through Covered California last year. With the loss of federal subsidies, premiums will increase notably... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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January 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM

California’s Changing Population

California’s Changing Population Our updated fact sheets look at recent population trends and the immigrant population in California. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEETS California’s Changing Population Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuel…
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January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM

1/15: Work and Economic Insecurity in California

1/15: Work and Economic Insecurity in California Join us on 1/15 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Work and Economic Insecurity in California Thursday, Januar…
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January 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM

California’s Trade Landscape Is Shifting, Not Shrinking—So Far

California’s Trade Landscape Is Shifting, Not Shrinking—So Far US trade policy changed dramatically in 2025—in California, that means international trading partners and demand for goods are undergoing a notable re... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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January 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM

1/21: The Year Ahead for the California Legislature

1/21: The Year Ahead for the California Legislature Join us in Sacramento on 1/21 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION The Year Ahead for the California Legislature 2026 S…
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January 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM

1/15: Work and Economic Insecurity in California

1/15: Work and Economic Insecurity in California Join us on 1/15 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Work and Economic Insecurity in California Thursday, Januar…
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye · [email protected]
January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM

PPIC January Bulletin — Work and Economic Insecurity in California

PPIC January Bulletin — Work and Economic Insecurity in California Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  JANUARY BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Work and Economic Insecurity in Cali…
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January 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM

The Year Ahead

The Year Ahead Californians may be particularly eager for change in 2026, and PPIC will be focused on providing essential facts and analysis to support key decisions... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLOG The Ye…
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Let’s Improve Public Policy in California

Let’s Improve Public Policy in California Support PPIC Today! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Let’s Improve Public Policy in California Hello John, Before the year is over, please join PPIC in our efforts to improve public policy in C…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM

2025 Year in Review

2025 Year in Review President and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye highlights PPIC’s contributions to the policy conversation this past year and reflects on the importance of nonpartisan, data-driven information in addressing key challenges facing our state. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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December 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Testimony: Food Insecurity and the Nutrition Safety Net in California

Testimony: Food Insecurity and the Nutrition Safety Net in California PPIC researcher Tess Thorman presents key facts on food insecurity, discussing its prevalence, the impact of nutrition safety net programs, and some... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM

California’s Legislative Analyst Talks Shop about a Tough State Budget

California’s Legislative Analyst Talks Shop about a Tough State Budget PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye discusses the state budget and California’s economic outlook with California’s legislative analyst Gabriel... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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December 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Commentary: California’s Water Partnerships Are Effective—and in Danger

Commentary: California’s Water Partnerships Are Effective—and in Danger In a year of profound shifts at the federal level, uncertainty has been the name of the game across the United States. Nowhere is that truer than in t... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Let’s Improve Public Policy in California

Let’s Improve Public Policy in California Support PPIC Today! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Let’s Improve Public Policy in California Hello John, Before the year is over, please join PPIC in our efforts to improve public policy in C…
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December 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM

New Federal Rules Could Limit CalFresh Benefits for a Large Number of Adults

New Federal Rules Could Limit CalFresh Benefits for a Large Number of Adults Work requirements for adults receiving CalFresh benefits have changed with new federal legislation. How many Californians are likely to lose eligibili... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Business Regulations and Business Starts in California

Business Regulations and Business Starts in California A new report compares California’s business regulations against those of other states. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Business Regulations and Business Starts in Cal…
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December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM

K–12 Test Scores Show Overall Improvement but Highlight Challenges in Upper Grades

K–12 Test Scores Show Overall Improvement but Highlight Challenges in Upper Grades California students are bouncing back from dramatic pandemic-era performance declines. But math continues to be a challenge—especially for older stude... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Updating California’s School Funding Formula

Updating California’s School Funding Formula How might tweaks to the school funding system address challenges and affect district funding levels? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Updating California’s School Funding Formul…
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December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Our latest survey examines Californians’ views on the economy and other key issues. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government M…
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December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM

California’s Salmon May Be Rebounding After Three Wet Winters

California’s Salmon May Be Rebounding After Three Wet Winters Earlier this year, PPIC Water Policy Center senior fellow Jeff Mount and UC Davis’s Carson Jeffres told us that three “wettish” winters in a row offer... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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December 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM

12/9: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek

12/9: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek Join us in Sacramento on 12/9 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with California’…
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December 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Rigorous High School Graduation Requirements Appear to Help Low-Income Students

Rigorous High School Graduation Requirements Appear to Help Low-Income Students When schools raise expectations and expand access to advanced coursework, more students—including those who have historically been underserved—rise to... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM

12/9: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek

12/9: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek Join us in Sacramento on 12/9 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with California’…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Work and Economic Insecurity in California

Work and Economic Insecurity in California A new report looks at economic insecurity among working Californians. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Work and Economic Insecurity in California Sarah Bohn, Sean Cremin, Robert S…
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye · [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM

PPIC December Bulletin — California’s Immigration Landscape and Current Public Opinion

PPIC December Bulletin — California’s Immigration Landscape and Current Public Opinion Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  December BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE C…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM

More Young Californians Are Working or in School than in Prior Generations

More Young Californians Are Working or in School than in Prior Generations Despite a bumpy economy, young adults in California are faring better than those in previous eras—the numbers out of both work and school have fallen,... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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December 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Californians’ Economic Outlook? Gloomy

Californians’ Economic Outlook? Gloomy About three in ten Californians say that their household has cut back on food to save money in the last year, according to the November PPIC Statewide... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON …
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December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM

12/9: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek

12/9: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek Join us in Sacramento on 12/9 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with California’…
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December 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM

California's Immigration Landscape and Current Public Opinion

California's Immigration Landscape and Current Public Opinion Our new policy brief explores Californians’ perceptions of immigrants and immigration policy. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW POLICY BRIEF California's Immigration Landsca…
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December 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Student Loan Changes Reshape Conditions for California Borrowers

Student Loan Changes Reshape Conditions for California Borrowers A surge in loan delinquency rates and tightened federal rules for student loan programs are shifting the financial aid landscape. How are California s... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM

How Health Care Training Offers Economic Mobility for Californians

How Health Care Training Offers Economic Mobility for Californians Some health-care occupations yield high wages but do not require a four-year degree. PPIC expert Shannon McConville discusses how various training pat... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being The November survey gauges Californians’ views on the economy and their own financial well-being. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Statewide Survey: Californians…
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November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM

More California Students Are Attending College Elsewhere

More California Students Are Attending College Elsewhere The number of college-bound students leaving California has almost quadrupled over the last twenty years. Where are they going—and what kind of colleg... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM

11/20: Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

11/20: Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Join us on 11/20 for a presentation and discussion of PPIC's latest survey. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Statewide Survey: Californians and T…