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The Political Geography of the Central Valley
California’s political geography is often mapped as a coastal-inland divide, but political views and affordability concerns across the Central Valley are far from uniform.
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Does California Have a Problem with Noncitizen Voting?
The Trump administration is suing California to block votes from over 20,000 registered voters who the administration alleges are not citizens. Where does this claim come from?
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Key findings of the survey include: As Election Day approaches, Californians are very pessimistic about the direction of the country, the state, and the economy. In the governor’s race, Democrat Xavier Becerra continues to lead Republican Steve Hilton by a large margin. Among…
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Party Registration in California Has Changed Since Trump Took Office
The trend in switching from Democratic to Republican registration has slowed among some voters and reversed among others.
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
As Election Day approaches, PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the governor’s race, congressional contests, and the 14 statewide ballot measures. It also explores opinions about the most important issues facing the state and nation. Survey analyst Lauren Mora…
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Who Are California’s Infrequent Voters and When Do They Vote?
A bump in turnout among California’s infrequent voters might transform election outcomes. Who are these voters who show up only occasionally?
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Experts Shed Light on Recent Upticks in Late-Arriving Mail Ballots
Only a small number of vote-by-mail ballots in California are rejected because they are postmarked or returned late—but recent increases have raised questions and concerns.
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Priorities for California’s Water
Even for a seasoned water expert, stewarding California’s complex water system is no easy task. The good news is that the state’s next governor will inherit an experienced workforce that has persevered in addressing the state’s thorniest water issues. In this report, we offer…
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The Mix of Political Views in California’s New Congressional Districts
New districts designed to favor Democrats have introduced a new level of uncertainty in California’s congressional races this year.
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What Do California’s Likely Voters Want?
Likely voters of each political party agree on the top issue for the state but differ on the next priority.
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Understanding the Evolution of Subsidized Child Care in California
Increased public funding has more than doubled the number of young children in subsidized care over the past decade. While not all of California’s low- and moderate-income families can access this care, our findings point to a shift toward serving younger children, children…
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Policy Brief: Understanding the Evolution of Subsidized Child Care in California
Our analysis indicates that subsidized child care is providing greater access to lower-income families and evolving in alignment with broad goals of supporting children’s development and parents’ employment.
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Priorities for California’s Young Voters
The demographic profile and political ideology of California’s young voters shapes their priorities and voting behavior.
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Participation in California Prison Programs amid and after the Pandemic
Prison programs for education, employment, and behavioral health changed amid widespread pandemic disruptions, and participation rates fell. In this report, we consider the reasons behind persistently low participation and suggest strategies for improving rates, especially among…
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Policy Brief: Participation in California Prison Programs amid and after the Pandemic
Pandemic responses led to changes in the prison population that exacerbated long-running challenges in providing education, employment, and behavioral health programs. As widespread program changes took effect, fewer people enrolled in all prison programs even as the prison…
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The Political Geography of Southern California
With the fall election fast approaching, how are Southern Californians feeling about key topics like taxes, housing, and affordability?
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Participation in California Prison Programs amid and after the Pandemic
Prison programs for education, employment, and behavioral health changed amid widespread pandemic disruptions, and participation rates fell. PPIC researcher Heather Harris will present findings from a new report that considers the reasons behind persistently low participation…
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Testimony: Uneven Progress in Math Achievement among California Students
California students continue to struggle with math, with proficiency rates falling as students move through higher grades.
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Older Workers in California
California’s workforce is being reshaped by the unprecedented aging of the state’s population. Our new report explores trends in labor force participation among older Californians and examines what the changing size and composition of this workforce will mean for the state.
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Policy Brief: Older Workers in California
Older workers are a critical and growing share of California’s labor force. Californians age 65 and over accounted for 30 percent of the state’s labor force growth between 2006 and 2024.