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PPIC is dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research.

11/10/2026

Remember that housing down payment loan you voted on last week? PPIC's spoke to ABC 10 Sacramento on Prop 37's ability to transition renters into homeowners—he says qualifying is different than being able to get a loan on a home.

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Prop 37, passed by voters, offers state-backed loans to help middle-income Californians buy newly constructed homes, boosting both homeownership and construction.

11/09/2026

Widespread concern over cost of living will leave CA's newly elected leadership to address current and longer-term labor market issues. Today's blog offers steps new leaders can take to help more Californians enter and remain in the workforce.

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Newly elected California leaders will face pressure to address the implications of stagnant job growth and a shrinking workforce while also grappling with long-term labor market issues.

11/09/2026

🔶 ICYMI 🔶 Last week’s analyses: Voters’ election confidence, the slow CA ballot count, PPIC Water Policy Center's take on financing CA's water needs, plus findings on labor force participation among older Californians.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3PxHvmt

11/09/2026

TOMORROW: How did pandemic responses exacerbate challenges in providing prison education, employment, and behavioral health programs? Join our virtual briefing with PPIC's Heather Harris to learn how CA can increase participation.

☑️ Register: https://bit.ly/4iTEgEF

11/06/2026

PPIC’s Iwunze Ugo joined KTVU Fox 2 San Francisco this morning to discuss the upcoming UC Board of Admissions decision about whether to re-instate the requirement of SAT and ACT scores for college admissions.

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We speak with a research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, who explains why screening students is an option—not the solution—to improving math readiness at the UC level.

11/06/2026

Is California ready for an aging workforce? At a recent PPIC event, PPIC’s Eric McGhee examined findings from a new report on labor force participation among older Californians.

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Experts discuss how California’s aging population is reshaping the workforce and what the state can do to support older workers.

11/06/2026

: Affordability—across parties and demographic groups—is widely believed to be one of the most important issues facing CA today. 3 in 4 Californians feel their income isn't keeping up with inflation.

What else is on voters' minds? 👉 bit.ly/4BVbJ9p

11/06/2026

TUESDAY: Amid widespread pandemic disruptions, participation rates in prison programs for education, employment, and behavioral health fell. Join our virtual report briefing with PPIC's Heather Harris to learn why.

☑️ Register: https://bit.ly/4iTEgEF

11/05/2026

Reliable funding sources for CA's complex water system are vital. In today's blog, we share PPIC Water Policy Center fellow Bradley Franklin's remarks from an informational hearing on managing the cost of water in the era of climate uncertainty.

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PPIC Water Policy Center research fellow Bradley Franklin testified before a joint informational hearing with the Assembly Local Government and Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committees, “Pay Now or Pay Later: Understanding the Challenges of Water Financing.” Here are his prepared remarks.

11/05/2026

When asked about the political priorities of California's Central Valley—CA's most contested congressional battleground—PPIC senior fellow Eric McGhee told KQED, "Affordability is just a huge concern for people in that part of the state."

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Propelled by redistricting and voter disapproval of President Donald Trump, Democrats have flipped at least three seats in California.

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