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✨JUST RELEASED✨ 🆕 #PPICsurvey: With the primaries a week away, Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead #CAgovenor’s race. Also, views on the billionaire wealth tax (majorities approve), the Iran war, more. Full report ⬇️ bit.ly/4du0yu4
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#FactFriday: Rural counties have been losing population well before recent statewide population declines. The rate of population loss in primarily rural counties is twice that of urban counties. Explore our fact sheet on rural California: bit.ly/4eaBGXa
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What stood out in California's June primary? One notable finding from our analysis: turnout as a share of the population eligible to vote was higher this cycle (34%) than in any midterm primary since 1982. See what else the data show 👇 bit.ly/4ooj4Yp
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How did California's election reforms shape the June primary? Our new analysis examines voter turnout, candidate competition, and what the results can tell us about the state's evolving electoral system. bit.ly/4ooj4Yp
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California has made major investments in early literacy, yet continues to lag the nation in 4th-grade reading scores. Our new policy brief highlights lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen reading outcomes for young students. 📚 bit.ly/4xoLrtO
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PPIC's Shalini Mustala testified before the Assembly Select Committee on Youth Mental Health Treatment and Accessibility on the state of teen mental health and the investments in school-based mental health services. bit.ly/4e2crYp
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Did you know? 1 in 11 CA workers is a super-commuter—ranking the state 3rd in the nation. When gas prices surge, they absorb the blow with few options to reduce their exposure. Our analysis looks at where these commuters live and what's driving them: bit.ly/4wKjT1x
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CA's #law #enforcement workforce is changing. #Female and #Latino #officer representation has grown over the last two decades, while #white and #Black officer shares have declined. Research shows these shifts matter—here's why 👉 bit.ly/4wi5GJh
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CA’s #governor’s #race is entering a new phase. While #primary results are still being finalized, the race is coming into focus. Whoever wins will face no shortage of challenges. Our blog series breaks down the major issues awaiting the next governor 👇 bit.ly/4cZEE04

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California’s labor market may be holding steady, but finding a job is taking longer. The share of unemployed Californians out of work for 27 weeks has risen from about 21% in 2023 to 27% in 2026. Explore more about the trends shaping CA’s #LaborMarket: bit.ly/43MgNgh
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🗳️ California's slow ballot count isn't caused by mail-in voting—it's the sheer volume of ballots. PPIC's @hezaproject and @CID_Research's @MindySRomero break down what's really behind the delays and what would actually fix it 👇 bit.ly/4t7MP0D
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“There is some indication of an uptick in headquarters leaving California, but it is really small in comparison to other firm trends...the rate of leaving is slightly higher among bigger firms.” PPIC's Sarah Bohn feat. in new @latimes @NilChristopher piece lat.ms/43UtEgp
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🎧 LISTEN: PPIC's Hans Johnson spoke with @KCBSRadio and @SteveScottNEWS about why the population in California's suburbs is shrinking 👇 For more on California's population, check out our work here: bit.ly/3wE1reC bit.ly/4xcNZLq
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California's #law #enforcement workforce is changing. #Female and #Latino #officer representation has grown over the last two decades, while #white and #Black officer shares have declined. Research shows these shifts matter—here's why 👉 bit.ly/4wi5GJh
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🔸ICYMI🔸 Last week's analyses: Five fast takes on the temperature of California voters, a look at California's #labormarket, and a recap of our latest #PPICsurvey virtual briefing. Read more: bit.ly/3PxHvmt
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🎓 Where does California’s public #HigherEd funding come from today? As state appropriations have shrunk, tuition revenue has filled the gap—now making up roughly two-thirds of @UofCalifornia's funding. Learn more in our fact sheet: bit.ly/3Qi1WqR
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🎓 How has state higher education funding changed over time? Over the last 30 years, per-student state funding has grown 148% @CalCommColleges and only 3% at @calstate, while declining 35% at @UofCalifornia. Learn more in our fact sheet: bit.ly/3Qi1WqR
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Without #CalFresh, California’s poverty rate would be 2.3 percentage points higher. For enrolled families, the impact is even greater. Our fact sheet breaks down how CA’s #nutrition programs are reducing #poverty👇 bit.ly/3GeEcvk
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