Public Policy Institute of California

✨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

What's really driving the shift in CA's public school enrollment? Our series digs into the trends shaping these shifts and what they could mean for classrooms and funding across the state 👇 bit.ly/4xBkoLI

So you want to be CA's next governor? Crime is down, prisons are emptier—but some crimes remain high, costs keep climbing, and racial disparities persist. Our new series breaks down the big issues for whoever gets the job. This week: #criminaljustice 👇 bit.ly/4vv2pVi

California's #ballot #count has come under fire in recent cycles—now lawmakers hope new investment in county election offices speeds up November's results. We talked to a county registrar about why the count takes so long and what could help: bit.ly/4gfQ4QJ

What kind of work did California’s released prisoners do? Inside and outside prison, jobs were low skill, low wage, and short term. Learn more and read the full report: bit.ly/3QnYhI8

So you want to be CA's next governor? Here's your health care briefing. 📋 Costs are climbing, federal funding is uncertain, and access to care is uneven. Our #health and #safetynet team broke it all down so you know what you're walking into 👇 bit.ly/4cVx201

Facing federal cuts to food assistance, the #CAleg and @CAgovernor allocated state budget dollars this year to help shore up California's food access programs. Learn more about the state's nutrition safety net in our fact sheet: bit.ly/3GeEcvk

NEXT WEEK: Young Californians will shape our state's future—but many feel disconnected from democracy and the political process. Join us for a conversation on the future of civic engagement. Learn more and register to attend: bit.ly/4fhUZib

What predicts whether someone works after prison? Working before or during #incarceration. People with pre-prison jobs were 9X more likely to be employed after release, and holding a #prison #job for 2-6 months boosted those odds by 11%. Learn more: bit.ly/3QnYhI8

🔸ICYMI🔸 Last week's analyses: A look at the implications of one strategy to reduce the state’s financial commitments to #MediCal, and a recap of our briefing on a report examining #employment before, during, and after #prison in #California. Read more: bit.ly/3PxHvmt

Want to be CA's next governor? Here's one issue on your desk: #homeownership has trailed the nation for decades, and young adults are buying later and less often. #housing Here's a closer look at what's going on: bit.ly/4vCA3ZZ

#FactFriday: After ranking between 25th and 35th from the mid-1980s until after the Great Recession, California is now 16th in per pupil spending among states (including Washington, DC). Learn more in our fact sheet on school financing in California: bit.ly/4vYuOUP

📚 California has made major investments in early literacy, yet continues to lag the nation in 4th-grade reading scores. Our policy brief highlights lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen reading outcomes for young students. bit.ly/4xoLrtO

At a recent virtual briefing, PPIC's Heather Harris outlined key findings from a report that provides new information about the employment histories of people who were released from California prisons between 2015-2019. Read the recap and watch the event: bit.ly/4vGmRCN

What does work look like for people leaving CA prisons? Nearly half of formerly imprisoned people never had a job outside prison. 40% worked before prison, 44% after—compared to 52% who held a job inside. A quarter had no recorded work. Full report 👇 bit.ly/3QnYhI8

#MediCal enrollment among #undocumented groups fell 6% since California's freeze began in January—but the decline started months earlier. Lower enrollment eases the budget, but a larger uninsured population could prove costly in other ways. We take a look: bit.ly/4bAotqb

Young Californians will shape our state's future—but many feel disconnected from democracy. How do we empower the next generation? Join us July 23rd for a conversation on empowering the next generation of leaders and voters. Learn more: bit.ly/4fhUZib

How widespread are declines in multilingual student enrollment? In nearly all regions, declines have been greater for multilingual than English-only students. Only the Sacramento region saw growth in both student groups over the past decade. Learn more: bit.ly/4xxiBr1

So you want to be CA's next #governor? Did you know fewer than half of CA's 4th graders meet state standards in #English language arts—and just 37% do in #math—and scores remain below pre-pandemic levels? Whoever wins needs to be ready. We break it down👉 bit.ly/4v7XaKW

Financing #MediCal has put real strain on the state budget—even with the federal government covering most costs. Cutting enrollment is one way to ease that pressure, but it can leave more people uninsured, which brings costs of its own. We take a look👇 bit.ly/4bAotqb

What can California learn from its recent #literacy initiatives? Our new policy brief explores what’s working, what isn’t, and where policymakers can focus next. #K12 #PK12 #education bit.ly/4xoLrtO