Public Policy Institute of California

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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 ⬇️ https://t.co/cwtSIKd3SN

[Public Policy Institute of California @PPICNotes]

What's on the minds of #California voters? The latest #PPICsurvey covered the gubernatorial primary, congressional race, cost of living concerns, economic pessimism, and more.

Watch PPIC's @DEANintheYAY lay out the key takeaways from our May briefing ↓ https://t.co/n9pWzj7ea5

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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👇 https://t.co/fmmFOcZHBR

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#CalFresh. #WIC. School meals. California's #nutrition #safetynet serves millions—but federal changes could shift that picture.

Our fact sheet breaks down the numbers 👇 https://t.co/fmmFOcZHBR

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How is California funding #HigherEd? Our new fact sheet breaks down state spending across @UofCalifornia, @calstate, & @CalCommColleges, how tuition has shifted the funding balance, & what strategies could help universities align future funding. https://t.co/vnQNEIVEc3

[PPIC Water @PPICWater]

LIVE NOW | Join us now for a presentation & conversation about Tribal water rights in CA - with the CEO of the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority, general counsel for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, @mwdh2o and more! #cawater

Watch it! https://t.co/hDvV4JhmGE

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LIVE NOW: Join @PPICWater for a virtual event on Tribal water rights in California. PPIC researchers will present key findings from a new report about the history and current status of Tribal water rights and a panel of experts will discuss what’s next. https://t.co/AH0Gr3zwp2

[Public Policy Institute of California @PPICNotes]

TODAY: Join @PPICWater for a presentation of key findings from a new report about the history and current status of Tribal water rights and an expert panel discussion to discuss what’s next.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/M7xsdFLq7Q

[Public Policy Institute of California @PPICNotes]

TODAY: Join @PPICWater for a presentation of key findings from a new report about the history and current status of Tribal water rights and an expert panel discussion to discuss what’s next.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/M7xsdFLq7Q

[PPIC Water @PPICWater]

Today at 11am PST! Join us for a discussion about Tribal water rights in CA – and how quantifying these rights is bringing more certainty to other #cawater users. #NativeAmerican #PPICEvents

It’s not too late to sign up! https://t.co/6Qu4p5QiAn

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With the House voting to halt military action against Iran, it seems timely to re-up these findings from our May @PPICNotes survey. 3 in 4 Californians, 7 in 10 likely voters, and 6 in 10 or more across regions and demographic groups disapprove of miliary action against Iran.

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What does #unemployment really look like in #California right now? Our Economic Policy Center team takes a look at the numbers 👇 https://t.co/1qidcJCOQ6

[Public Policy Institute of California @PPICNotes]

TOMORROW: Water rights are essential to CA's Tribes—yet often poorly understood. Join @PPICWater for a presentation and expert panel discussion unpacking the history, current status, and what's next for Tribal water rights in CA.

Learn more: https://t.co/M7xsdFLq7Q

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PPIC's Julien Lafortune featured in this new piece on declining school enrollment from @remappingdebate's @urbenschneider and @CraigGurianNYC 👇

Read the full PPIC report featured in the piece: https://t.co/Zdq5u2T2yp

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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 👉 https://t.co/1pHaSkC1rH

[PPIC Water @PPICWater]

Tomorrow! Join us at 11am PT for a panel discussion about Tribal water rights in California. There’s still time to register! https://t.co/6Qu4p5QiAn

[Public Policy Institute of California @PPICNotes]

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👇 https://t.co/fmmFOcZHBR

[Public Policy Institute of California @PPICNotes]

It's #Election Day! 🗳️ 23.3M registered CA voters received ballots—but who will actually show up, and how do they feel about their choices? We've got 5 things you need to know about the temperature of California voters amid this chaotic #primary cycle 👇 https://t.co/MEDntqk8lk

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Over the past 25 years, California’s economy has grown faster than the nation overall. Curious what's behind that?

Our fact sheet breaks down the data behind CA's #economic trends—and what they mean for workers, businesses, and communities 👉 https://t.co/iLt2KVYO1n

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Did you know 33% of CA's #K12 students are current or former #English #Learners? Reclassifying them as English proficient sounds straightforward—but overly subjective criteria say otherwise.

We break down 5️⃣ recommendations to help improve outcomes 👉 https://t.co/D8jJKBOKxC

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What's making it hard to hire and keep officers in CA? Competition between agencies, housing costs, & unqualified applicants top the list. Nearly 1 in 3 agencies surveyed by PPIC say staffing limits have already changed how they respond to calls.

More 👉 https://t.co/1pHaSkC1rH