Public Policy Institute of California

09/04/2026

NEXT WEEK: Join us for a briefing on a new report by Magnus Lofstrom and Shannon McConville, which explores trends in homelessness and drug use over time, including the role of local conditions and the impact of criminal justice reforms.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yl7v87

09/04/2026

Did you know? English Learners (ELs) and former ELs make up nearly 40% of California’s students.

Learn more about California's English Learners: https://bit.ly/3r8xHWs

09/04/2026

What are the main components of CA's cash-based ? Our fact sheet offers a snapshot of cash assistance programs for low-income Californians.

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Cash assistance keeps 1.6 million Californians out of poverty. Federal and state tax credits help those with low and moderate incomes, while additional programs provide aid to children and other targeted populations.

09/03/2026

Last week, PPIC researchers Beyond Deng, Laura Hill, and Sarah Novicoff discussed a new report that examined the varying approaches California districts use for English Learner reclassification and considerations for streamlining and improving the process.

Missed the briefing? Read the recap and watch the full event👇

Experts unpack the varying approaches used by California school districts for reclassifying English Learners and discuss recommendations to improve the process.

09/03/2026

LIVE: California’s Political Geography.

As election season gears up, several issues weigh heavily on voters...

09/03/2026

TODAY: At 11am PT, PPIC's Eric McGhee presents key findings from a new report on how Californians' political views vary by region—plus live Q&A.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3UwQg5i

09/02/2026

TOMORROW: Join PPIC researcher Eric McGhee as he breaks down California's political geography—how views on cost of living, immigration, climate change, abortion, and more differ across the state as election season heats up. 🗳️

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.ppic.org/event/californias-political-geography/

09/01/2026

How can California adjust to new work requirements? At a virtual briefing last week, PPIC researchers discussed findings from a new report that focuses on expanded work-related time limits.

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PPIC experts discuss a new report that focuses on revamped federal work requirements for Californians receiving CalFresh food assistance.

09/01/2026

As election season starts heating up, get to know California's voters and party profiles. Our fact sheets break down the numbers 👇

🗳️ CA's Likely Voters: https://bit.ly/3jHPopJ
✅ CA Voters and Party Profiles: https://bit.ly/2Yru67x

Among California’s likely voters—registered voters who cast ballots frequently and are politically engaged—46% report that they are Democrats, while 27% are Republicans, 25% are independents, and 2% are registered with other parties.

08/31/2026

THURSDAY: As election season gears up, several issues weigh heavily on voters’ minds, from the cost of living and immigration to climate change and abortion. PPIC researcher Eric McGhee will present key findings from a new report that examines how the political views of Californians differ across the state.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3UwQg5i