Public Policy Institute of California

How are California’s young people thinking about key #policy #issues? And how do their views differ from those of older Californians? Watch PPIC’s Eric McGhee discuss the #political views of young #Californians and…dad jokes? ⁣ Check out the report 👉 https://bit.ly/49aLaND Follow us on Instagram! 👉 https://bit.ly/3doh1DB ⁣

📊 Excited to share findings from a comprehensive report by the Public Policy Institute of California, funded by the Michelson 20MM Foundation, analyzing California's prison programs' impact on recidivism. Key takeaways highlight a notable rise in program participation over the past five years, though critical challenges in targeting and accessibility remain. As we navigate persistent recidivism rates, it's clear that refining reentry pathways is crucial. Dive deeper into the report to explore CDCR's strategies for enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.

Six years ago--even before I started working at PPIC--I started working on an evaluation of all prison-based programs in California. The first report from that project was published yesterday. It sets the stage for more work to come over the next six years. 

#FactFriday: As of 2022, 30% of all people in the United States experiencing #homelessness resided in California, including half of all #unsheltered people. 💡 Learn more about homeless populations in California 👇

ICYMI: Last week, PPIC senior fellow Hans Johnson detailed a new report on the future of enrollment across UC, CSU, community colleges, and private nonprofit colleges and discussed key implications for California's education system and the state's workforce. #HigherEd Read the event recap and watch the full event 👇

🆕 A new report by Heather Harris, Brandon Martin, and Sean Cremin, details the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's (CDCR) efforts to expand #rehabilitative programs to meet the needs of people in #prison. Take a look at what they found 👇

The substantial growth of #RemoteWork due to the #COVID19 pandemic has changed how Californians do their jobs as well as where they live. Where are Californians moving to and away from within the state? Our team takes a look 👇

🚰 Did you know? Not every Californian has access to safe and reliable #DrinkingWater. #Groundwater contamination is a major issue, with new contaminants emerging. Learn more about access to safe drinking water in CA in this PPIC Water Policy Center fact sheet 👉 https://bit.ly/3y7auFo

As the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act approaches its tenth anniversary, California is making real progress towards implementing the law—but the 2020–22 drought shows that much work still lies ahead. Read PPIC Water Policy Center's new policy brief and fact sheet to find out how the state’s farming regions are handling the challenges. 📝 Policy Brief: https://bit.ly/4cyf6FE ✔️ Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/4bp6hgm

As part of an ongoing series commemorating PPIC's 30th anniversary, senior fellow Caroline Danielson reflects on key poverty trends and how the #CAPovertyMeasure has shed light on prospects for addressing economic hardship.