Public Policy Institute of California

09/12/2026

: Californians are already impacted by sea level rise, and it is getting worse. CA has experienced about 8 inches of sea level rise over the past century, and this pace will accelerate after 2050.

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Sea levels are rising, and Californians are already feeling the impact. Adaptation will require new forms of collaboration and coordination—as well as working with nature—to find solutions.

09/11/2026

At a virtual briefing last week, PPIC policy director and senior fellow Eric McGhee presented findings from a new report that dives into Californians’ views at a local level. The research uses data from the PPIC Statewide Survey and captures opinions from 46 places throughout the state.

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09/10/2026

LIVE: Homelessness and Drug Use in California.

In the past decade, California has grappled with growing rates of h...

09/10/2026

🆕 Only a small share of CA mail ballots are rejected for arriving late—but that rate is rising, and recent changes are raising concern. Our latest report looks at who's affected and what’s driving the increase 👇

Only a small number of mailed ballots are rejected for arriving late, but rejection rates have been rising in recent elections. In the context of recent US Postal Service changes, this uptick is cause for concern. A better understanding of rejection rates across the electorate can inform efforts to....

09/10/2026

TODAY: 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

09/09/2026

California's voter rolls are the fullest they've ever been. Whether that electorate finally looks like is a different story. We dug into 20 years of data to find out—here are the 5️⃣ key takeaways on the state's changing electorate 👇

More eligible Californians are registered to vote today than ever before. How has the state’s electorate changed?

09/08/2026

This fall, the highest king tides in 18 years will meet what may be the strongest El Niño ever recorded in California, pushing sea levels to record-breaking heights. What does this mean for the state? We asked Florida Gulf Coast University’s Michael Savarese and PPIC Water Policy center director Letitia Grenier to explain.

This fall, the highest king tides in 18 years will meet what may be the strongest El Niño ever recorded in California, pushing sea levels to record-breaking heights. What does this mean for the state? We asked Florida Gulf Coast University’s Michael Savarese and PPIC Water Policy center director ...

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.