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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on economic conditions and their personal finances. It also looks at approval of state and federal officials, preferences for the 2024 elections, and...
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Key Findings The national economy continues to send mixed signals, with both employment growth and rising prices. In California, the legislature passed a $311 billion state budget—and Governor Newsom...
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Californians name economic conditions as the most important issue facing the state, and three in four say they are less comfortable than they were six months ago making a major purchase like a home or...
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The Working Poor in California
Though poverty is typically measured for a calendar year, below we calculate poverty levels for the first quarter of 2023 to offer a more current perspective amid a shifting economic and policy...
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Poverty in California
Though poverty is typically measured for a calendar year, below we calculate poverty levels for the first quarter of 2023 to offer a more current perspective amid a shifting economic and policy...
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A Look at Demographic Differences in Poverty across Regions in California
After pandemic-era declines, California’s poverty rate is on the rise. Expansions to safety net programs during the pandemic reduced poverty substantially, but these expansions had mostly expired by...
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Soft Landing? What the Latest Data Says about California’s Economy
Job growth nationally continues to exceed expectations, and while the labor market in California has tempered, it still shows many markers of strength. Coupled with inflation that seems to be...
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Priorities for California’s Water
Letter from the Center Director California has always been an exceptional place. In the 1800s, the state’s ancient coast redwoods and sequoias generated disbelief on the East Coast: dwellers there...
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ perceptions of their personal financial well-being. In addition to exploring concern about paying bills and saving for college and retirement, it examines...
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Key Findings Jobs, the economy, and inflation have been the most important issue for Californians throughout this year—even amid job creation, relatively low unemployment rates, and a slowing pace of...
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PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ perceptions of their financial well-being. In addition to asking about economic insecurity and job satisfaction, the survey gauges support for labor unions...
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Is the American Dream in California Dying?
Many Californians no longer believe the American Dream holds true, while many believe that the dream is harder to achieve in California. The California Dream—which predates the American Dream—was born...
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Remote Work Is Here to Stay
More than three years after pandemic shutdowns forced employers and employees to shift toward remote work if they could, it seems that for a portion of working Californians, remote and hybrid work is...
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Most Californians Say Racial Bias Is Linked to Economic Inequality
Income inequality has been a persistent feature of California’s economy for decades. Latino and Black families earn $0.60 or less for every $1 that white families earn, according to a PPIC analysis of...
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Key Findings The US economy has been showing signs of a “soft landing” in recent months, with inflation slowing amid employment growth. A closely divided House elected a new Speaker and passed a budget...
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Many California Renters Remain Financially Stressed
One million California renters are behind on their rent payments, and almost 150,00 of them believe that it is very or somewhat likely they will face eviction in the next two months, according to...
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Video: Californians and Their Government
As the March 5 primary approaches, the PPIC survey gauges preferred candidates along with how Californians feel about economic conditions in the state and at home. Last Thursday, survey analysts Lauren...
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Policy Brief: Policies for Creating and Keeping Jobs in California
Policy efforts by California to spur or support job creation in the private sector include direct tax credits, grants and loans, and training and support for both entrepreneurs and workers. It is...
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Policies for Creating and Keeping Jobs in California
Key Takeaways California uses a multi-faceted approach to spur or support job creation in the private sector. These efforts include direct tax credits for hiring workers, grants and loans, and training...
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A Hiring Incentive that Works: The California Competes Tax Credit
Key Takeaways Established in 2013, the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) aims to boost job growth by lowering the cost of labor to businesses that want to locate or expand in California. Using tax...
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