blog post California Is Different By Mark Baldassare Nov 16, 2016 The voters have spoken and the awkward result is a conflicting policy agenda for the state government and federal government.
blog post California K–12 Enrollment Declines Continue to Exceed Expectations By Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty Apr 21, 2022 K–12 public school enrollment statewide has fallen for five straight years, with a decrease of more than 270,000 students over the past two years alone. Examining the variation across regions provides insights into this enrollment decline.
blog post Commentary: Narrowing the Digital Divide with Pandemic Benefits By Joseph Hayes, Darriya Starr, Niu Gao Jan 4, 2022 Many California households struggle to afford broadband internet, especially in low-income communities and communities of color. How can policymakers help maximize the impact of a key federal program that aims to expand access?
blog post One Year Later, Is California on the Road to Recovery? By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Apr 1, 2021 California’s economy has made strides in recovering from the COVID-19 downturn. But continued un- and underemployment—especially among groups who have been hit hardest—is a major concern.
blog post California’s Jobs Recovery Has Been Stronger than We Thought By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Mar 25, 2022 While overall employment is still below pre-pandemic levels, the pace of the COVID recovery is unprecedented. Still, some key sectors of the economy have been slower to rebound.
blog post Governor’s May Revision Continues Cautious Approach By Paul Warren May 19, 2015 Governor Brown’s revised budget significantly increases spending today while maintaining a cautious approach to the future.
blog post Groundhog Day for the California Economy? By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Dec 6, 2021 A close look at the state’s recent job growth sheds light on whether California will see a repeat of last winter’s economic slowdown.
blog post A Water Sector Energy Hog By Alvar Escriva-Bou Dec 20, 2016 When we use water, we’re also using energy—sometimes a lot. Where does it all go, and how can we best save both water and energy?
blog post Will Infrastructure Investments Mean Better Jobs for Californians? By Daniel Payares-Montoya, Shannon McConville, Sarah Bohn Apr 25, 2022 Substantial new public spending on infrastructure has the potential to increase economic mobility in California, though a share of the newly created jobs likely will be in low-paying occupations.
blog post Geography of College Readiness in California By Cesar Alesi Perez, Hans Johnson, Vicki Hsieh, Niu Gao Jun 29, 2021 More than 40% of 9th graders finish high school and complete required courses for admission to a California public university. But this share varies widely across school districts and by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
