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Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
California continues to lose residents to other parts of the US, with the main beneficiaries being neighboring states. However, with the pandemic receding and more workers returning to the office, outmigration patterns have started to slow or even reverse.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
The Eel River once hosted one of California's great salmon runs, but a combination of factors decimated those populations. Now, planned dam removals might help restore salmon—but how will these changes affect river communities? Filmmaker Cameron Nielsen spoke to people on all sides of the issue in this visually arresting short documentary
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
County governments play an important role in administering Medi-Cal and organizing and delivering health services. We look at how counties' Medi-Cal responsibilities—as well as the resources available to carry them out—have shifted over the past decade, a period that has seen the state significantly expand program eligibility.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
The primary driver of California's population loss over the past few years has been residents moving to other states. We examine the latest demographic data for those moving out of and into our state and discuss factors that underlie these decisions.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
California was surprised by heavy coastal flooding back in December, with communities from Ventura northwards experiencing flooding in low-lying shoreline areas. Is this a harbinger of things to come as sea levels rise?
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the PPIC Economic Policy Center. The center's mission: inspiring practical policy solutions that promote a robust, resilient economy—improving the prospects of workers, families, and businesses statewide.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
Speaker Robert Rivas talks with PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye about his approach to leadership, some key legislative priorities, and how his personal history has shaped his views on public policy.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
Community clinics have long been a key health care provider for underserved and low-income Californians. With the state significantly expanding the Medi-Cal program under the federal Affordable Care Act, community clinics have become even more important in promoting access to care, especially for new enrollees.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
The sudden deluge in San Diego last week has left some of that city's communities reeling. But what actually caused the epic flooding—and could it have been avoided? We ask the experts.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
With policymakers facing a sizeable state budget deficit, we highlight higher education issues to watch this year, including key opportunities and areas of concern.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
At a hearing of the Little Hoover Commission, PPIC policy director and senior fellow Magnus Lofstrom discussed trends in shoplifting and commercial burglary, including geographic variation across the state.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
Even as the state faces a sizeable budget deficit, job growth and low unemployment suggest a resilient state economy. Still, two areas of concern in the labor market data are worth monitoring.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
Slashing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the 21st century's most pressing tasks—and for difficult-to-cut emissions, direct air carbon capture could help. But what is this emerging technology, and how might it fit into California's decarbonization strategy? We asked Roger Aines of Lawrence Livermore National Labs to tell us more.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
Since its founding in 1994, PPIC has been committed to providing independent, nonpartisan research on the critical policy questions facing our state. President and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye reflects on the institute's three decades of impact—and what lies ahead.
Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California
Over the past ten years, the expansion of Medi-Cal has been a key driver of health coverage gains under the federal Affordable Care Act. Federal policy responses during the COVID-19 public health emergency also boosted Medi-Cal enrollment, though it has declined with the resumption last year of regular eligibility checks.