Public Policy Institute of California

California’s population is unmatched. Ours is the nation’s most populous state and California is tremendously diverse, with no race or ethnic group constituting a majority. These factors, along with recent and anticipated population trends, make California a fascinating place demographically. Check out PPIC’s Hans Johnson chat about everything California’s population. To dive deeper, check out our fact sheet on California’s population 👉 https://bit.ly/3GcOl97

For the first time, some #Dreamers are eligible to enroll in CA's #HealthInsurance marketplace. We look at the state's Dreamer population and discuss the implications of this newly expanded access to #CoveredCalifornia 👇

Most #California parents want their children to graduate from #college but sticker shock and an understandable reluctance to take on debt lead many students and parents to wonder if college is worth it. Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Cesar Alesi Perez, Vicki Hsieh, and Hans Johnson take a look at this question 👇

#Wildfire damages and high-severity burned areas are increasing. Average annual wildfire damages grew about five-fold between 1990–99 and 2010–18, when annual losses averaged more than $1 billion. Learn more in this PPIC Water Policy Center fact sheet: https://bit.ly/4kYAkkV

In 2023, California had over 1.7 million private-sector businesses, accounting for 86% (15.5 million) of the state’s jobs and generating 90% of the state’s GDP. Get more #FastFacts on CA’s businesses 👉 https://bit.ly/3uBHkyR

Wages vary substantially across the state, as does the cost of living. The Bay Area has the highest median hourly wage ($34)and wages are lowest in the San Joaquin Valley and Sierras (about $21). Get more #FastFacts on CA’s workforce 👉 https://bit.ly/3uigOKZ

Groundwater recharge—putting water into California’s depleted underground aquifers—offers myriad benefits, but the state’s growers still aren’t recharging as much as they could be. What might help them do more? Kyle Greenspan, Spencer Cole, MSc, and Bradley Franklin take a look at how some agencies are tackling this question 👇 #CAwater

Did you know? #CalFresh, school meals, and #WIC lift 1.5 million Californians out of #poverty. 💡 Learn more about the state's nutritional #SafetyNet in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/3GeEcvk

CA's 3️⃣ largest nutrition programs—#CalFresh, #WIC, and school meals—serve over 4️⃣ million CA households. Our fact sheet offers a snapshot of these programs and their impact on poverty. #SafetyNet 📙 Read the fact sheet 👇

To successfully navigate the current economic landscape, we need to understand the ongoing challenges of the #CAeconomy. We take a look at where California's economy has been, where it might be headed, and how we can better insulate against future upheavals. Take a look👇