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Steven Bliss

@StevenBliss

Policy wonk, runner, amateur bassist. Cleveland native, longtime Californian. Communications officer at @Hewlett_Found.

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Disturbing figures in this @PPICNotes report: "In 2022, close to 11.5% of the state’s youth, or nearly half a million Californians aged 16 to 24, were not in school nor participating in the labor market." This includes nearly 1 in 5 Black youth. ppic.org/blog/without-school…
Without School or Work, Some California Youth Are Left Disconnected from the Economy

Without School or Work, Some California Youth Are Left Disconnected from the Economy

More than one in ten Californians ages 16 to 24 were neither in school nor participating in the labor market in 2022. While the share of youth who are disconnected from school and employment declined...

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The @USDOT has awarded @CaHSRA a $202M grant to help complete the Merced-to-Bakerfield leg. @sfchronicle's @ByRicardoCano has the details. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti…
California high-speed rail project scores $202 million federal grant. Here’s what it will pay for

California high-speed rail project scores $202 million federal grant. Here’s what it will pay for

The grant announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday comes from...

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Where does the California labor market stand and what may lie ahead? @PPICNotes' @sbohnHQ and @thisisinsider's @AkiIto7 join @lesleywmcclurg on @KQEDForum today at 10a to break it down. kqed.org/forum/2010101893502…
Taking a Pulse on California’s Labor Market | KQED

Taking a Pulse on California’s Labor Market | KQED

With huge layoffs in sectors like tech and media dominating the headlines, it’s easy to think that jobs are becoming scarce and that the “Great Resignation” is over. But in fact, some economists say...

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The @NYTimes today has a great in-depth analysis from @powellnyt and @ilana_marcus on #Prop16 and the politics of affirmative action in California. nytimes.com/2023/06/11/us/su…
The Failed Affirmative Action Campaign That Shook Democrats (Published 2023)

The Failed Affirmative Action Campaign That Shook Democrats (Published 2023)

The Supreme Court will soon rule on race-conscious college admissions, a core Democratic issue. But an analysis of a California referendum points to a divide between the party and voters.

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PPIC Water@PPICWater17 May 2023
Do you want to do groundbreaking research on #CAwater issues? Work with a brilliant, committed team? And make a real impact on policy? Good news: there’s still time to apply to be the next director of the PPIC Water Policy Center! Apply here: bit.ly/41GrWw0
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Big congrats to the @walksf staff and volunteers on the first #SFStairChallenge. Fantastic course and a really fun morning.
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And thanks to @hknightsf @sfchronicle for the preview article from which I first learned of the #SFStairChallenge. sfchronicle.com/sf/bayarea/h…
Taking the new SF Stair Challenge with the woman who created it leads to joy — and surprises

Taking the new SF Stair Challenge with the woman who created it leads to joy — and surprises

San Francisco is one of the most walkable cities in the world, and Nancy Botkin has spent...

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PPIC Water@PPICWater25 Apr 2023
EVENT | California's been on a wild ride - shifting from one of the driest three-year periods on record to a possibly record-breaking wet season. Are we managing #CAfloods to help us weather future droughts? Join us on April 27 to learn more. #CAwater bit.ly/3UxlC7F
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Today at 11am: Publicly funded health insurance plays a key role in promoting families' well-being as well as their economic security. @PPICNotes researchers will present new findings on how health coverage reduces #poverty in our state. ppic.org/event/the-impact-of…
The Impact of Health Insurance on Poverty in California

The Impact of Health Insurance on Poverty in California

Over the past decade, massive public investments in health coverage have given millions of Californians better access to physical and financial well-being. PPIC researchers will outline their...

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"UC #housing waitlists for fall 2022 climbed to 14,000 students at all 10 campuses compared with 7,500 students at eight campuses the previous year." @teresawatanabe @latimes latimes.com/california/story…
As California student housing crisis deepens, solutions face roadblocks at UC and elsewhere

As California student housing crisis deepens, solutions face roadblocks at UC and elsewhere

Litigation blocking student housing projects, a potential delay in state funding and escalating construction costs are among the challenges.

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Is college worth it? This new @PPICNotes explainer looks at the many benefits of a college degree alongside the considerable costs to students and families. (Spoiler: The answer is basically "Yes, it is.") ppic.org/publication/is-coll…
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STARTING SOON: This #InternationalWomensDay, join us for our Women in California's Legislature panel, featuring @AsmTinaMcKinnor, @SenJanetNguyen, @AsmLizOrtega, and @NancySkinnerCA! Watch live on FB/Twitter or register: bit.ly/3IdDaAh
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What does the end of CA's #COVID emergency mean for our state? Interesting discussion as @Cal_HHS Secretary Mark Ghaly talks with @KQED's @scottshafer and @mlagos about where we stand and what state leaders learned from battling the pandemic. kqed.org/news/11942406/mark-…
Mark Ghaly on the End of California's COVID-19 Emergency | KQED

Mark Ghaly on the End of California's COVID-19 Emergency | KQED

Plus, how the 2024 Senate race is shaping the state's congressional playing field.

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Farming in the San Joaquin Valley is a key driver of the #CAeconomy and critical to our nation's food supply. The @PPICWater team has been doing incredible work on the future of #agriculture in this region.
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Wondering where land might go out of production in the San Joaquin Valley under #SGMA? We did the mapping, so you didn't have to. #CAwater More info here: bit.ly/3IlQJip
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Loving these interactive maps, @PPICNotes! These maps shed light on the impact of CA safety net programs as well as varying housing costs, key factors that shape the experiences of people living in poverty across the Golden state.
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It is clear that the expansion of the social #SafetyNet during #COVID contributed to a decline in statewide poverty. Check out our interactive maps to get a better understanding of poverty, housing costs, & the role of safety net programs in your region 👇 bit.ly/3XY0FTH
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PPIC Water@PPICWater28 Feb 2023
WATCH LIVE | Our center director @EllenHanak and senior fellow Brian Gray are providing testimony this morning to the Assembly's Water, Parks, and Wildlife committee on how to adapt CA's water rights system to a 21st-century climate. Watch it now! assembly.ca.gov/media-live-e…
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Big congratulations to @mttorress on being named Director of Communications at @CalBudgetCenter! So excited for you and looking forward to seeing all that you accomplish in this new role. calbudgetcenter.org/news/cal…

California Budget & Policy Center Names New Director of Communications

SACRAMENTO, CA — Mauricio Torres (he/him), former Communications Strategist at the Budget Center, was promoted to Director of Communications. He replaced

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Finally had a chance to read this excellent @nytimes piece from @emilybazelon. An insightful and timely look at the legal underpinnings of affirmative action and the hurdles they present. nytimes.com/2023/02/15/magaz…
Why Is Affirmative Action in Peril? One Man’s Decision. (Published 2023)

Why Is Affirmative Action in Peril? One Man’s Decision. (Published 2023)

How the landmark 1978 Supreme Court decision that upheld the practice may ultimately have set it on a path to being outlawed.

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Dean Bonner@DEANintheYAY7 Feb 2023
Ahead of the #StateOfTheUnion, lets take a look at Californians' views of the US and President Biden & what has changed since he first took office. There have been noticeable shifts in not only approval & confidence but also in the overall mood & economic outlook for the US.
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What does it take to understand the scope of #homelessness in the US? And how does this challenge vary across communities? The @nytimes reports from LA and three other cities. nytimes.com/2023/02/03/busin… @ConorDougherty
582,462 and Counting (Published 2023)

582,462 and Counting (Published 2023)

To fix a problem like homelessness in America, you need to know its scope. To do that, you need sheriffs, social workers, volunteers, flashlights and 10 days in January.

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