The high cost of housing poses a threat to the state’s economic future and widens inequality. Not surprisingly, Californians identify housing affordability and homelessness as among the most important issues facing the state. PPIC examines current and emerging housing needs and highlights the role of public policies in addressing the state’s housing crisis.
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment
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Learning Recovery for Homeless Students Lags behind Other High-Need Groups
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