Despite having the third highest rate of low-wage job creation in the nation, California could face a shortage of low-wage workers as housing costs push residents out in search of affordability. According to a trio of new studies, low- and middle-wage workers are leaving California even as large numbers of higher-wage earners continue to arrive. And all together, more people are moving out than moving in.
Economy & Governance
Scorecard grades California rail transit stations - which stations serve as hubs of thriving neighborhoods and which don't?
A new analysis of California's rail transit systems discovers which transit stations serve as hubs of thriving, walkable areas that encourage residents and workers alike to ride the train, and which station areas need improvement.
Next 10 relaunched its nonpartisan site, www.cachoices.org, just in time for the November 2014 election.
The newly updated website includes in-depth information on all six statewide propositions on the ballot, and presents it in an easy-to-use format.
In considering how state policy might improve California’s economic performance – especially when comparing California policies to those in other states – it is essential to put California’s economic performance into the proper context and perspective. To that end, this report provides a rich and multi-dimensional empirical description of California’s economic performance relative to other states.
CaliforniaChoices.org was just relaunched for the November 2012 election, and the newly updated website examines the 11 statewide ballot measures and dissects available information into a highly accessible, one-stop-shop format. The most popular section of the site continues to be the “Endorsements” table, which shows endorsements made by 25 groups of all political stripes for and against the 11 Propositions.
Our State, Our Regions.
Economic & Demographic Snapshot
California is composed of distinct regions with different economies and populations. Each region is trying to create jobs that match the skills of its population. In addition to recovery from the recession, each region is facing longer term structural issues arising from a growing mismatch between job demand and labor supply.
Investing in California explains what infrastructure is, how projects are financed, and what you can do to get involved.
Grapes, Electrons, Surf outlines different directions, trends, values, and options to create infrastructure investment solutions for our common future.
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