Poverty and Housing Costs in California: Data and Policy Solutions

key takeaway AANHPI women’s experiences vary widely across ethnicities, making disaggregated data essential to understanding the impacts of recent federal and state decisions. By examining the Women’s Well-Being Index indicators across multiple AANHPI ethnicities, this report highlights distinct challenges facing AANHPI women in California and identifies key steps state and local leaders can take to … Continued

key takeaway Expanding the California Young Child Tax Credit would strengthen affordability for families with low incomes, promote racial equity, and reach immigrant families left out of federal tax credits, as federal cuts in the 2025 megabill, H.R. 1, deepen economic hardship for millions across the state. Around 7 million Californians consistently struggle to make … Continued