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California has once again been reported to have the highest poverty rate in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This marks a significant issue for the state, which is also grappling with problems in its public education system, including chronic absenteeism and declining enrollment. The high costs of housing, energy, and other living necessities are contributing factors driving working-class families into poverty. Efforts are being made across the country to address chronic absenteeism, with 14 states pledging to cut rates by half over the next five years. Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have been criticized for their handling of these issues.
