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photo - California State Capitol and Palm Trees What’s Wrong with the Recall? Mark Baldassare July 28 2021 An overwhelming majority of California likely voters say it is a good thing that there is a process for recalling elected officials. But more than two-thirds say the current recall is a waste of money, and a similar share say the recall process should be changed. Read More
photo - Multi-generation Family Video: Immigrants in California Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Ashlyn Perri July 22 2021 A new PPIC video provides an overview of immigration in California: it covers key facts, highlights important trends, and looks at Californians’ views on immigration reform. Read More
photo - Homeless Tents Beside Skyscrapers in Los Angeles Downtown at Night Californians Want Policies that Close the Gap between Rich and Poor Dean Bonner July 8 2021 About two in three Californians—including majorities across regions and demographic groups—say that the state should do more to reduce income inequality. Read More
photo - people lined up waiting to vote Voter Enthusiasm Could Shape the Governor’s Recall Mark Baldassare July 2 2021 Although less than a majority of California likely voters say they want to remove Governor Newsom from office, an “enthusiasm gap” between recall supporters and those opposed could have implications for the September 14 election. Read More
photo - Young girl visiting the pediatrician Video: Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California Stephanie Barton June 30 2021 PPIC researcher Paulette Cha discusses a new report on the ways that undocumented immigrants connect with the health care system and implications for public policy. Read More
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