blog post Californians Show Renewed Faith in the Electoral Process By Rachel Lawler Sep 21, 2022 The share of Californians expressing confidence in the state’s election system is now at the highest level ever in PPIC surveys. However, levels of confidence vary substantially across partisan lines.
blog post Abortion Rights Are Number One for Californians this November By Mark Baldassare Sep 14, 2022 A strong majority of likely voters favor Proposition 1, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Still, Californians’ attitudes toward abortion are more nuanced than might be expected, even in a solidly pro-choice state.
blog post Californians Want the Government to Do More about Drought, Wildfires, and Climate Change By Deja Thomas, Caitlin Peterson Aug 8, 2022 Californians voiced continued concern over water supply, wildfire, and climate issues in this year’s survey on the environment. And while actions are underway, many think that the state could do more to combat these issues swiftly.
blog post Video: Californians and the Environment By Stephanie Barton Aug 4, 2022 Researchers Deja Thomas and Rachel Lawler discuss key findings from the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, which examines Californians’ views on drought, wildfires, climate change, and a range of other environmental issues.
blog post Abortion May Emerge as a Key Issue in California’s Midterm Elections By Dean Bonner Aug 3, 2022 In our latest statewide survey, seven in ten likely voters disapproved of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This ruling and results from state ballot measures on reproductive rights—such as the recent referendum in Kansas—could elevate the role of abortion in the upcoming midterms.
blog post Anxious California Voters Will Weigh In on Climate Policy this Fall By Mark Baldassare Jul 27, 2022 Amid widespread public concern about the effects of climate change, a November ballot measure would provide funding for programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the tax on personal income over $2 million.
blog post Higher Education: The Economic Engine of California By Mark Baldassare Jul 21, 2022 An overwhelming majority of Californians say having a four-year college degree is important for economic and financial success. How do residents view education funding and other investments in helping students prepare for and complete college?
blog post Californians’ Trust in Washington Is Low By Dean Bonner Jul 8, 2022 Most residents lack trust in the federal government to do what is right—and many think it is run by a few big interests looking out for themselves.
blog post A Broad Range of Californians Oppose Overturning Roe v. Wade By Dean Bonner Jun 24, 2022 Majorities of Californians across political parties, and more than six in ten across regions and demographic groups, oppose the US Supreme Court overturning the landmark abortion rights ruling.
blog post Broad Support among Californians for Admitting Ukrainian Refugees By Dean Bonner Jun 17, 2022 Seven in ten Californians, including solid majorities across regions, support the idea of resettling thousands of refugees from Ukraine.
