event Supporting Student Parents in Community College CalWORKs Programs Oct 27, 2020 All community colleges run support programs for students who receive CalWORKs, the state’s cash assistance program for poor families with children. Students do better when enrolled in these support programs, but completion rates are low. How can colleges help more CalWORKs students succeed? PPIC researchers discuss how CalWORKs is working for students.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Oct 22, 2020 PPIC’s statewide survey on Californians and their government examines likely voters’ preferences in the 2020 presidential and congressional elections along with Californians’ views on confirmation of a Supreme Court justice. It also gauges support for the “split roll” property tax (Proposition 15) and for repealing the state’s ban on affirmative action in the public sector (Proposition 16).
event Fiscal Realities for Local Government Sep 17, 2020 Local governments have been hit especially hard during the pandemic shutdown and resulting economic instability. How will they set priorities among competing needs? How can they partner with state and federal governments to chart a path forward?
event A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Aug 27, 2020 California and the nation remain in the grip of a worldwide pandemic while also dealing with tremendous economic upheaval and social unrest. What are the most critical actions that leaders can take at this time? How can the state and federal government work together more effectively to address these generational challenges?
event A Conversation with California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins Aug 7, 2020 California is forging a path through the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic upheaval. These dual crises are exacerbating disparities in the state and adding urgency to a long-overdue reckoning with racial justice. California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins will join PPIC’s Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about challenges facing the state and the role of leadership in difficult times.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Jul 30, 2020 PPIC’s annual statewide survey on Californians and the environment tracks opinions on California’s ocean and coastal conditions, wildfires, climate change and energy policy, and water policy. It also examines views on the COVID-19 outbreak, racial inequity, and the role of the environment in the November election.
event A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla Jun 5, 2020 As California forges a path through the COVID-19 crisis and current civil unrest, trusted leadership is more important than ever. Secretary of State Alex Padilla will join PPIC’s Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about the critical challenges facing the state and nation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 23, 2020 PPIC's annual statewide survey on Californians and education tracks opinions on educational quality, public school funding, early childhood education, and preparation for college and careers. It also examines views on English language learners, charter schools, and the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
event Countdown to Census 2020 Feb 3, 2020 Census Day is fast approaching. How will the country’s most diverse and populous state respond? California’s representation in Congress and billions in federal funds are on the line. This event will feature a wide-ranging conversation about the consequences of the census with state and local leaders on the front lines of this critical effort.
event A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom Jan 29, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for an in-depth conversation about climate change, energy, wildfires, and California’s future followed by a wide-ranging audience Q&A.
