event Statewide Survey: Californians and Higher Education Nov 2, 2017 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the state’s public colleges and universities, including their quality and affordability. It tracks perceptions of California’s three higher education systems and gauges preferences for state funding and raising revenues. It also looks at opinions on workforce preparation and campus issues, including free speech, hate crimes, and sexual assault. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Jul 27, 2017 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ opinions and policy preferences on climate change, air pollution, water supply, and coastal issues. It also examines views of state and federal elected officials. PPIC researcher David Kordus will outline these and other key findings.
event A Regional Approach to Closing the Workforce Skills Gap Jun 28, 2017 If current trends persist, California will face a severe shortage of college graduates by 2030. What can colleges and universities do to help close this workforce skills gap? PPIC researcher Kevin Cook will outline findings from a new report, and a panel of experts will discuss the challenges facing California’s higher education systems and the promise of regional approaches in key parts of the state: Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and the San Joaquin Valley.
event A Conversation with Antonio Villaraigosa Jun 6, 2017 Please join us for a conversation with Antonio Villaraigosa, candidate for governor and former mayor of Los Angeles. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from improving K-12 and higher education, to addressing inequality, to navigating federal-state tensions about immigration.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Jun 1, 2017 PPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on President Donald Trump and the US Congress—as well as their preferences on policies related to health care, immigration, foreign affairs, and marijuana. It also looks at opinions on state elected officials, the governor’s budget proposal, housing affordability, and poverty and inequality. PPIC researcher David Kordus will outline these and other key findings.
event A Conversation with Tom Steyer May 11, 2017 Please join us for a conversation with business leader and philanthropist Tom Steyer about the future of the state. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from tackling climate change to navigating the federal-state relationship to addressing economic challenges and opportunities.
event Geography of Child Poverty in California Feb 23, 2017 More than 750,000 children under age 5 live in poverty in California, and areas with high rates of child poverty are found in nearly every region of the state. Research fellow Sarah Bohn outlines these and other key findings from a report by PPIC. After her presentation, a panel of experts discusses local factors that affect child poverty.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 14, 2017 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on President Donald Trump, the US Congress, and the Supreme Court—as well as their preferences on immigration policy, climate change, and abortion. It also looks at attitudes toward state elected officials, the governor's budget proposal, and transportation funding. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from the James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle.
event Building California’s Future Feb 10, 2017 About the Program California's future prosperity depends on its infrastructure to support long-term economic and population growth. Yet the state faces a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance and modernization for road, school, and water projects. It also faces an affordable housing crisis. This event will examine the challenges—and explore innovative solutions—from a local perspective.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Oct 27, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on the presidential and US Senate races as well as four ballot propositions: a state school bond, an extension of a tax increase on high incomes, a cigarette tax increase, and marijuana legalization. It also looks at attitudes toward the political parties and trust in government. PPIC researcher David Kordus will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
