event A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla May 30, 2024 Join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye and US senator Alex Padilla for a wide-ranging conversation about major challenges facing California and the nation, from promoting economic opportunity to managing the effects of climate change to ensuring voting rights in a consequential election year.
event The Political Views of Young Californians Apr 16, 2024 Do younger Californians have different opinions than older Californians on politics and policy? PPIC researcher Eric McGhee offers a deep dive into statewide survey data, revealing the gaps between younger and older Californians in their partisanship, ideology, and opinions on current issues and candidates.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 11, 2024 PPIC’s April survey explores Californians’ opinions of the quality of K–12 public education, school funding and resources, and state officials’ handling of the education system. The survey also examines sentiments around the pandemic's impact on academic performance and well-being and probes attitudes about policies that allow school boards to ban books and decide curriculum. PPIC survey analyst Deja Thomas will present findings and discuss key takeaways from the survey with associate survey director Dean Bonner.
event Do Registration Reforms Add New Voters or Keep Californians Registered? Mar 12, 2024 In recent years, new voter registration and voter address updates have surged—due largely to California’s new process for automatic voter registration. In a presentation of a new report, PPIC researcher Eric McGhee will outline the ways in which registration reforms have increased or maintained the voter rolls and join report co-author Mindy Romero in discussing efforts needed to improve voter engagement.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 23, 2024 The latest survey tracks voter preferences and enthusiasm in the run-up to California’s March 5 primary. It gauges opinions about local, state, and national economic conditions and views of the state budget. It also examines views on the situation at the US–Mexico border as well as the role the US should play in conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
event A Conversation with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas Jan 24, 2024 Join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye for a discussion with California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas about his priorities as a legislative leader and his vision for California’s future.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 7, 2023 PPIC’s latest survey gauges voting preferences in advance of the March 2024 primary and examines Californians’ views on economic conditions, homelessness, and housing costs. It also explores approval of federal officials and opinions about the role the US should play in the Israel–Hamas conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. PPIC researchers Lauren Mora and Deja Thomas will discuss key findings and takeaways.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Nov 9, 2023 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ perceptions of their personal financial well-being. In addition to exploring concern about paying bills and saving for college and retirement, it examines job security and satisfaction and gauges support for labor unions. PPIC researchers Dean Bonner and Deja Thomas will discuss key findings and takeaways.
event A Conversation with Leon Panetta Nov 7, 2023 As we move into a consequential election year, the importance of leadership is top of mind for Californians. Former secretary of defense and White House chief of staff Leon Panetta will join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye for a wide-ranging discussion about leading through the critical challenges facing the state and nation.
event Bridging California’s Digital Divide Jul 18, 2023 The pandemic highlighted longstanding gaps in reliable internet access and spurred unprecedented investments in broadband. What are the barriers to digital access across California’s diverse communities? How can we leverage recent funding to overcome obstacles and ensure digital equity? Join us for a multi-day conference about these critical issues.
