event A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Feb 4, 2021 The past year has highlighted and heightened California’s key challenges. As the state emerges from the pandemic, how can policymakers pave the way for an equitable recovery? Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation, with a special focus on the economy.
event A Conversation with Leon Panetta Jan 26, 2021 After a tragic and tumultuous year, the importance of leadership is top of mind for Californians. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion about leading through the critical challenges facing the state and nation.
event A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos Dec 10, 2020 After a year of extraordinary hardship, California still faces severe health and economic challenges. Join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare in conversation with Ana Matosantos, cabinet secretary to Governor Gavin Newsom, for a wide ranging conversation about California’s economic well-being and strategies to advance an equitable recovery in 2021 and beyond.
event A 2020 Election Preview Oct 6, 2020 With one month to go before a highly consequential election, what does the political landscape look like in California and the nation? A panel of top political journalists will discuss emerging themes and issues, and assess the nation’s readiness for a pandemic election.
event Assessing Proposition 15 Sep 23, 2020 On the ballot this November, Proposition 15 would increase funding for public schools, community colleges, and local government services by changing tax assessment of commercial and industrial property. Doing so creates a split roll property tax system, because residential property taxes would not be changed.
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 How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Sep 10, 2020 With COVID-19 threatening the November election, many states are working to increase voting by mail. In California, 15 counties have already expanded alternatives to in-person voting, and while overall voter turnout was higher, groups such as foreign-language and young voters sometimes saw declines. Outreach by trusted messengers may help in targeting low-turnout groups.
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 Proposition 47 and Racial Disparities in California Jul 1, 2020 While the COVID-19 pandemic has required changes to law enforcement and correctional policies, widespread protests over the police-involved deaths of African Americans have intensified concern about racial and ethnic disparities in our criminal justice system. In recent years, California has implemented significant reforms that, while not motivated by racial disparities, are narrowing them.
