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 the Environment Jul 28, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' opinions on climate change and state policies aimed at addressing it, including the landmark AB 32. It also examines views on energy policy, air pollution, and water—as well as the November election. PPIC researcher David Kordus will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Pisces Foundation, and the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government May 26, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey gauges Californians' preferences in the presidential and US Senate races. It also looks at attitudes toward marijuana legalization and the two major political parties, as well as views on the state budget situation—including the governor's revised budget. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. The 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.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 21, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's 12th annual statewide survey on Californians and K–12 education tracks opinions on educational quality and inequity as well as state and local school funding. It also examines views on early childhood education, the state's new academic standards and assessments, and the Local Control Funding Formula. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings. The survey was supported with funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment, the Silver Giving Foundation, and the Stuart Foundation. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event California’s Exclusive Electorate Mar 30, 2016 About the ProgramOnly half of California adults can be expected to vote in this year’s presidential election, and they are likely to be very different from those who do not vote—in their demographic and economic backgrounds and in their political attitudes. PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare will outline the findings of a new report, California’s Exclusive Electorate: Who Votes and Why It Matters. A panel of experts and leaders will discuss the challenges of improving participation in elections. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
event Governing in a Time of Change Nov 19, 2015 About the Program Once again, the Golden State is transforming itself—in ways that will affect the lives of all Californians. Economic innovation, climate change, and demographic shifts are altering the state's social, political, and fiscal landscape. And major policy reforms in education, health, and corrections are only accelerating the pace of change. Please join us for a conversation with past and present state leaders about the unique challenges and opportunities of governing in a time of change.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Jun 4, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC president, CEO, and survey director Mark Baldassare will have a conversation with John Myers, senior editor of KQED's California politics and government desk, about the findings of PPIC’s latest survey. The survey looks at Californians' views of the drought and the state's response to it. It also gauges support for the governor's revised budget and his proposed state Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as several tax proposals. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
event Civic Engagement and Voter Turnout Apr 15, 2015 About the Program Over the past 20 years, voter turnout in California has been slipping. The state is struggling with a gap between those who vote and the rest of the population. Join us as we focus on the reforms that are under way—and others California should consider—to reverse these troubling trends. The event will begin with a conversation between PPIC President Mark Baldassare and Secretary of State Alex Padilla, followed by a panel discussion with experts and elected leaders.
event California—State of Change Dec 3, 2014 About the ProgramAfter years of economic turmoil, California has entered a period of reform and reinvention. Electoral innovations, major changes to our corrections and health care systems, and renewed leadership in climate and energy policy—these changes will affect the lives of all Californians. Will they result in a better future for the Golden State? This December, as California's newly elected leaders develop their policy agendas for 2015, the Public Policy Institute of California will host a wide–ranging discussion about the future Californians want and the policy choices needed to achieve it.
