event Preparing California for Census 2020 Mar 25, 2019 The 2020 Census is fast approaching. With political representation and billions in federal funds on the line, the importance of an accurate count cannot be overstated. Is California prepared? This event will feature distinguished leaders and experts from the state and local levels, assessing readiness and discussing the actions needed to ensure an accurate census next year.
event A Conversation with Chief of Staff Ann O’Leary Feb 27, 2019 As new leadership begins shaping policy in Sacramento and national leaders engage in contentious debates, California faces substantial opportunities and challenges. Ann O’Leary, chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, will join PPIC’s Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about the most pressing issues that state leaders must address—now and in the future.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 7, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on state spending and the governor’s first budget proposal. It also tracks approval of state and federal elected officials and opinions on immigration, race relations, and the partial government shutdown. PPIC researcher Alyssa Dykman will outline these and other key findings.
event A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership Jan 30, 2019 What are the most pressing issues the legislature should address this year? Join us as Toni Atkins, president pro tem of the California State Senate, talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about some of the key challenges and opportunities facing California and how state policymakers can work to address them.
event Academic Progress for English Learners Jan 24, 2019 Many of California’s K–12 students are English Learners—some have been in US schools since kindergarten, while others are new to US schools and may be refugees or unaccompanied minors. Researchers Laura Hill and Megan Hopkins will outline findings from a new report that looks at academic progress among different kinds of English Learners and the factors associated with their successes and struggles.
event Higher Education as a Driver of Economic Mobility Dec 12, 2018 Higher education is one of the main ways that Californians—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—can move up the income ladder. But too few Californians earn a college degree. PPIC researcher Sarah Bohn will outline findings from a new report that looks at the numerous benefits of a college degree, the challenges of improving college completion, and how to build upon recent progress and promote upward economic mobility for all Californians.
event New Insights into California Arrests: Trends, Disparities, and County Differences Dec 4, 2018 Crime, policing, and community relations are the subject of heated debates, but little is known about the very first step in the criminal justice process—arrests. Who is arrested in California and what are they arrested for? How have these patterns changed over time? How do they differ across the state?
event A Conversation with Candidates for United States Senate Oct 17, 2018 One of California’s US Senate seats will be on the ballot in November. The candidates—California state senator Kevin de León and US Senator Dianne Feinstein—talked with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about their visions for California and the nation.
event The 2020 Census and Political Representation in California Oct 11, 2018 If the 2020 Census does a poor job reaching Californians who are traditionally hard to count, the state could easily lose one of its 53 seats in the House of Representatives. Three in four residents belong to at least one of the populations that tend to be undercounted: children, young men, Latinos, African Americans, and renters. PPIC researcher Eric McGhee outlined a new report that draws on population trends and research on past undercounts to develop plausible scenarios for 2020.
