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 California’s Missing Voters Jul 11, 2017 Despite an uptick in voter participation for last year's election, concerns about low voter turnout in California persist and have prompted a number of recent reforms. What are the root causes of the state's disappointing registration and turnout rates? Which solutions hold the most promise, and what can we expect from the reforms that have already been adopted? PPIC researcher Eric McGhee will outline findings from a new report.
event A Conversation with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Jun 13, 2017 California’s attorney general, Xavier Becerra, will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare to discuss the challenges and opportunities of his role as the state’s top lawyer and his approach to timely issues from public safety to 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 Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 20, 2017 About the ProgramPPIC's 13th annual statewide survey on Californians and K–12 education tracks opinions on educational quality and school funding. It also examines views on immigration enforcement and public schools, vouchers and charter schools, early childhood education, 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 Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, the Silver Giving Foundation, and the Stuart Foundation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 23, 2017 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on President Trump and Congress, as well as their preferences on immigration policy, terrorism and security, and government regulation. It also covers state issues, including attitudes toward elected officials, high-speed rail, and water infrastructure. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from the James Irvine Foundation, the California Endowment, and the PPIC Donor Circle.
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 A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership Jan 17, 2017 About the Program What are the most pressing issues the legislature should address in the next session? The four leaders of the California Legislature—Kevin de León, president pro tem, California State Senate; Jean Fuller, Republican leader, California State Senate; Chad Mayes, Republican leader, California State Assembly; and Anthony Rendon, speaker, California State Assembly—will talk about their priorities and why these issues are important to California's future.
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.
