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 Higher Education Dec 9, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC'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 raising revenues. It also looks at access, student preparation, and the importance of diversity in higher education. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from the Arjay and Frances Miller Foundation, the Flora Family Foundation, John and Louise Bryson, Walter Hewlett, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Oct 27, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on the presidential and US Senate races as well as four ballot propositions: a state school bond, an extension of a tax increase on high incomes, a cigarette tax increase, and marijuana legalization. It also looks at attitudes toward the political parties and trust in government. PPIC researcher David Kordus will outline these and other key findings. This 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 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 Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 3, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on the initiative process and the importance of several issues likely to be on the November 2016 ballot. It gauges voters' satisfaction with their choice of presidential candidates, as well as their perceptions of climate change and economic inequality. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Jul 30, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' concerns about climate change and their attitudes toward state policies aimed at addressing it. It also examines views on energy policy, air pollution, and the current drought. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings from PPIC's annual survey on Californians and the environment. This research was supported with funding from The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, the Heising-Simons Foundation, and the Pisces Foundation.
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 Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 23, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' perceptions of major reforms being implemented in the state's public K–12 schools: the Local Control Funding Formula, the Common Core State Standards, and the Smarter Balanced assessments. It also examines concerns about educational inequities and views on school funding and revenues. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings. This survey was conducted with funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, the Silver Giving Foundation, and the Stuart Foundation.
