event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 14, 2018 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ views of the post-election landscape, including opinions on the new Congress, the state’s fiscal and policy priorities, income inequality, and immigration. In addition to tracking approval of state and federal leaders, the survey examines perceptions of Governor-Elect Newsom’s plans for California. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Future Dec 2, 2014 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' views of the future of their state—both near– and long–term. It touches on the post–election landscape, including the state budget and water policy. It also examines opinions on tax extensions, health care, higher education, and climate change. PPIC associate survey director Dean Bonner will highlight the findings, followed by a wide-ranging panel discussion on the most pressing issues facing the Golden State. The survey was funded by the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the California Postsecondary Education Commission Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, and the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
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 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.
blog post Budget Surplus Divides Californians By Dean Bonner Jun 2, 2022 While most Californians hold an optimistic view of the state budget, they are divided on how to spend a historically large surplus.
Occasional Paper, Report Making Health Policy at the Ballot Box: Californians and the November 2004 Election By Mark Baldassare, Renatta DeFever, Kristy Michaud Feb 23, 2005 With funding from The California Endowment, Woodland Hills, California, February 23, 2005.
Occasional Paper, Report Californians’ Support for Structural Reforms and Public Priorities By Mark Baldassare Jan 22, 2004 Testimony for the Public Hearing on the Roadmap for Reform, Little Hoover Commission, State Capitol Building, Sacramento, California, January 22, 2004.
Report California’s Political Reforms: A Brief History By Eric McGhee Apr 30, 2015 How does political reform happen in California? This report explores the dynamics that led to recent redistricting and primary system overhauls. It finds that the keys to success or failure are the coalitions policymakers build—and the tools they can use to fight or promote reform. This research was supported with funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
Report California 2025: It’s Your Choice By Ellen Hanak, Mark Baldassare Jun 1, 2005 PPIC’s California 2025 research study found that trends and forces are building that, left unchecked, could seriously erode the quality of life in California in the next two decades. The study concludes that is imperative for policymakers and others who influence policy in the state to begin asking some hard questions and making some well-informed, careful choices now. California 2025: It’s Your Choice describes the trends, shows where they’re leading, and puts some options on the table to stimulate a discussion starting with the simple, but difficult, question: What kind of California do you want?
