Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey on the California State Budget By Mark Baldassare May 25, 2006 Some findings of the current survey Angelides and Westly are locked in a statistical dead heat among Democratic primary likely voters (35% to 32%). Thirty-three percent are still undecided. The November race is a toss-up in hypothetical contests between Schwarzenegger and Angelides (38% each) and Schwarzenegger and Westly (36% each). Strong majorities back the governor’s plans to increase spending on K-12 education (77%), reduce state debt and reserve cash (76%), and fund levee repairs (67%). But a majority of Californians (52%) disapprove of Schwarzenegger’s handling of the state budget and taxes. This is the 67th PPIC Statewide Survey and the seventh in a series about issues related to the California state budget and underlying fiscal system, made possible by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.
Occasional Paper, Report The State Budget and Local Health Services in California: Surveys of County Officials By Paul Lewis, Mark Baldassare, Mina Yaroslavsky May 6, 2004 This report represents the first comprehensive analysis of how health programs in California have fared in the context of the state’s budget situation in fiscal year 2003-2004. The findings are based on a mail survey of county officials conducted from late December 2003 through March 2004.
Occasional Paper, Report State Budget Fallout: L.A.’s Tough Choices By Mark Baldassare Mar 17, 2004 Speech at Town Hall Los Angeles, March 17, 2004.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey on the California State Budget By Mark Baldassare Jan 26, 2006 Some findings of the current survey: A large majority (68%) of Californians support the central proposal of Gov. Schwarzenegger’s recent State of the State speech—a $222 billion program for rebuilding the state’s infrastructure, financed with bonds. Education facilities (48%) are the most popular infrastructure priority, followed by transportation projects (25%), water systems (17%), jails and prisons (3%) and courts (2%). 60% of residents approve of the governor’s proposed 2006-2007 budget. But 61% also say the imbalance between state spending and revenue remains a big problem for California. Although Californians typically reject raising taxes on themselves, they find it more acceptable to raise taxes on specific subgroups, such as the richest Californians (65%) and cigarette smokers (71%). The governor’s overall approval rating improved to 40%, but approval for his handling of specific issues such as jobs and the economy (39%) and the state budget and taxes (35%) lag. This is the 63rd PPIC Statewide Survey and the sixth in a series of special surveys focusing on the California budget and fiscal system, funded by The James Irvine Foundation.
Occasional Paper, Report The State Budget and Local Health Services in California: Surveys of Local Health Officials By Mark Baldassare, Matthew Newman Sep 22, 2005 This report is the second comprehensive analysis of how local health programs in California have fared in the context of the state’s ongoing budget deficits. The findings are based on a survey of local government health officials conducted during February and March 2005 by the Public Policy Institute of California.
blog post Reconciling Signs of a Strong Economy with California’s Budgetary Woes By Julien Lafortune, Jenny Duan, Sarah Bohn Jan 24, 2024 Even as the state faces a sizeable budget deficit, job growth and low unemployment suggest a resilient state economy. Still, two areas of concern in the labor market data are worth monitoring.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Jun 5, 2023 Californians name economic conditions, homelessness, and housing as the most important issues facing the state today. A majority of Californians favor changing state environmental regulations as a way to increase housing affordability.
press release Special Survey On The State Budget: State Of Uncertainty: Californians Undecided About Primary, Divided About Leadership, Future May 25, 2006
Occasional Paper, Report Californians and the State Budget: Opinions About the Deficit and Support for Policy Options and Structural Reforms By Mark Baldassare Jul 1, 2003 Testimony before the Select Committee on Fiscal Restructuring, July 1, 2003.
