blog post Californians Deeply Divided on Leaders—But Show Signs of Optimism By Dean Bonner Mar 11, 2019 PPIC’s latest statewide survey shows that while Californians are divided along partisan lines in their opinions of Governor Newsom and President Trump, they are optimistic that Americans of different political views can come together and work out their differences.
Report Coordinating California’s Higher Education System By Paul Warren Mar 6, 2019 Establishing an independent council to provide leadership, expertise, and coordination across sectors of higher education would help California better meet student and workforce needs. This brief report outlines key considerations for building a successful council.
blog post Video: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership By Mary Severance Feb 4, 2019 Toni Atkins, president pro tem of the California State Senate, talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about key challenges and opportunities facing California and how state policymakers can address them.
blog post Interactive: A Look at Child Poverty across California By Caroline Danielson, Vicki Hsieh Jan 30, 2019 Governor Newsom’s first budget proposal boosts safety net programs that play an essential role in lowering child poverty in the California.
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.
blog post One Step Closer to a Statewide Educational Data System By Jacob Jackson Jan 17, 2019 California is one of only a handful of states lacking a data system that follows students’ progress from K-12 through postsecondary education and into the workforce.
blog post Election Takeaways: Golden State of Mind By Mark Baldassare Dec 14, 2018 Record-high voter turnout, a "blue wave" of Democratic victories, and a diverse group of officeholders are among the key takeaways from California's 2018 election.
blog post 2020 Census: Counting the Sacramento Area By Tess Thorman, Vicki Hsieh, Sarah Bohn Nov 28, 2018 PPIC's interactive maps show how factors such as young children, minority groups, housing conditions, and internet access make getting an accurate count in the 2020 Census in California challenging. We focus here on the Sacramento area.
blog post Californians’ Priorities for the Next Governor By Mark Baldassare Nov 19, 2018 The 2018 election was a sweeping success for Democrats in California. What will Californians' priorities be for Governor-elect Newsom?
blog post New Term Limits Add Stability to the State Legislature By Eric McGhee Nov 12, 2018 Proposition 28, passed by California voters in 2012, relaxed term limits and has provided some stability to both chambers of the state legislature.