blog post Realignment: Progress and Challenges By Magnus Lofstrom Jul 21, 2014 Now that realignment is approaching the three-year mark, has the reform delivered? In some important ways, yes, it has. But a fundamental issue remains.
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.
blog post The Vanishing Line-Item Veto By Eric McGhee, Paul Warren Jun 26, 2014 Many governors have gone light on line-item vetoes, but Brown’s veto numbers are low even in historical context.
blog post What’s Next for Higher Education? By Hans Johnson, Kevin Cook, Lande Ajose Jan 13, 2022 Another uncertain year is likely, even as students and the institutions they attend seek to return to some semblance of normalcy. What are key issues to watch in 2022 in improving access, completion, and equity in California’s higher education systems?
event The James Irvine Foundation Briefing SeriesStatewide Survey: Californians and the Future Dec 6, 2012
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Nov 9, 2021 Our latest survey examines views on the state’s economy as well as residents’ perspectives on their employment and personal finances.
blog post Local Water Funding in the June Primaries By Ellen Hanak, Emma Freeman Jun 18, 2014 Results of the June primary illustrate the challenges in the way California funds critical water services.
blog post School Funding, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election Year By Mark Baldassare Apr 28, 2020 Although many Californians prioritize K-12 schools for state spending, a looming recession could dampen support for ballot measures for school funding.
