blog post The Politics of Leaving California By Eric McGhee, Hans Johnson Oct 17, 2022 California has seen multiple years of population decline, driven in part by a growing number of people leaving the state. Political differences as to the role of government in society could be a factor in some migration decisions.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Vicki Hsieh Sep 23, 2022 With the midterm election approaching, researchers Rachel Lawler and Dean Bonner discuss new PPIC Statewide Survey findings on key state ballot measures, competitive US House districts, and issues that could shape election outcomes.
press release A Strong Majority Approve of Prop 1, and Prop 30 Has Majority Support; About One-Third Support Prop 27 Sep 14, 2022
blog post Higher Education: The Economic Engine of California By Mark Baldassare Jul 21, 2022 An overwhelming majority of Californians say having a four-year college degree is important for economic and financial success. How do residents view education funding and other investments in helping students prepare for and complete college?
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas May 25, 2022 Key finding include: Rising prices, the economy, and housing are the top issues for Californians. Most approve of the $18 billion package that Governor Newsom has proposed to address inflation. Majorities think the nation is headed in the wrong direction and anticipate bad economic times in the next year. For the November midterm elections, most likely voters favor the Democratic candidate in their House district and prefer a candidate who wants Roe v. Wade kept in place.
blog post Most California Voters Say “We Know Best” By Mark Baldassare May 25, 2022 A majority of likely voters believe that policy choices made through the citizens’ initiative process are probably better than those made by state lawmakers.
press release A Majority of California Likely Voters Would Vote for the Democratic Candidate in Their House District May 25, 2022
press release More than Four in Ten Parents Say Their Children Have Fallen Behind Academically during the Pandemic Apr 27, 2022
blog post Likely Voters Are Uneasy as California Shifts from Pandemic to Endemic By Mark Baldassare Apr 27, 2022 As California gears up for its third statewide election in three years, the political landscape is shaped by changing views on COVID-19, education, and the economy.
event COVID in California: What Have We Learned about Ensuring an Equitable Recovery? Mar 30, 2022 This March marks the two-year anniversary of the first pandemic-related lockdowns in California. We have now endured several waves of the virus and faced numerous, shifting challenges. What lessons have emerged in the key area of economic recovery? How can we move forward and address major concerns still facing California? Join PPIC vice president and senior fellow Lande Ajose in a wide-ranging discussion with Michael Tubbs, founder of End Poverty in California and former mayor of Stockton, CA.
