blog post Video: A Conversation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta By Stephanie Barton May 31, 2023 PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye talks with Attorney General Bonta about key issues he has taken on during his two years in office as well as his priorities looking ahead.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Lunna Lopes Oct 24, 2018 Key findings from the current survey: Gavin Newsom remains ahead of John Cox in the governor’s race; Dianne Feinstein continues to lead Kevin de León in the race for US Senate. Two closely watched ballot initiatives—Prop 6, which would repeal recent gas tax increases, and Prop 10, which would expand local rent control authority—are trailing. A majority of likely voters favor the Democratic candidate in their US House district—and Democrats are more likely than Republicans to be enthusiastic about voting.
press release Likely Voters Divided on Temporary Extension of Proposition 30—Most Support Cigarette Tax Sep 30, 2015
blog post The Gender Gap in California Politics By Dean Bonner Apr 5, 2018 Since 2014, support for Democratic candidates among female likely voters in California has surged. Will women voters make a pivotal difference in midterm elections?
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?
press release Newsom Solidifies Lead, Cox Gains Ground, Feinstein Maintains Edge over de León Mar 21, 2018
blog post Commentary: What Do We Need to Learn about Preventing Mass Shootings? By Heather Harris Sep 29, 2022 Mass shootings have grown more prevalent over time. Reversing this trend will involve evidence-based approaches to protecting public spaces, stopping would-be shooters, and addressing how weapons are acquired.
blog post Video: PPIC Survey Examines Election Landscape By Linda Strean Dec 7, 2015 Climate change/energy, political landscape, fiscal/governance reform, health & human services, K-12 education, economy, population, water