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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

About the Program
PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the presidential and US Senate races as well as four ballot propositions: a state school bond, an extension of a tax increase on high incomes, a cigarette tax increase, and marijuana legalization. It also looks at attitudes toward the initiative process and perceptions of immigration policy proposals. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings.

This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle.

Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.

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A Pragmatic Reason to Protect Freshwater Fish

By Ellen Hanak, Jeffrey Mount, Peter Moyle

When species make the endangered species list, we’ve not only failed them, we’ve made it harder to manage water during drought. 

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New Era for Initiatives?

By Mark Baldassare

The drop-off in state propositions and citizens’ initiatives—which have often captured media attention and voter interest in the past—may mark the beginning of a trend with profound implications for voter engagement and state policymaking.

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Californians’ Racial Attitudes and the Reparations Task Force

By Mark Baldassare

The state's Reparations Task Force recently issued recommendations for how California might compensate and apologize for slavery and its lasting effects on African Americans. What do Californians think about racism, race relations, and this task force?

Statewide Survey

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Nicole Willcoxon

Some findings of the current survey:

  • A record high 81 percent of residents think the state’s budget situation is a big problem.
  • Californians are divided about legalizing marijuana but a majority approves its medical use.
  • Senator Barbara Boxer leads all three potential GOP opponents in hypothetical November matchups.
  • Support for Meg Whitman has plunged 23 points in two months in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

Job Approval Ratings:
President Obama
Governor Schwarzenegger
California State Legislature
U.S. Congress
Senator Boxer
Senator Feinstein

 
 
 
This survey is supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.

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