blog post Majorities Favor State Government Downsizing By Mark Baldassare Sep 30, 2014 The September PPIC Statewide Survey reveals surprising news about the voters’ overall mood this year.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Oct 26, 2022 Key findings include: Proposition 30 on reducing greenhouse gas emissions has lost ground in the past month, with support among likely voters now falling short of a majority. Democrats hold an overall edge across the state's competitive districts; the outcomes could determine which party controls the US House of Representatives. Four in ten likely voters are satisfied with how democracy is working in the US. Many Californians have negative perceptions of their personal finances and the US economy this election season.
blog post An Early Look at the November Election By Mark Baldassare Apr 10, 2024 With California's November ballot taking shape, we examine how the state's voters are feeling about races for president, the US Senate, and the House of Representatives.
Fact Sheet Californians’ Attitudes Toward Marijuana Legalization By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner Apr 22, 2015
blog post Voters’ Wish List for the Next Election Cycle By Mark Baldassare Nov 10, 2022 California’s citizens’ initiative process remains popular as a way of addressing the state’s most important challenges. But voters believe that the system has certain shortcomings and should be reformed.
blog post A Cautionary Tale for Fiscal Reformers By Mark Baldassare Oct 23, 2014 Given the widespread support for the idea of a rainy day fund in earlier PPIC polls, why is Proposition 2 struggling to achieve majority support?
event The Impact of Proposition 47 on Crime and Recidivism Jun 21, 2018 Passed by voters in November 2014, Proposition 47 is the subject of much debate. While supporters applaud the shift in resources from incarceration toward treatment programs, opponents express concern about the law’s effects on public safety. Did the reduced reliance on incarceration affect crime rates? Did the policy succeed in lowering recidivism?
