press release Two in Three Likely Voters Support Prop 1, the March Ballot Measure on Behavioral Health Services Dec 6, 2023
blog post Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta By Stephanie Barton Nov 13, 2023 Former secretary of defense and White House chief of staff Leon Panetta will join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye for a wide-ranging discussion about leading through the critical challenges facing the state and nation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Nov 9, 2023 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ perceptions of their personal financial well-being. In addition to exploring concern about paying bills and saving for college and retirement, it examines job security and satisfaction and gauges support for labor unions. PPIC researchers Dean Bonner and Deja Thomas will discuss key findings and takeaways.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Nov 8, 2023 Key findings include: A record-high 71 percent of Californians believe that children growing up in the state today will be worse off financially than their parents. Three in ten workers fear losing their jobs to new technology like artificial intelligence. A majority say that California will have bad economic times in the next 12 months; about half approve of how Governor Newsom is handling jobs and the economy.
blog post A Third of Californians View Both Political Parties Negatively By Lauren Mora Oct 31, 2023 With a highly consequential election year just around the corner, a growing share of Californians—now one in three--have an unfavorable view of both major political parties. Seven in ten Californians believe that a third major party is needed, an increase from four years ago.
blog post Californians See Problems at the Border but Sympathize with Migrants By Lauren Mora, Dean Bonner Oct 12, 2023 Nearly two in three Californians think the situation at the US-Mexico border is either a crisis or a major problem, while an overwhelming majority are sympathetic to people from other countries who travel to the US border in an attempt to enter the country.
blog post Californians Hold Dismal Views of the US Supreme Court By Dean Bonner Oct 5, 2023 As a new US Supreme Court term begins, more than two in three Californians disapprove of the court. Views of the Supreme Court—as well as of some recent decisions—vary widely across party lines.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Sep 27, 2023 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on economic conditions and their personal finances. It also looks at approval of state and federal officials, preferences for the 2024 elections, and opinions on mental health and immigration policy. Survey analyst Deja Thomas will present key findings and discuss takeaways with associate survey director Dean Bonner.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Sep 26, 2023 PPIC's latest survey finds that almost nine in ten Californians believe there is a mental health crisis in the US. Also, most Californians are now less comfortable making a major purchase like a home or a car compared to six months ago.
