blog post California’s Recovery Backslides By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Jan 29, 2021 The number of jobs in California declined last month for the first time since April. Overall, jobs statewide are down 8% compared to a year ago, with face-to-face service sectors being the hardest hit.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Stephanie Barton Oct 28, 2020 PPIC’s Rachel Lawler and Mark Baldassare discuss a new statewide survey that examines Californians’ views on the top issues facing the state, key November ballot measures, and the presidential election.
blog post Most Californians Favor Newsom’s Budget Proposal By Rachel Lawler Feb 7, 2022 The governor’s proposed state budget has the support of a solid majority of Californians as does the COVID-19 Emergency Response Package included in his spending plan.
blog post The Digital Divide Has Narrowed but Still Affects California’s Children By Paulette Cha, Niu Gao Aug 10, 2021 California has made progress over the past year, but many children—particularly those in low-income families—still lag behind their peers in technology access.
press release Voters Remain Divided on “Split Roll” Property Tax; Reinstating Affirmative Action Still Trails Oct 21, 2020
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 24, 2022 In the latest survey, PPIC examines whether Californians support the US imposing economic sanctions on Russia in the face of potentially higher energy prices. The survey also probes views on financial hardship amid rising inflation, along with opinions on housing affordability and the presence of homeless people in local communities. Associate survey director Dean Bonner will present key findings and discuss takeaways.
