event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Future Dec 2, 2014 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' views of the future of their state—both near– and long–term. It touches on the post–election landscape, including the state budget and water policy. It also examines opinions on tax extensions, health care, higher education, and climate change. PPIC associate survey director Dean Bonner will highlight the findings, followed by a wide-ranging panel discussion on the most pressing issues facing the Golden State. The survey was funded by the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the California Postsecondary Education Commission Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, and the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
event A 2020 Election Preview Oct 6, 2020 With one month to go before a highly consequential election, what does the political landscape look like in California and the nation? A panel of top political journalists will discuss emerging themes and issues, and assess the nation’s readiness for a pandemic election.
event Governing in a Time of Change Nov 19, 2015 About the Program Once again, the Golden State is transforming itself—in ways that will affect the lives of all Californians. Economic innovation, climate change, and demographic shifts are altering the state's social, political, and fiscal landscape. And major policy reforms in education, health, and corrections are only accelerating the pace of change. Please join us for a conversation with past and present state leaders about the unique challenges and opportunities of governing in a time of change.
Fact Sheet California’s New Electoral Reforms: The Fall Election By Eric McGhee, Daniel Krimm Nov 8, 2012
blog post Video: 2022 Election Preview By Vicki Hsieh Oct 14, 2022 Jennifer Medina, national politics reporter at The New York Times, talks about the priorities and mood of California’s electorate with Tamara Keith, White House correspondent at National Public Radio, Christine Mai-Duc, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Terry Tang, editorial page editor at The Los Angeles Times.
blog post Budget Surplus Divides Californians By Dean Bonner Jun 2, 2022 While most Californians hold an optimistic view of the state budget, they are divided on how to spend a historically large surplus.
Occasional Paper, Report Crisis of Confidence: Leadership and Reform in Los Angeles County By Mark Baldassare Jul 30, 2003 Keynote Speech at Town Hall Los Angeles, July 2003
blog post Anxious California Voters Will Weigh In on Climate Policy this Fall By Mark Baldassare Jul 27, 2022 Amid widespread public concern about the effects of climate change, a November ballot measure would provide funding for programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the tax on personal income over $2 million.
blog post Commentary: California’s Top-Two Primary, Explained By Eric McGhee Jun 6, 2018 The California governor’s race and all its key House races will feature a Democrat against a Republican in the fall campaign. What would normally be an unremarkable statement counts as breaking news for California.
