blog post A Message from PPIC’s Board Chair By Steven A. Merksamer Mar 18, 2022 Steven Merksamer honors president and CEO Mark Baldassare for his years of service and discusses the transition to new leadership when Mark steps down at the end of 2022.
Report Federal Formula Grants: Federal Highway Programs By Tim Ransdell, Shervin Boloorian Feb 1, 2003 This report seeks to enlighten the debate over changes in highway apportionment formulas as Congress prepares to reauthorize the nation’s principal transportation laws. It is meant to be an informational tool for congressional members and staff, state and local government entities, advocacy groups, news media, and other interested parties.
blog post California’s Economy—Past, Present, and Future By Sarah Bohn Feb 29, 2024 As part on an ongoing series celebrating PPIC's 30th anniversary, Sarah Bohn—who directs the new PPIC Economic Policy Center—reflects on key trends and transformations in the state's economy over the last three decades.
blog post In Memoriam: Michael Maa By Mark Baldassare Aug 1, 2022 We are deeply saddened to share the news that our colleague and friend Michael Maa has passed away. Michael has been the heart and soul of the PPIC community since joining us in 2005.
blog post Steven Merksamer Named Chair of PPIC Board By Mark Baldassare Sep 13, 2018 Steven Merksamer is the new chair of PPIC’s board of directors.
blog post In Memoriam: Margaret Weston By Mark Baldassare Jul 29, 2014 It is with profound sadness that I share the news that a beloved PPIC colleague, Maggie Weston, has passed away.
blog post In Memoriam: Phil Isenberg By Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Ellen Hanak Oct 27, 2023 Remembering Phil Isenberg, an exceptional public servant. A highly valued member of both the PPIC Board of Directors and the PPIC Water Policy Center Advisory Council, his wise counsel will inform our work far into the future.
Occasional Paper, Report Considerations Regarding the Possible Merger of the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission By Paul Lewis Oct 30, 2001 Testimony before the California State Senate Select Committee on Bay Area Infrastructure, Oakland, California, October 30, 2001.
Occasional Paper, Report Changing the Order of Things: Six Proposals for Local Finance Reform By Paul Lewis, Fred Silva May 19, 2000 Prepared for the Center for State and Local Taxation Conference on Local Finance Reform, University of California, Davis, May 19, 2000.
Occasional Paper, Report Growth Challenges and Local Government Finance: A Primer for the Sacramento Valley By Paul Lewis, Fred Silva Sep 1, 2001 Prepared for Valley Vision, September 2001.