event A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership Jan 28, 2016 About the Program What are the most pressing issues the legislature should address in the next session? Kevin de León, senate president pro tem, and Chad Mayes, assembly Republican leader, will talk about their priorities and why these issues are important to California's future.
event Corrections Realignment in California Jun 28, 2013 About the ProgramCalifornia has made historic changes to its public safety system by moving key responsibilities from the state to the counties. This change has dramatically reduced the state's prison population, put new stress on county jails and probation departments, and raised public safety concerns. PPIC research fellow Magnus Lofstrom will provide an overview of realignment to date, and a panel of corrections leaders will discuss challenges and opportunities for state and local officials.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Nicole Willcoxon Jan 27, 2010 Some findings of the current survey: Two-thirds of Californians would pay higher taxes to avoid cuts in K–12 funding. Seventy percent support spending cuts in prisons and corrections. Tom Campbell is ahead in the Senate primary race among Republican likely voters. Meg Whitman’s lead grows in the primary race for governor. Job Approval Ratings: President Obama Governor Schwarzenegger California State Legislature U.S. Congress Senator Boxer Senator Feinstein Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama Governor Schwarzenegger California State Legislature U.S. Congress Senator Boxer Senator Feinstein Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California Economic Outlook for California Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California Economic Outlook for California This survey is supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
blog post California’s Quietest Reform By Eric McGhee Feb 10, 2014 California has adopted a lot of high-profile political reforms recently, including a new way of drawing district lines and a radically open primary system. But there’s another reform that is transforming the state legislature without attracting nearly as much national attention.
blog post Californians’ Views of Political Outsiders By Mark Baldassare Dec 9, 2015 One early surprise in the 2016 presidential election: the strength of polling support for primary candidates who have never held elected office. What are the political ramifications of this emerging national trend for the 2016 California elections?
blog post What Does the Repeal of Net Neutrality Mean for California Schools? By Justin Goss, Niu Gao Jul 11, 2018 California’s K–12 schools increasingly rely on internet service for instruction and test administration—what does repealing net neutrality mean for them?
blog post Video: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla By Vicki Hsieh Apr 12, 2021 Senator Padilla talks about what he hopes to accomplish in Washington and the importance of federal policymakers’ efforts on COVID-19 relief, infrastructure, and immigration reform.
blog post America’s College Promise: An Opportunity for California By Kevin Cook May 5, 2016 Proposals to provide free community college have clearly resonated with a broad coalition of voters, policymakers, and advocacy groups.
blog post Civic Education Is Essential to California’s Future By Tani Cantil-Sakauye Aug 28, 2023 Today’s students are tomorrow’s voters, leaders, and problem solvers. PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye reflects on the importance of civic education in preparing young people to engage with elections, public policy, and other elements of a democratic society.
