blog post Tax Increases and Voter Distrust By Mark Baldassare Jul 7, 2015 Lawmakers and advocates are considering several new taxes for Californians. What do voters think about these plans?
blog post Governor’s May Revision Continues Cautious Approach By Paul Warren May 19, 2015 Governor Brown’s revised budget significantly increases spending today while maintaining a cautious approach to the future.
blog post Climate Change and California’s Future By Mark Baldassare Mar 25, 2015 In 2006, California responded to climate change with a law that committed the state to reverse the trend of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Today, California has reached another pivotal moment.
press release Most Want More Higher Education Funding—But Oppose Raising Student Fees or Taxes Dec 1, 2014
blog post Californians and the Carbon Tax By Mark Baldassare Jul 31, 2014 Some policymakers are having second thoughts about the cap-and trade program and are reconsidering a carbon tax on companies for their greenhouse gas emissions. What do Californians think?
press release Strong Support for Global Warming Law Tempered by Concerns About Gas, Electricity Prices Jul 23, 2014
press release Likely Voters Would Rather Pay Down Debt than Restore Funding for Services May 21, 2014