blog post Do Californians Support the Proposed School Bond? By Dean Bonner Oct 31, 2019 Slightly more than half of likely voters approve of the school bond measure that will be on the March 2020 ballot, but support varies across regions.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Mary Severance Oct 8, 2019 PPIC’s latest statewide survey looks at the 2020 Democratic presidential primary in California as well as residents’ views on the general direction of the state, the performance of federal and state elected officials, and other timely issues.
press release California’s 2020 Democratic Primary Is a Three-Way Race, but Many Voters Would Consider a Different Candidate Oct 2, 2019
Report California’s Exclusive Electorate: A New Look at Who Votes and Why It Matters By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Sep 16, 2019 The people who go to the polls in California are very different from those who don't—a gap that has far-reaching implications for our democracy and political future.
Fact Sheet California’s Prison Population By Joseph Hayes, Justin Goss, Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs Jul 22, 2019 Many of California’s inmates live in overcrowded conditions, despite successful efforts to stabilize the prison population systemwide. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the state’s prisons, highlighting the most current information on racial disparities, health costs, and other key issues.
blog post LAUSD’s Measure EE and the Parcel Tax Vote Threshold By Patrick Murphy, Jennifer Paluch Jun 3, 2019 Los Angeles voters are considering a local parcel tax, while the legislature explores a constitutional amendment that would lower the vote threshold for such measures in the future.
blog post Video: Californians and Education By Mary Severance Apr 29, 2019 In PPIC’s latest statewide survey, most Californians say they want Governor Newsom to prioritize K-12 education, while public opinion is mixed on charter schools.
blog post Californians and Their Tax Burden By Dean Bonner Apr 15, 2019 Many Californians express concerns about the system of state and local taxes—regarding both its overall fairness and how much they pay—with views differing widely along partisan lines.