blog post Video: California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund By Chansonette Buck Jul 18, 2024 PPIC researcher Joseph Hayes presents new findings on the role of federal pandemic funds in helping close California's digital divide and discusses prospects for sustaining momentum now that this funding has ended.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Jul 18, 2024 As California grapples with wildfires and record heat, PPIC’s latest survey focuses on local, state, and national environmental issues. The survey gauges the importance of environmental issues for California voters, tracks climate change perceptions and policy preferences, and explores views on a range of ocean, coast, and marine life issues. Lauren Mora will outline key findings and discuss takeaways with Deja Thomas.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Jul 17, 2024 Key findings from the survey include: Californians name climate change, wildfires, and water supply as the top environmental issues. Nearly half of Californians are very concerned about home insurance costs rising due to climate risks. About two in three Californians are unprepared for a disaster. A majority of likely voters favor a $10 billion bond for climate resiliency projects.