event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Sep 19, 2024 With the November election fast approaching, PPIC’s latest survey tracks voter preferences in the presidential race and in California’s US Senate and House races. It also gauges levels of support for the ten state propositions on the ballot. The survey includes questions about Californians’ economic outlook and their trust in government. Deja Thomas will outline key findings and discuss takeaways with Dean Bonner.
blog post Video: Learning from CalFresh Pandemic Boosts By Stephanie Barton Sep 17, 2024 PPIC researcher Tess Thorman discusses a new report that explores how increased CalFresh food assistance benefits affected eligible households during the pandemic—and what this experience means for addressing economic downturns in the future.
blog post How Has California’s K–12 Education Landscape Changed over the Past Thirty Years? By Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune, Iwunze Ugo Sep 13, 2024 As part of an ongoing series commemorating PPIC's 30th anniversary, researchers Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune, and Iwunze Ugo reflect on the major developments that have shaped K–12 education over the past three decades as well as key challenges that lie ahead.