blog post Californians and the 2020 Election By Mark Baldassare Sep 17, 2019 PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare discusses some key differences between the state’s voters and nonvoters--and what this means for the 2020 election and California’s future.
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.
blog post Democrats View Environmental Policy as Critical in Upcoming Primary By Alyssa Dykman Aug 22, 2019 With California’s presidential primary a little more than six months away, climate change is emerging as a defining issue for voters in 2020.
press release Record-High Share of Californians Concerned About Global Warming Making Wildfires More Severe Jul 29, 2019
blog post Skills-based Immigration and California’s Workforce By Joseph Hayes Jun 17, 2019 The immigration plan recently announced by the White House prioritizes immigrants with higher levels of education. What might this mean for California immigration overall and for the state’s workforce?
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Mary Severance Jun 14, 2019 PPIC’s latest statewide survey highlights Californians’ views on the 2020 presidential election, the economic strain caused by housing costs, school vaccinations, and other timely topics.
blog post Californians’ Views of Immigration Policy—Now and Then By Dean Bonner Mar 20, 2019 When it comes to immigration policy, public opinion in California differs from that in the nation overall and also has shifted over time.
blog post Californians Deeply Divided on Leaders—But Show Signs of Optimism By Dean Bonner Mar 11, 2019 PPIC’s latest statewide survey shows that while Californians are divided along partisan lines in their opinions of Governor Newsom and President Trump, they are optimistic that Americans of different political views can come together and work out their differences.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Steven Bliss Feb 13, 2019 Californians overwhelmingly support Governor Newsom's budget proposal, including spending for education and health and human services, and most are optimistic about the direction of their state.
blog post What Approval Ratings Say about Jerry Brown’s Legacy By Mark Baldassare Dec 17, 2018 One of Jerry Brown's most important legacies as governor of California is the role he played in restoring the public's confidence in state government.