blog post Testimony: Most Californians Are “Pretty Happy” but a Growing Share Are “Not Too Happy” By Mark Baldassare Mar 12, 2024 Mark Baldassare, PPIC Statewide Survey director and Miller Chair in Public Policy, testified at a hearing of the Select Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes. He discussed Californians' overall happiness as well as their level of satisfaction with work, household finances, and other aspects of life.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 23, 2024 The latest survey tracks voter preferences and enthusiasm in the run-up to California’s March 5 primary. It gauges opinions about local, state, and national economic conditions and views of the state budget. It also examines views on the situation at the US–Mexico border as well as the role the US should play in conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Feb 22, 2024 Schiff, Porter, and Garvey lead in the top-two primary for the US Senate, while Trump is poised to capture all of California's delegates in the Republican presidential primary. Majorities see the situation at the US-Mexico border as a major problem.
video PPIC Economic Policy Center: Inspiring Practical Solutions that Strengthen California’s Economy By Sarah Bohn, Ashlyn Perri Jan 31, 2024 Center director Sarah Bohn talks about how the PPIC Economic Policy Center informs practical policy solutions that help create a robust, resilient state economy.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 7, 2023 PPIC’s latest survey gauges voting preferences in advance of the March 2024 primary and examines Californians’ views on economic conditions, homelessness, and housing costs. It also explores approval of federal officials and opinions about the role the US should play in the Israel–Hamas conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. PPIC researchers Lauren Mora and Deja Thomas will discuss key findings and takeaways.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Dec 6, 2023 Two in three likely voters favor Proposition 1, a March ballot measure that would restructure funding for behavioral health services in California. Nearly half believe that the United States has a responsibility to do something about the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, while a majority think Congress should authorize additional funding for Ukraine to support its war with Russia.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Nov 9, 2023 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ perceptions of their personal financial well-being. In addition to exploring concern about paying bills and saving for college and retirement, it examines job security and satisfaction and gauges support for labor unions. PPIC researchers Dean Bonner and Deja Thomas will discuss key findings and takeaways.
