event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Nov 18, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the economy, income inequality, and their personal finances. It also looks at job satisfaction and opinions on policies related to higher education, the safety net, job training, and health care. PPIC researchers will discuss key findings from the survey.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Nov 9, 2021 Our latest survey examines views on the state’s economy as well as residents’ perspectives on their employment and personal finances.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government May 26, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on Governor Newsom’s job performance in light of a likely recall election, along with views on providing stimulus checks and other funds to certain households. It also gauges approval for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as well as support for the 2021 Equality Act.
blog post Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Shirley Weber By Mary Severance Apr 14, 2021 Secretary of State Weber discusses her longstanding commitment to broadening voter participation and talks about how California can continue to boost turnout.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Apr 1, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views of efforts to recall Governor Newsom, state budget priorities, and housing affordability. It also gauges support for the federal stimulus package and for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Report California’s Political Geography 2020 By Eric McGhee Feb 24, 2020 California still leans Democratic overall, but independents are leaning Republican in many areas of the state. A closer look suggests that registering all eligible residents to vote could moderate more partisan places. Views on specific issues also follow their own geographic patterns.
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 Two California Leaders Join PPIC Board of Directors By Mark Baldassare Sep 12, 2019 PPIC welcomes Karen Skelton and Helen Iris Torres as the newest members of its board.
blog post California 2020: Census and Elections Are Important to Californians By Alyssa Dykman, Lynette Ubois Jun 12, 2019 With the next national census and the presidential election coming up next year, overwhelming majorities of Californians place great importance on participating in them.
blog post Video: Preparing California for Census 2020 By Mary Severance Apr 1, 2019 At a recent PPIC event, a group of experts discussed how state and local governments, community organizations, philanthropy, researchers, the business community, and other stakeholders can work together to ensure that California is ready for next year’s census.
