event A Conversation with San Francisco Mayor London Breed Mar 18, 2019 San Francisco Mayor London Breed will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion about her leadership on the critical issues facing the city—from housing and homelessness to the budget and fiscal policy.
event A Conversation with Chief of Staff Ann O’Leary Feb 27, 2019 As new leadership begins shaping policy in Sacramento and national leaders engage in contentious debates, California faces substantial opportunities and challenges. Ann O’Leary, chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, will join PPIC’s Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about the most pressing issues that state leaders must address—now and in the future.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 7, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on state spending and the governor’s first budget proposal. It also tracks approval of state and federal elected officials and opinions on immigration, race relations, and the partial government shutdown. PPIC researcher Alyssa Dykman will outline these and other key findings.
event A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership Jan 30, 2019 What are the most pressing issues the legislature should address this year? Join us as Toni Atkins, president pro tem of the California State Senate, talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about some of the key challenges and opportunities facing California and how state policymakers can work to address them.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 14, 2018 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ views of the post-election landscape, including opinions on the new Congress, the state’s fiscal and policy priorities, income inequality, and immigration. In addition to tracking approval of state and federal leaders, the survey examines perceptions of Governor-Elect Newsom’s plans for California. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings.
event Higher Education Priorities for California’s Next Governor: Insights from a New Public Opinion Survey Nov 16, 2018 Higher education plays an essential role in California’s economic mobility and growth. But do Californians feel the state’s higher education system is meeting their needs? Join College Futures Foundation president Monica Lozano and PPIC president Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion on the results of a new PPIC survey on higher education—and its implications for how California’s next governor can expand access, improve outcomes, and manage finances for the state’s colleges and universities to benefit all of California’s students.
event A Conversation with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Aug 22, 2018 House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi talked with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about the relationship between California and the federal government in a range of areas, including tax reform, immigration, health care, and environmental policy. She also offered her view of the political landscape leading up to the November midterm elections.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Jul 27, 2018 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ opinions and policy preferences on climate change, water, energy, and coastal issues. It also examines the role of the environment in the upcoming gubernatorial and US Senate elections. PPIC researcher Alyssa Dykman will outline these and other key findings.
event Women in California’s Legislature May 14, 2018 100 years ago, California elected the first female members of the state legislature. Today, women play a powerful role in shaping the political discourse but they continue to be underrepresented in government. Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership in changing times. Then a panel of current and former legislators will share their experiences and discuss the dynamics of diversity in setting better policy for the state.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 12, 2018 PPIC’s annual statewide survey on Californians and K–12 education tracks opinions on educational quality and school funding. It also examines views on school safety, immigration enforcement and public schools, and the role of K–12 education in the 2018 gubernatorial election. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings.
