event A Conversation with Treasurer John Chiang Feb 1, 2018 Please join us for a conversation with Treasurer John Chiang, candidate for governor. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from improving K-12 and higher education, to addressing inequality, to navigating federal-state tensions over health care and immigration.
event A Conversation with Assemblymember Travis Allen Jan 11, 2018 Please join us for a conversation with Assemblymember Travis Allen, candidate for governor. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from improving K-12 and higher education, to addressing inequality, to navigating federal-state tensions over health care and immigration.
event A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom Nov 9, 2017 Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, candidate for governor in 2018, says that the most important issues for California’s future are the changing nature of work, energy and climate change, and fiscal challenges related to our aging population.
event A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership Jan 17, 2017 About the Program What are the most pressing issues the legislature should address in the next session? The four leaders of the California Legislature—Kevin de León, president pro tem, California State Senate; Jean Fuller, Republican leader, California State Senate; Chad Mayes, Republican leader, California State Assembly; and Anthony Rendon, speaker, California State Assembly—will talk about their priorities and why these issues are important to California's future.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Jul 28, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' opinions on climate change and state policies aimed at addressing it, including the landmark AB 32. It also examines views on energy policy, air pollution, and water—as well as the November election. PPIC researcher David Kordus will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Pisces Foundation, and the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 21, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC's 12th annual statewide survey on Californians and K–12 education tracks opinions on educational quality and inequity as well as state and local school funding. It also examines views on early childhood education, the state's new academic standards and assessments, and the Local Control Funding Formula. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings. The survey was supported with funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment, the Silver Giving Foundation, and the Stuart Foundation. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Putting California’s Voter Turnout in Context Mar 3, 2016 About the ProgramLow turnout and lagging registration rates have spurred efforts to make voting and registering easier—but can California take additional steps to energize the electorate? PPIC researcher Eric McGhee will talk about the scope and nature of California's voter engagement problem and outline some reforms that might be pursued. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 3, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on the initiative process and the importance of several issues likely to be on the November 2016 ballot. It gauges voters' satisfaction with their choice of presidential candidates, as well as their perceptions of climate change and economic inequality. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
event Civic Engagement and Voter Turnout Apr 15, 2015 About the Program Over the past 20 years, voter turnout in California has been slipping. The state is struggling with a gap between those who vote and the rest of the population. Join us as we focus on the reforms that are under way—and others California should consider—to reverse these troubling trends. The event will begin with a conversation between PPIC President Mark Baldassare and Secretary of State Alex Padilla, followed by a panel discussion with experts and elected leaders.
event California—State of Change Dec 3, 2014 About the ProgramAfter years of economic turmoil, California has entered a period of reform and reinvention. Electoral innovations, major changes to our corrections and health care systems, and renewed leadership in climate and energy policy—these changes will affect the lives of all Californians. Will they result in a better future for the Golden State? This December, as California's newly elected leaders develop their policy agendas for 2015, the Public Policy Institute of California will host a wide–ranging discussion about the future Californians want and the policy choices needed to achieve it.
