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 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 A Conversation with Candidates for United States Senate Oct 17, 2018 One of California’s US Senate seats will be on the ballot in November. The candidates—California state senator Kevin de León and US Senator Dianne Feinstein—talked with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about their visions for California and the nation.
event A Conversation with Candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Aug 24, 2018 California educates more than 6 million children in its K–12 public schools, and education is by far the largest area of state spending. PPIC president Mark Baldassare spoke with Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck, the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction, about their visions for California’s schools.
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 A Conversation with Congressman Kevin McCarthy Aug 15, 2018 House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy 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, water policy, wildfire management, and fuel emissions standards. He also offered his view of the political landscape leading up to the November midterm elections.
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 Preparing California for Census 2020 Apr 24, 2018 PPIC hosted a special event with state, federal, and local experts to discuss the critical role the 2020 census plays in California’s future. Panelists discussed the state’s part in ensuring an accurate count, the billions of dollars in federal funds at stake, the question on citizenship status, and more.
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 California’s Legislative Leadership Jan 25, 2018 What are the most pressing issues the legislature should address in the next session? Legislative leaders—Patricia Bates, Republican leader, California State Senate; Kevin de León, president pro tem, California State Senate; and Anthony Rendon, speaker, California State Assembly—will talk about their priorities and why these issues are important to California’s future.
