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 John Cox Dec 7, 2017 Businessman John Cox, candidate for governor, says that the most important issues for California’s future are the removing the “corruptive” influence of special interest money, making the state more affordable, and addressing state employee pension debt.
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 Statewide Survey: Californians and Higher Education Nov 2, 2017 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the state’s public colleges and universities, including their quality and affordability. It tracks perceptions of California’s three higher education systems and gauges preferences for state funding and raising revenues. It also looks at opinions on workforce preparation and campus issues, including free speech, hate crimes, and sexual assault. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings.
event A Conversation with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Jun 13, 2017 California’s attorney general, Xavier Becerra, will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare to discuss the challenges and opportunities of his role as the state’s top lawyer and his approach to timely issues from public safety to immigration.
event A Conversation with Antonio Villaraigosa Jun 6, 2017 Please join us for a conversation with Antonio Villaraigosa, candidate for governor and former mayor of Los Angeles. 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 about immigration.
event A Conversation with Tom Steyer May 11, 2017 Please join us for a conversation with business leader and philanthropist Tom Steyer about the future of the state. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from tackling climate change to navigating the federal-state relationship to addressing economic challenges and opportunities.
event A Conversation with US Senator Dianne Feinstein Feb 24, 2017 About the Program United States Senator Dianne Feinstein will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion about the emerging challenges and opportunities in the state-federal relationship.
event Building California’s Future Feb 10, 2017 About the Program California's future prosperity depends on its infrastructure to support long-term economic and population growth. Yet the state faces a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance and modernization for road, school, and water projects. It also faces an affordable housing crisis. This event will examine the challenges—and explore innovative solutions—from a local perspective.
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.
