Report Improving California’s Water Market By Andrew Ayres, Ellen Hanak, Brian Gray, Gokce Sencan ... Sep 14, 2021 Water trading and banking will prove important tools to help California bring its groundwater basins into balance under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A broad range of policy changes could help improve and expand California’s water market while protecting communities from harm.
event California’s 2021 Recall Election Sep 2, 2021 Californians are already casting mail-in ballots in a special election on the recall and replacement of Governor Gavin Newsom. How did we get here, and what is at stake for California? A panel of top political journalists will talk about the recall process and explore the implications of the election and its outcome.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Jul 29, 2021 The July PPIC survey examines Californians’ perceptions of environmental issues facing the state, including the current drought, wildfires, and climate change. It explores views on how Governor Newsom and President Biden are handling these issues and gauges support for environmental and energy policies in California.
blog post Federal Stimulus Funds Bolstered California Colleges and Universities By Kevin Cook Jun 24, 2021
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 Digging into Enrollment Drops at California Public Schools By Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty May 14, 2021 Statewide, public K–12 enrollment declined nearly 3%—or over 160,000 students—in 2020–21, with kindergarten numbers falling the most.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 29, 2021 PPIC’s annual statewide survey on Californians and education examines views on school reopenings and student learning during the pandemic, as well as overall perceptions of school quality and diversity. It also tracks opinions on public school funding, private schools, preschool, and career education.
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.