press release High Anxiety: Californians Edgy as Economic Woes Escalate, Progress on Policy Issues Stalls Dec 12, 2007
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Jennifer Paluch, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek Dec 12, 2007 Some findings of the current survey: Most Californians have a negative outlook on the direction of the state (52%) and the economy (65%) for the next year, and on the impact of the current housing situation on their own finances (52%). Most California residents continue to believe that the number of people without health insurance is a big problem (76%). More than six in 10 Californians disapprove of President Bush and the U.S. Congress; more than seven in 10 say immigration policies need change and they favor a path to citizenship for working illegal immigrants. This is the 82nd PPIC Statewide Survey, and the 26th in the Californians and Their Government series. This survey includes the responses of 2,002 Californians and is supported by The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Future By Mark Baldassare Aug 30, 2006 Some findings of the current survey: Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger holds a 13-point lead over Democratic challenger Phil Angelides in the November governor's race. Republicans are more satisfied with their choice of candidate (58%) than Democrats are with theirs (42%). The four infrastructure bonds placed on the ballot by the legislature for transportation, housing, schools and flood mitigation have support from at least half of likely voters. But even supporters of individual bond measures think the total amount, about $43 billion, is too much. Looking towards the future, 34 percent of Californians think that improving jobs and the economy is the highest priority for the state by 2025, followed by the rehabilitation of state infrastructure, protecting the environment, and the creation of a more equal society. Four percent identify closing the border and stopping illegal immigration as the state's highest priority. Both likely voters (43%) and all adults (36%) identify light rail systems as their top priority for publicly funded surface transportation projects to accommodate the state's expected population growth by 2025. This is the 70th PPIC Statewide Survey and the first in a four-part, pre- and post-election series, made possible with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
press release Illegal Immigration: National Debate Has Crucial Implications In California Apr 19, 2006
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare Mar 30, 2006 Some findings from the current survey Californians overwhelmingly support (69%) Governor Schwarzenegger’s plan to restore and expand the state’s deteriorating infrastructure by spending $222 billion over 10 years. They also strongly support alternative infrastrusture proposals by Democratic and Republican legislators. The number of Californians who believe the governor and legislature will be able to work together and accomplish a lot in the next year has plunged to 30 percent – a 13 point drop since January. Among likely Democratic primary voters, 22 percent would vote for State Treasurer Phil Angelides, 23 percent for State Controller Steve Westly, and a majority 55 percent don’t know. Among all likely voters, Gov. Schwarzegger would beat both Westly (39% to 31%) and Angelides (41% to 29%) if the general election were held now. Immigration, legal or illegal, has jumped 10 points (4% to 14%) and now holds the number two spot among the issues voters most want to hear gubernatorial candidates discuss. Among Republicans (22%), it is the number one issue. This is the 65th PPIC Statewide Survey and the twentieth in a series of special surveys focusing on Californians and Their Government.
press release Special Survey On Californians And The Initiative Process: Bad Time For The Ballot Box: Californians Disapprove Of Special Election, Schwarzenegger, State Government Aug 25, 2005
press release Los Angeles County: A House Divided, Racial, Political Groups Have Different Take On Present, Future Mar 17, 2004
press release Special Survey of Los Angeles County: Spectrum of Discontent: Common Conerns, Distinct Realities For County’s Racial Groups, Communities Mar 27, 2003
press release Costly Border Build-Up Has Not Reduced Number Of Unauthorized Immigrants In United States Jul 17, 2002
