blog post Primary Takeaways and a Preview of the Fall Election By Mark Baldassare Jul 15, 2022 The final results from California’s June primary provide insights into the state of our state’s democracy and shed light on the political context for the November general election.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Employment Patterns for CalFresh Adults By Tess Thorman, Caroline Danielson, Stephanie Barton Jul 13, 2022 Most CalFresh participants work, but unemployment and job instability are common. CalFresh assistance may help some stay connected to the workforce; however, work patterns may affect the length and impact of benefits. Policymakers and administrators should ensure that processes for getting and keeping benefits accommodate workers.
blog post Concerned about Costs, Most Californians Support Universal Preschool By Dean Bonner May 11, 2022 An overwhelming majority of Californians say that the affordability of preschool is at least somewhat of a problem. A similar share says the state should fund voluntary preschool programs for all four-year-olds, though views vary across party lines.
blog post Californians Want Recall Reforms on the 2022 Ballot By Mark Baldassare Mar 24, 2022 Nearly six in ten likely voters, including about half or more across partisan groups and regions, want the electorate to weigh in on proposed recall reforms this year.
blog post Video: Managing California’s Elections through COVID and Beyond By Eric McGhee Mar 23, 2022 California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber talks with PPIC’s Eric McGhee about key actions the state has taken during the pandemic to promote voter participation, ensure people’s safety, and increase transparency.
page 2024 Election Mar 21, 2022 PPIC provides timely, independent insights on the state’s electorate and important ballot choices.
blog post “When You Know Better, Do Better”: A Water Agency’s Journey Through the Pandemic By Sarah Bardeen Mar 14, 2022 When Clifford Chan took over as EBMUD’s general manager just a few months into the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020, he had no idea how the pandemic would transform this large urban water utility. Two years later, he reflects on how EBMUD pivoted—and found innovative ways to support its customers.
blog post Video: Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Changes By Stephanie Barton Mar 11, 2022 PPIC researcher Eric McGhee presents new research on changes California made to voting options in light of COVID-19, and an expert panel discusses the impact of these changes on the state’s electorate.
event Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Changes Mar 3, 2022 To maintain voting access during the pandemic, California shifted to universal vote-by-mail for the 2020 general election, while some counties consolidated their polling places. PPIC researcher Eric McGhee will present findings from a new report on the sometimes-contradictory impact of these changes, and a panel of experts will discuss how reforms affected turnout, especially among young voters and voters of color.
blog post Commentary: Change Automatic Voter Registration Process to Track Equity in Elections By Mindy Romero, Mike Alvarez, Eric McGhee Mar 3, 2022 Adding a single optional question on race/ethnicity to the Department of Motor Vehicles’ automatic voter registration form could increase understanding of voter participation and strategies for engaging underrepresented groups.
