blog post Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta By Stephanie Barton Nov 13, 2023 Former secretary of defense and White House chief of staff Leon Panetta will join PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye for a wide-ranging discussion about leading through the critical challenges facing the state and nation.
blog post The President’s Popularity and the Midterm Election By Mark Baldassare Jan 18, 2018 How is Donald Trump viewed in California at the end of his first-year anniversary in office? The results matter for the 2018 midterm election.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 23, 2017 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on President Trump and Congress, as well as their preferences on immigration policy, terrorism and security, and government regulation. It also covers state issues, including attitudes toward elected officials, high-speed rail, and water infrastructure. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from the James Irvine Foundation, the California Endowment, and the PPIC Donor Circle.
blog post Video: Congressman Kevin McCarthy in Conversation By Linda Strean Mar 14, 2016 House majority leader Kevin McCarthy talked to a Sacramento audience about national security, water policy, and the similarity between Donald Trump and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
event A Conversation with Congressman Kevin McCarthy Mar 10, 2016 About the Program House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide–ranging discussion about the critical issues facing the state and nation—from water to terrorism to the economy. Lunch will be provided and there is no charge to attend. Questions? Contact Kelly Holt at events@ppic.org or 415-291-4498.
blog post Most Californians Want More Gun Regulation By David Kordus Mar 1, 2016 In the wake of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino, the PPIC Statewide Survey finds that 62 percent of Californians say the government does not do enough to regulate access to guns.
blog post Video: Senator Dianne Feinstein in Conversation By Linda Strean Feb 23, 2016 Underscoring her role in three contentious policy issues, Senator Dianne Feinstein spoke to a Sacramento audience about filling the vacancy on the US Supreme Court, the dispute between Apple and the FBI, and drought relief.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Jan 27, 2016 Some findings of the current survey: Californians are divided over Governor Brown’s budget plan—they are also split on how the state should use its budget surplus. Most prefer alternatives to the governor’s plan to fund transportation infrastructure projects by raising fees and taxes. Among Californians, Hillary Clinton has the highest favorability rating and Donald Trump has the highest unfavorability rating. A record-high share of Californians (43%) view terrorism and security as a big problem in the state. Crosstabs: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF] Governor Brown [PDF] California State Legislature [PDF] U.S. Congress [PDF] Senator Boxer [PDF] Senator Feinstein [PDF] Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [PDF] Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [XLS] Governor Brown [XLS] California State Legislature [XLS] U.S. Congress [XLS] Senator Boxer [XLS] Senator Feinstein [XLS] Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [XLS] Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [XLS] Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [PDF] Economic Outlook for California [PDF] Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [XLS] Economic Outlook for California [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle.
