Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Jennifer Paluch, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek Mar 28, 2007 Some findings of the current survey: The legislature’s approval ratings among all adults (41%) are nearing their highest point in recent years (43% in October 2004). A term limits reform initiative proponents hope to put on the February 2008 primary ballot is opposed by a strong majority of likely voters (64%). Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi garners the approval of a majority of likely voters (53%). Among likely voters, Hillary Rodham Clinton is the favored Democratic presidential candidate (35%), while Rudy Giuliani (33%) holds an early lead on the Republican side. This is the 75th PPIC Statewide Survey and the 22nd in the Californians and Their Government series. It is made possible with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Report Community College English in California’s New Era of Student Access By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Hans Johnson, Cesar Alesi Perez Aug 15, 2022 Major assessment and placement reforms at the state's community colleges have all but eliminated remedial prerequisites. As a result, students are much more likely to complete college composition—the “gateway” transfer-level English course. However, more work is needed to address persistent racial equity gaps and pandemic challenges.
press release Post-Election Survey: Proposition 8 Results Expose Deep Rifts Over Same-Sex Marriage Dec 3, 2008
blog post California’s Marijuana Majority By Mark Baldassare Dec 16, 2016 How did a marijuana legalization initiative pass this year after a similar effort failed six years ago? The answers are found in both national and state trends.
press release Significant Cross-Over Voting Likely In State’s First Open Primary, Survey Suggests Apr 15, 1998
press release Electorate Divided, Disgruntled—But Confident About Local Government, Initiative Process Oct 9, 2012
press release Californians Clamor For Education Reform; Lack Faith That State Government Can Make It Happen Jan 11, 1999
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Sep 24, 2014 About the Program PPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on the gubernatorial candidates and state ballot measures, including a water bond, a sentencing reform measure, and a rainy day fund. It gauges perceptions of the state budget and the initiative process, as well as attitudes toward health care reform and immigration policy. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation. SPEAKER Dean Bonner, associate survey director, PPIC
