event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 26, 2015 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' views on the state and local tax system, perceptions of regional water supply, opinions of the state's infrastructure, and preferences for higher education funding. It also gauges attitudes toward marijuana legalization and perceptions of inequality. PPIC researcher Jui Shrestha will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from the James Irvine Foundation.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Jun 1, 2017 PPIC's latest survey examines Californians' views on President Donald Trump and the US Congress—as well as their preferences on policies related to health care, immigration, foreign affairs, and marijuana. It also looks at opinions on state elected officials, the governor’s budget proposal, housing affordability, and poverty and inequality. PPIC researcher David Kordus will outline these and other key findings.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Sep 22, 2016 About the ProgramPPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the presidential and US Senate races as well as four ballot propositions: a state school bond, an extension of a tax increase on high incomes, a cigarette tax increase, and marijuana legalization. It also looks at attitudes toward the initiative process and perceptions of immigration policy proposals. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings. This research was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Nicole Willcoxon Sep 30, 2010 Some findings of the current survey: A majority of Californians favor a path to citizenship for illegal immigrant workers. Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman are tied among likely voters in the race for governor. Incumbent U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer leads challenger Carly Fiorina by 7 points. Slightly more than half of likely voters favor Proposition 19, which would legalize marijuana use. /ul> Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF]Governor Schwarzenegger [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 Schwarzenegger [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]Economic Outlook for the United States [PDF] Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [XLS]Economic Outlook for California [XLS]Economic Outlook for the United States [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Jui Shrestha Sep 25, 2013 Some findings of the current survey: Four in ten Californians say they will not be affected much by health care reform. About a quarter think they will be better off and a similar share think they will be worse off. Half of Californians support the state government’s plan to ease prison overcrowding; most are concerned about the possible early release of prisoners. There is overwhelming support for regulations requiring oil companies to obtain permits and disclose information on chemicals used in fracking and other oil extraction methods. For the first time, a majority of Californians say marijuana use should be legal. 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.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek Dec 2, 2010 Some findings of the current survey: Proposition 19, which would have legalized marijuana in the state, captured the most voter interest of all propositions on the Nov. 2 ballot. The support of independents was key for the election victories of governor-elect Jerry Brown and Senator Barbara Boxer. Although every incumbent state legislator was re-elected, 81 percent of voters say they disapprove of the legislature’s job performance. Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF]Governor Schwarzenegger [PDF]California State Legislature [PDF]U.S. Congress [PDF] Mood of Californians:General Direction of Things in California [PDF]Economic Outlook for California [PDF] This survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
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Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Nicole Willcoxon May 20, 2010 Some findings of the current survey: A record high 81 percent of residents think the state’s budget situation is a big problem. Californians are divided about legalizing marijuana but a majority approves its medical use. Senator Barbara Boxer leads all three potential GOP opponents in hypothetical November matchups. Support for Meg Whitman has plunged 23 points in two months in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Job Approval Ratings: President ObamaGovernor SchwarzeneggerCalifornia State LegislatureU.S. CongressSenator BoxerSenator Feinstein Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President ObamaGovernor SchwarzeneggerCalifornia State LegislatureU.S. CongressSenator BoxerSenator Feinstein Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in CaliforniaEconomic Outlook for California Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in CaliforniaEconomic Outlook for California This survey is supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Sep 21, 2016 Some findings of the current survey: Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by a wide margin in California, and most likely voters are very interested in the upcoming presidential debates. In the US Senate race, Kamala Harris leads Loretta Sanchez by 7 points; many Californians remain undecided or say they will not vote in this race. Just under half of likely voters support the state school bond ballot measure, while majorities favor measures to increase cigarette taxes, extend a tax on high incomes, and legalize marijuana. Most Californians oppose building a wall along the border with Mexico, and most say there should be a way for undocumented immigrants to stay legally. Clinton and Trump supporters are split on these issues. Crosstabs: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] Time Trends: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] The survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus May 25, 2016 Some findings of the current survey: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a close race in the Democratic presidential primary; both candidates lead Donald Trump in potential November matchups. Democrats Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez lead the top-two primary for the U.S. Senate, but almost a third of likely voters are undecided. The Republican Party’s favorability rating has dropped sharply since December, while the Democratic Party’s favorability rating has held steady. Most Californians and likely voters support extending Proposition 30 income taxes, increasing the tax on cigarettes, and legalizing marijuana. Crosstabs: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] Time Trends: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] The survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle.