Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Feb 22, 2024 Schiff, Porter, and Garvey lead in the top-two primary for the US Senate, while Trump is poised to capture all of California's delegates in the Republican presidential primary. Majorities see the situation at the US-Mexico border as a major problem.
blog post Who Do California’s Police Officers Stop – and Why? By Amalia Mejia, Brandon Martin, Magnus Lofstrom Sep 29, 2021 An analysis of “stop data” shows that Latinos are less likely to be stopped for reasonable suspicion than Black or white individuals, but more likely than others to be stopped for a traffic violation.
blog post New Census Data Sheds Light on California’s Changes By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Vicki Hsieh Aug 17, 2021 The 2020 Census shows that California’s population—while increasing only a little—has become both more diverse and less rural in the past decade.
blog post Commentary: California Must Prioritize Science Education to Stay Competitive By Niu Gao, Kathy DiRanna Sep 13, 2022 The pandemic derailed science education in California, stalling the state’s progress in implementing new science standards. California’s continuing recovery from COVID is an opportunity to reprioritize science education.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Labor Force Participation in California By Julien Lafortune, Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Jenny Duan ... Feb 14, 2024 California’s labor force participation is shrinking, mainly because of an aging population. But significant gaps across demographic groups are also a concern. How can California remove barriers to work, boost participation, and build a strong workforce for years to come?
press release Public Policy Institute Of California Awards Research Contracts For Work On Critical California Issues Aug 18, 1998