Public Policy Institute of California
Outgoing UC President Yudof Optimistic Despite Challenges
Outgoing University of California President Mark Yudof, while saying he is optimistic, told a San Francisco audience Tuesday that the university faces several challenges, and funding isn’t the only one.
Poll Finds Californians Upbeat Over Future, Budget Plan
A new poll finds that Californians are more optimistic about the future of the state than at any time since before the recession.
Changes To California’s Election System Produced More Competitive Races, Record Turnover
For the first time, California had an open primary system in which the top two candidates, regardless of party, advanced to November. And they ran in districts drawn by a nonpartisan commission instead of by lawmakers protecting their own safe seats.
Gov. Brown Ratchets Up Prop. 30 Campaign As Support Slips
California Gov. Jerry Brown is intensifying his campaign to pass Proposition 30, which has fallen below 50 percent support for the first time according to the latest statewide poll.
Support Slips For Gov. Brown’s Tax Measure, But Voters Oppose Cuts
A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California finds support is slipping for Gov. Jerry Brown’s November tax initiative.
Poll Finds Slim Majority Favoring Gov. Brown Tax Hike
The Public Policy Institute of California survey found that 54 percent of likely voters are inclined to vote yes on the proposed tax hike, which has two months to qualify for the ballot, while 39 percent are opposed.
Poll Shows Californians Cooling To Governor Brown’s Tax Initiative
Even though most Californians think the budget remains a big problem, just a slim majority of likely voters say they support Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed tax initiative for the November ballot, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Public Policy Institute of California.
Poll Finds California Voters Support Brown’s Tax Plan
California voters overwhelmingly support Governor Jerry Brown’s call for higher taxes to help pay for education.
Poll: Majority Of California Voters Support Brown Tax Plan
A poll shows a majority of likely voters support Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to increase taxes on the wealthy and raise the statewide sales tax to stave off education cuts.
Poll: Californians Want Budget Say, But Disapprove Brown Plan
A new survey shows a strong majority of California voters want a say on the state budget but disagree with Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax proposal.
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