PPIC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think TANK dedicated to informing and improving public policy in california through rigorous, independent, objective research. PPIC is committed to providing data-driven information that encourages productive dialogue and inspires sustainable policy solutions in sacramento and around the state. PPIC's central audiences are california's elected officials and policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels. PPIC also informs key policy influencers-from traditional and social media to leaders in the business and nonprofit communities. PPIC does not take or support positions on ANY ballot measures or on ANY local, state, or federal legislation, NOR does it endorse, support, or oppose ANY political parties or candidates for public office.