Public Policy Institute of California PPIC
Private, nonprofit institute research focuses on three California policy areas: population, economy, and governance/ public finance. Searchable with free full text of PPIC reports.
Center for Governmental Studies
California Budget Project
Independent fiscal and policy analysis and public education with the goal of improving public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of low- and middle-income Californians.
Golden State Center for State and Local Politics
Claremont Institute scholarship and research; the Center examines municipal and state politics.