Survey Finds Public Broadly Supports Biden’s Wind Energy Goals
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Survey Finds Public Broadly Supports Biden’s Wind Energy Goals
2024-02-12 22:12:45
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A recent survey shows that large swaths of the public support President Joe Biden’s offshore wind and renewable agenda, but they nevertheless continue to knock him on job performance. The survey of 2,038 adults in U.S. coastal counties... Read More

Survey Finds More Than Half of US Homeowners Cite IRA for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
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Survey Finds More Than Half of US Homeowners Cite IRA for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
2024-01-29 20:07:41
by Dan McCue

SUWANEE, Ga. — More than half of U.S. homeowners cited tax credits or rebates stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act as one of the primary reasons they would consider energy efficiency upgrades like the installation of a heat pump, a... Read More

Farmers Growing More Optimistic as Inflation Expectations Subside
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Farmers Growing More Optimistic as Inflation Expectations Subside
2024-01-02 19:13:51
by Dan McCue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — America’s farmers are feeling a bit more optimistic about the year ahead due to their expectation that inflation will continue to subside, according to a new report from Purdue University. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy... Read More

Gallup Poll Finds Joe Biden’s Approval Rating on the Rise
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Gallup Poll Finds Joe Biden’s Approval Rating on the Rise
2023-06-26 19:51:00
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden may represent a lot of different things to a lot of people, but the kid from Scranton, Pennsylvania, is nothing if not resilient. Just two months after receiving the lowest approval rating of his presidency,... Read More

Poll Finds Majority of Voters Satisfied With Their Health Insurance
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Poll Finds Majority of Voters Satisfied With Their Health Insurance
2023-06-20 16:26:34
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans are satisfied with the nation’s current health insurance system, and say they’d be less inclined to vote for any lawmaker who wants to replace it with a new, government-run health insurance system, according to... Read More

Trump Support in Iowa Eroding as He Stumps in Davenport
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Trump Support in Iowa Eroding as He Stumps in Davenport
2023-03-13 17:03:32
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear in Davenport, Iowa, Monday night, ostensibly to deliver remarks on an “America First Education Policy.” But as he preps to take the stage at the city's Adler Theatre... Read More

Poll Finds Split Over Politics Is ‘Dirty’ or ‘Honorable’
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Poll Finds Split Over Politics Is ‘Dirty’ or ‘Honorable’
2023-01-18 17:18:45
by Dan McCue

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — When it comes to the government, you can’t get much more divided than this. According to a Monmouth University Poll released Wednesday 44% of respondents believe politics and government is “a dirty business,” while an... Read More

Most Americans Have Low Expectations for New Congress, Pollster Finds
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Most Americans Have Low Expectations for New Congress, Pollster Finds
2022-12-14 18:33:21
by Dan McCue

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – A majority of Americans expect little change when Republicans take control of Congress in January, and four out of five said their expectations that Congress will effectively conduct the people’s business remains low. Those opinions... Read More

Poll Finds Disconnect Between Ohio’s Red State Reputation and Residents’ Views
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Poll Finds Disconnect Between Ohio’s Red State Reputation and Residents’ Views
2022-10-11 12:52:31
by Dan McCue

BEREA, Ohio — Voters in Ohio are a lot more centrist and progressive than most political pundits give them credit for being, a new statewide poll has found. The statewide Ohio Pulse Poll was developed by the Baldwin Wallace University... Read More

Residential Solar Firms See Boom in Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
In The News
Residential Solar Firms See Boom in Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
2022-09-06 22:15:18
by Dan McCue

DENVER, Colo. — Companies that install residential solar panels are feeling pretty bullish in the wake of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, telling researchers in a recent survey that they expect to hire an additional 340,400 workers over... Read More

AARP Poll Suggests Midterms Will Be Nailbiters
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AARP Poll Suggests Midterms Will Be Nailbiters
2022-07-25 20:40:10
by Natalie McCormick

WASHINGTON — A new poll of likely voters in the 56 most competitive congressional districts in this year’s midterm elections found that tight races will be commonplace, with Republicans currently holding an edge over Democrats with a sizable cohort of... Read More

Americans Growing More Concerned Over National Debt, Peterson Survey Finds
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Americans Growing More Concerned Over National Debt, Peterson Survey Finds
2022-01-07 19:04:20
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — With the nation’s debt standing at a record $29 million, a growing number of Americans are growing increasingly concerned that unsustainable federal spending will upend the economy and ultimately, their personal well-being, finds a new analysis from the... Read More

Chief Justice Roberts is America’s Top Federal Leader, According to Poll
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Chief Justice Roberts is America’s Top Federal Leader, According to Poll
2021-12-27 20:47:14
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Americans routinely tell pollsters they don’t like much of what goes on in the nation’s capital, but evidently they do like one leader a lot – Chief Justice John Roberts. According to a poll conducted by the Gallup... Read More

Sweet News: Halloween Spending Expected To Reach All-Time High
Economy
Sweet News: Halloween Spending Expected To Reach All-Time High
2021-10-06 15:58:54
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON -- Consumer spending on Halloween related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020, according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation. The federation conducts its annual Halloween... Read More

New Jersey Voters Strongly Support Sound Moderate Approach to Governing, Issues
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New Jersey Voters Strongly Support Sound Moderate Approach to Governing, Issues
2021-09-20 15:36:00
by TWN Staff

A recent survey in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District found that voters there overwhelmingly agree with Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s fiscally responsible and bipartisan approach to governing, and support her efforts to apply them to solving thorny issues like those surrounding... Read More

COVID-19 Has Delayed Retirement For Many Americans
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COVID-19 Has Delayed Retirement For Many Americans
2021-09-03 20:34:47
by Daniel Mollenkamp

More than a third of consumers have pushed back or have considered pushing back their retirement date due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. In response to the pandemic and financial stress, many have... Read More

Poll Finds Florida Voters Bullish on Bipartisanship, Fiscal Responsibility
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Poll Finds Florida Voters Bullish on Bipartisanship, Fiscal Responsibility
2021-08-24 19:00:20
by Dan McCue

Voters in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, a district that tends to vote Republican in local races, but has strongly supported Democrats for president and the House since 2012, are emphatically in favor of bipartisanship and a steady, prudent hand when... Read More

Poll: NJ Voters Want a Fiscally Responsible Congress to Tackle True Health Care Concerns
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Poll: NJ Voters Want a Fiscally Responsible Congress to Tackle True Health Care Concerns
2021-08-23 20:53:05
by Dan McCue

Voters in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, a traditional swing or battleground district nestled against the southeast portion of New York State, are united in many key respects when it comes to spending and health care reforms, a recent survey... Read More

AP-NORC poll: COVID Anxiety Up, Vaccine Requirements Favored
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AP-NORC poll: COVID Anxiety Up, Vaccine Requirements Favored

DENVER (AP) — Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter, a new poll shows, as the delta variant rages, more states and school districts adopt mask and vaccination requirements and the nation's hospitals... Read More

AP-NORC Poll: Americans Have High Trust in Doctors, Nurses
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AP-NORC Poll: Americans Have High Trust in Doctors, Nurses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans have high trust in doctors, nurses and pharmacists, a new poll finds. Researchers say that trust could become important in the push to increase COVID-19 vaccinations, as long as unvaccinated people have care providers they... Read More

Survey: Supervisors See Remote Workers As ‘More Easily Replaceable’
Employment
Survey: Supervisors See Remote Workers As ‘More Easily Replaceable’
2021-08-02 17:21:38
by Dan McCue

Over two-thirds of supervisors who participated in a new poll said they consider employees who work remotely “more easily replaceable,” than onsite workers at their organization. In addition, the survey found that 62% believe full-time remote work is detrimental to... Read More

AP-NORC Poll: Biden Approval Buoyed by His Pandemic Response
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AP-NORC Poll: Biden Approval Buoyed by His Pandemic Response

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is plunging into the next phase of his administration with the steady approval of a majority of Americans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey... Read More

Poll Finds Strong Support for Colleges, Universities, Mandating COVID Vaccines
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Poll Finds Strong Support for Colleges, Universities, Mandating COVID Vaccines
2021-04-23 20:37:24
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - Nearly 70% of Americans agree with universities and colleges mandating all staff and students be vaccinated for COVID-19 before they resume face-to-face operations, a new, Back-to-Normal Barometer survey has found. The survey asked respondents whether they agreed or... Read More

‘K-Shaped’ COVID-19 Recovery Deepens Economic Disparity
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‘K-Shaped’ COVID-19 Recovery Deepens Economic Disparity
2021-03-16 21:41:21
by Reece Nations

While the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic has had drastic ramifications for the United States’ economy, its toll has been unevenly harsh for the country’s poorest citizens.  Following a recession, a “K-shaped recovery” occurs when different segments of the... Read More

AP-NORC Poll: Americans Largely Back Biden’s Virus Response
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AP-NORC Poll: Americans Largely Back Biden's Virus Response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance thus far and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated... Read More

New Poll Suggests Americans Want Congress to Prioritize Healthcare Reforms
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New Poll Suggests Americans Want Congress to Prioritize Healthcare Reforms
2021-02-08 17:12:31
by Sara Wilkerson

WASHINGTON - New polling data conducted by Hart Research on behalf of Protect Our Care, a health care advocacy organization, shows that Americans across party lines support healt hcare reforms as the top priority for the Biden administration. The same... Read More

Monmouth Poll Finds Majority Support Trump Impeachment, Voter Fraud Beliefs Persist
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Monmouth Poll Finds Majority Support Trump Impeachment, Voter Fraud Beliefs Persist
2021-01-26 20:19:14
by Reece Nations

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Polling data from Monmouth University found that 56% of Americans approve of the House of Representatives impeaching former President Donald Trump for his role in inciting a violent mob to storm the United States Capitol. ... Read More

Americans Expect Biden to Improve Environment, Grow Budget Deficit
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Americans Expect Biden to Improve Environment, Grow Budget Deficit
2021-01-19 16:24:52
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans surveyed by Gallup predict the incoming Biden-Harris administration will make improvements to the environment and education while likely raising taxes and the national deficit.  Gallup published its findings as part of an ongoing series... Read More

Over Half of Americans Still Plan Thanksgiving Travel Amid COVID Concerns, Report Says
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Over Half of Americans Still Plan Thanksgiving Travel Amid COVID Concerns, Report Says

As health officials warn of the risks of Thanksgiving travel, more than half of Americans still plan to venture away from home, according to a new survey. The website Tripadvisor says 56% of people intend to take trips for the holiday this... Read More

Joe Biden Leads President Trump by Double Digits Nationally, USC Poll Suggests
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Joe Biden Leads President Trump by Double Digits Nationally, USC Poll Suggests

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump heads into the final, frenetic 48 hours of campaign 2020 having lost ground among key groups that powered his drive to the presidency four years ago, the final USC Dornsife poll of the election shows. Former Vice President Joe... Read More

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