Just as President Biden signed a law federally recognizing same-sex marriages, the Census released new numbers showing the most LGBTQ+ couples ever. Is this the end of a long struggle for equality or a midpoint? Then, we get in the holiday season to discuss our annual year-end poll which includes […] Read more »
The Public’s Health Care Priorities For The New Congress
With the rising cost of living at the top of the public’s mind, the latest KFF Health Tracking poll finds that the public wants lawmakers to prioritize the economy and combatting inflation in the upcoming Congressional term. When asked specifically about health care priorities for Congress, passing a law to […] Read more »
Unhappy new year? Poll finds Americans wary of the nation’s course, its leaders and its future ahead of 2023
Americans are braced for an unhappy new year. Two-thirds of respondents in a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll say the country has gotten off on the wrong track, and they express little confidence in either political party or any branch of government to effectively address the challenges they see ahead. […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Americans are down on the economy but hopeful for the country
At year’s end, Americans’ economic views are decidedly negative. Most continue to say the economy is in bad shape and nearly twice as many think it will get worse next year as think it will get better. Inflation is a hardship for three-quarters, while another 6-in-10 rate their personal financial […] Read more »
The public is feeling the pinch from inflation this holiday season
Many adults are feeling the impacts of inflation on their holiday celebrations this year. Most say they have experienced higher-than-usual prices in recent months for groceries, gas, electricity, and holiday gifts. The public was already feeling the impacts of inflation back in December 2021, but the impacts are more widespread […] Read more »
Inflation Expectations Decline Across All Horizons; Income and Labor Market Expectations Strengthen
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today released the November 2022 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that inflation expectations decreased in November at the short, medium, and longer terms. Home price growth expectations continued to decline. Labor market expectations strengthened, while household income growth […] Read more »