Americans continue to feel pessimistic about the direction of the country, the national economy, and the way President Biden has handled the U.S. relationship with Russia amid the war between Ukraine and Russia. Seventy percent say things in the country are going in the wrong direction compared to only 29% […] Read more »
Higher gas prices a factor for those considering a hybrid or electric car
About a third of U.S. adults would consider an electric car (slightly more would think about a hybrid) if they were in the market for a vehicle, citing higher gas prices as one big reason why, along with the belief that these vehicles are cleaner for the environment. Another quarter […] Read more »
Nearly half of Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, particularly conservatives
With tax day upon us, three in four Americans expect they will file their income taxes on time this year, and most who file expect a refund from the federal government. Still, nearly half of Americans feel they pay more than their fair share in taxes. Those who expect to […] Read more »
Californians’ economic well-being in decline
As Californians confront Tax Day, April 15 the latest Berkeley IGS Poll finds that about two in three voters (64%) consider the federal and state income taxes that they and their family have to pay are too high. This represents a ten percentage-point increase in the proportion of voters who […] Read more »
All things inflation
Inflation keeps ticking upwards, hitting 8.5.% in March, the highest it’s been in 40 years. Wages might be rising, but the gains are largely canceled out by inflationary pressures. At the same time, people aren’t experiencing inflation the same way. Less affluent Americans are more likely to put their money […] Read more »
California: Voters offer a wide range of issues they’d like the state to address
Voters offer a wide array of responses when presented with a list of fifteen issues facing California and asked which one or two they consider most important for the state to address. Topping the list are housing affordability, mentioned by 31%, homelessness (29%), crime and public safety (23%) and gas […] Read more »