Thirty percent of Americans say that drug abuse has caused trouble in their families. This is a significant increase from 22% in 2005, the last time Gallup asked the question, and a signal that the nation’s opioid epidemic, which has worsened in recent years, is taking a toll. CONT. Megan […] Read more »
Most Americans Overlook Restaurants’ Nutrition Labels
Despite recent federal Food and Drug Administration rules mandating that U.S. restaurants post nutritional information for menu items, Americans are no more likely to peruse this type of information now than they were five years ago. Today, less than half of Americans (45%) say they pay “a great deal” (16%) […] Read more »
Poll indicates some support for farm subsidies
More Americans support increasing subsidies for small and medium-size farms than they do for large agricultural businesses, according to the latest results from POLITICO’s polling partnership with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. CONT. John Lauinger, Politico Read more »
Nearly Two-Thirds Of Americans Oppose Cuts To SNAP Program
A majority of registered voters oppose recent efforts to scale back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and believe the government should be doing more to meet the needs of people facing food insecurity and other challenges, according to a new survey commissioned by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School […] Read more »
Americans skeptical of Trump’s drug plan — if they’ve even heard of it
President Donald Trump was hoping for a big win with voters when he rolled out a massive blueprint to lower drug prices in May. But two months later, most Americans haven’t even heard about it, a new poll shows. And few of the Americans who are aware of his plan […] Read more »
Positive Views of Economy Surge, Driven by Major Shifts Among Republicans
Americans’ views of national economic conditions continue to improve, with the share saying the economy is in good or excellent condition now at its highest point in nearly two decades. The overall rise in positive assessments seen over the last year is driven by the shifting views of Republicans and […] Read more »