As some U.S. states have legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal use, 30% of Americans say legalization will make driving in those states a lot less safe. Another 17% expect it to make driving a little less safe. Half of Americans, however, say it will not make much of a […] Read more »
More Say Alcohol Threatens Auto Safety Than Pot, Pills
The vast majority of Americans believe that driving while impaired by alcohol is a “very serious” problem (79%) on the roads today. This swamps public concern about people driving while impaired by prescription painkillers (41%), marijuana (29%) or prescription antidepressants (28%). CONT. Steve Ander & Art Swift, Gallup Read more »
Poll Finds Younger Generations Are Redefining Path To Success
Younger Americans are shifting how they achieve the shared American goals of family, homeownership and career as they face new, evolving challenges, finds a new poll released today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal. The 23rd Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll explores Americans’ priorities and expectations for […] Read more »
Americans’ Views of Government Handling of Healthcare Up Sharply
Nearly two years after the debut of the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” Americans are more positive about the work the federal government is doing in healthcare. Forty-three percent say they are satisfied with the government’s work in this arena, up 14 percentage points from 2013. Still, 56% say they […] Read more »
Michigan: Proposal 1 for roads in big trouble
With just 5 days to go before statewide votes are counted, the Proposal 1 plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads and bridges has hit a major pot hole! If the election were held today, 61 percent of likely voters would reject increasing the state sales tax from 6 to 7 […] Read more »
Massachusetts Public Opinion on the Response to Global Warming
Massachusetts residents “strongly support” a wide range of policies to combat and prepare for global warming, including investing in renewable energy and public transit. This support stems from broad belief that the effects of global warming are either already underway, or have already begun, and will be damaging for Massachusetts […] Read more »