October Sun, 1991
NEW JERSEYANS EVALUATE AUTO INSURANCE REFORMS
Close to half of New Jerseyans say the April 1 changes in New Jersey auto insurance policies have not improved the system. About 6-in-10 residents have renewed their auto insurance policy since the new system went into effect, and among them about 4-in-10 say this year's rates are less than last year's. However, about half of the state's residents feel the rates could be a lot lower.
October Sun, 1991
JERSEYANS LIKE HOMESTEAD TAX REBATE PROGRAM, SPLIT OVER WHETHER LOWER INCOME SHOULD GET MORE
Seven-in-ten New Jerseyans say they approve of the state's Homestead Tax Rebate Program, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll. And while the survey shows that a majority supports the idea of using state income tax funds to provide property tax relief through the Homestead Tax Rebate Program, state residents are about evenly divided over the change that provides larger rebates to those with less income.
September Sun, 1991
NEW JERSEYANS SPEAK OUT ABOUT TAXES
A majority of New Jersey residents feel that the July 1990 tax program was necessary to balance the state budget; however, 6-in-10 state residents do not think these changes are acceptable. In addition, close to two-thirds remember feeling angry when they first heard about the new tax program and more than half say they are angry now.
September Sun, 1991
POCKETBOOK CONCERNS TOP 1991 ELECTION ISSUES; ELECTED OFFICIALS GET LOW PERFORMANCE SCORES
With about six weeks left until the 1991 state assembly and senate elections, taxes and the economy top New Jerseyans' list as the most important issues facing the next New Jersey Legislature. In addition, the latest Star Ledger/Eagleton Poll found that only about 1-in-4 state residents give positive job performance ratings to the Governor and to the New Jersey State Legislature.