July Thu, 2025
New Jerseyans Are Dissatisfied With State’s Handling of Taxes, Affordability and Transit
New Jerseyans’ satisfaction with how the state government is handling a variety of issues spans a wide range, from extensive discontent on taxes and affordability to mixed ratings on crime, health care and education, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
July Wed, 2025
In Governor’s Race, Sherrill Holds Edge Over Ciattarelli With New Jersey Voters, but Gap Narrows on Economic Issues
As the fall campaign season officially kicks off, congresswoman and Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill takes the lead out of the gate and is seen as more trustworthy to handle a number of issues facing the state, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
June Fri, 2025
Nearly Half of New Jerseyans Say the State Is on the Wrong Track, Citing Taxes, Affordability and Cost of Living
New Jerseyans continue to give a somewhat split assessment on the direction of the Garden State, and pocketbook issues top the list of residents’ biggest concerns, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Forty-eight percent of residents say New Jersey is on the wrong track, compared with 39% who say it is headed in the right direction; 14% are unsure.
June Wed, 2025
New Jerseyans Largely Aren’t Aware of State’s History of Slavery, but Many Acknowledge Negative Consequences Black People Experience Because of Past
Many New Jerseyans aren’t aware of the state’s history of slavery, but notable numbers say the Black community has been negatively impacted by it and other racist and segregationist policies. The findings are from a study conducted in early December on race relations and perceptions regarding race-related issues conducted by the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, sponsored by The Fund for New Jersey.