July Sun, 1987
NEW JERSEYANS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS: DONATING TIME AND MONEY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Last night’s fireworks celebrated more than the nation’s independence. The Fourth of July is also a tribute to an American spirit of public involvement. New Jerseyans, it seems, are doing their fair share. The latest Star-ledger/Eagleton Poll shows the majority of state residents volunteer time and donate money to charity and non-profit groups on an annual basis.
June Sun, 1987
PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR BRINGING MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TO THE GARDEN STATE: BRING ON THE ‘NEW JERSEY’ YANKEES–OR ANY OTHER TEAM
A clear majority of New Jerseyans like the idea of bringing major league baseball to the Garden State. But even though a sizable number of state residents say they are quite excited by the prospect of having a home team in their home state, and only a handful are opposed to the idea, citizens stop short of giving state government a clear mandate to lead the charge that could turn their hopes into a reality.
March Sun, 1987
OVERWHELMING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR’S WELFARE REFORM; MAJORITY FEELS KEAN OBLIGATED TO SERVE FULL TERM
Governor Kean’s plan for reforming the state’s welfare system receives overwhelming support from New Jerseyans, with 9-in-1O saying they approve of his proposal which, among other things, would require all able-bodied welfare recipients to either work or participate in job training programs to continue receiving benefits.
March Sun, 1986
ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME: NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS FAVOR ALLOWING CHILDREN WITH AIDS TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL; PUBLIC VERY AWARE, FAIRLY CONCERNED, BUT ONLY PARTLY INFORMED ABOUT THE DISEASE
Over 80 percent of the New Jersey public feels that children with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, should be allowed to attend schools, according