October Sun, 1987
THE 1987 LEGISLATIVE ELECTION: ELECTORATE MORE DEMOCRATIC THAN IN 1985
A new Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll finds the mood of the New Jersey electorate to be more favorable to the Democratic Party than was the case in 1985, the last time a statewide election was held. In that election, with Governor Thomas Kean leading the ticket, Republicans captured control of the Assembly from the Democrats by a margin of 50 to 30 seats.
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.