February Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEYANS SUPPORT STATE LOTTERY, THOUGH MANY SEE NEGATIVE SOCIAL COSTS
The vast majority of New Jerseyans- -more than 3-in-4–support the existence of the State Lottery, and an equal number believe it is a legitimate way for the state to raise money. According to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, however, many citizens also recognize some possibly negative sides to the lottery- -such as encouraging people to gamble who cannot afford it, or contributing to an increase in compulsive or problem gambling.
February Sun, 1988
CONCERN OVER AIDS RISES IN NEW JERSEY
New Jerseyans have grown significantly more concerned about AIDS over the last two years, to the point that more than 6-in-10 now say it is a “very serious” threat to the general public here in New Jersey. Also, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, most residents believe AIDS is likely to spread beyond certain high risk groups and become a serious health threat to the population at large.
February Sun, 1988
LAUTENBERG HOLDS EARLY LEAD OVER DAWKINS IN RACE FOR U.S. SENATE
While it is still well before the 1988 campaign for the U.S. Senate begins officially in New Jersey, incumbent Democrat Frank Lautenberg holds a comfortable though not overwhelming lead over his expected Republican opponent Pete Dawkins. According to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, Lautenberg leads Dawkins in the preferences of New Jersey voters by a 44 to 16 percent margin, with 38 percent saying they are currently undecided.
November Sun, 1987
MOST RESIDENTS DON’T THINK THEY HAVE A RADON PROBLEM; MANY EXPECT SERIOUS ENERGY CRISIS IN NEXT 5 YEARS
Nine-in-ten New Jerseyans still do not think that radon might be a problem in their own home, despite a State Department of Environmental Protection report released in September which found one-third of homes tested statewide had unsafe levels of the harmful gas.