July Sun, 1994
HERE COMES SUMMER! THE JERSEY SHORE — A FAVORITE DESTINATION FOR NEW JERSEYANS
As the Fourth of July weekend kicks off the beginning of the summer vacation season, New Jerseyans are making plans to enjoy the various attractions and recreational areas in their state. Eight-in-ten residents intend to spend at least a few days relaxing in New Jersey, and close to 4-in-10 will spend a week or more at a New Jersey destination. The Jersey Shore is the main attraction when New Jerseyans name their favorite place to go in the state followed by the Atlantic City Casinos. Other state attractions that about 3-in-10 New Jerseyans say they might visit this summer are the New Jersey State Aquarium, an event at the Meadowlands, the Delaware Water Gap, Liberty Science Center, and Liberty State Park.
June Sun, 1994
THE U. S. SENATE ELECTION: LAUTENBERG BEGINS WITH LEAD, BUT SUPPORT IS SOFT AND VOTER SENTIMENT FAVORS CHANGE
As the race for U. S. Senate begins, a large majority (78%) of New Jersey voters either don't know or have not yet formed an overall opinion of Republican challenger Garabed (Chuck) Haytaian, and many (40%) do not have a general impression of 12 year Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg. It is not surprising then, that a majority of voters are not strongly committed to either candidate as this general election campaign gets underway.
March Sun, 1994
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN NEW JERSEY POSTS MODEST GAINS
GAINSWhile there are signs that consumer confidence in New Jersey is on the rise, the rate of improvement from a year ago may at best be described as modest, according to the Star-Ledger/ Eagleton Poll's annual survey of consumer confidence. Twenty-eight percent of residents currently say that economically the state is in good times, a 6-point improvement from one year ago, and two-thirds say economically the state is in bad times. In 1989, fully 57 percent described the state's economy as in good times.
March Sun, 1994
NEW JERSEYANS’ OPINIONS ON LIABILITY LAWSUIT REFORMS: PERCEIVE MISUSE AND SUPPORT LIMITATIONS
Most New Jerseyans have the impression that the right to sue is being misused. A strong majority — 62 percent — of New Jersey residents feel that a great many people who bring lawsuits against others are taking advantage of their right to sue.