February Sun, 1992
UNEMPLOYMENT HITS MANY NJ HOUSEHOLDS; CONSUMERS ASSESS HOUSING, AUTOMOBILE
More than one-third of New Jerseyans say that an adult in their household has been out of work and actively seeking a job in the past year, and one-in-five report that an unemployed adult in their household is currently looking for a job.
February Sun, 1992
NEW JERSEYANS CONTINUE TO FEEL THE BITE OF RECESSION
New Jerseyans' pessimism about economic conditions remains at the same low levels as one year ago, with more than 4-in-5 saying that New Jersey is in "bad times" economically, and 9-in-10 saying that the United States is in an economic recession.
February Sun, 1992
SALES TAX ROLLBACKS REJECTED IF STATE SERVICES REDUCED; PROGRAM SPENDING PREFERENCES LISTED
A solid majority of New Jerseyans disapprove of the proposed state sales tax rollback from 7 to 6 percent if it results in a reduction of state services. However, without a reduction in services, 7-in-10 state residents approve of the one percent sales tax repeal.
February Sun, 1992
BUSH RATINGS SINK/FLORIO RATINGS STABLE
President George Bush's positive job performance rating is at an all time low of 37 percent in New Jersey. In addition, the President has an even lower positive rating of 16 percent for his handling of economic problems. Governor Jim Florio continues to have positive overall ratings from about 1-in-4 state residents and a similar percent gives him positive ratings on the way he handles the economy.