April Sun, 1990
EARTH DAY 1990 PROMISES TO INVOLVE MORE STATE RESIDENTS THAN EARTH DAY 1970
In New Jersey, public participation in Earth Day 1990 is likely to increase that of Earth Day 1970. Four-in-ten state residents say they plan to take part in various Earth Day activities this year - this is about five times more than said they participated in 1970. According to the latest Star Ledger/Eagleton Poll, a majority feel that events like Earth Day make a difference in protecting the environment.
April Sun, 1990
THE ECONOMY, TAXES AND SPENDING – PART 2: NEW JERSEYANS CONCERNED ABOUT STATE’S ECONOMY; MORE CAUTIOUS ABOUT GOVERNMENT SPENDING
Public perceptions of the state of New Jersey's economy have reversed dramatically in recent months, with a majority of residents --55 percent-- now describing New Jersey as experiencing "bad times" economically, according to the latest Star Ledger/ Eagleton Poll. Just six months ago, an earlier survey found that a clear majority of residents thought the state was enjoying "good times" economically.
April Sun, 1990
RESOLVING THE STATE BUDGET DEFICIT: NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS OPT FOR TIGHTENING BELTS RATHER THAN LOOSENING PURSE STRINGS
To meet the constitutional requirement for a balanced state budget, a solid majority of 2-in-3 New Jerseyans choose a reduction in state spending over an increase in taxes. However, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, not all of Governor Florio’s proposed spending cuts meet with the approval of state residents, and there is majority support for increases in some taxes.
April Sun, 1990
THE PUBLIC’S FIRST IMPRESSIONS–HOW’S FLORIO DOING?; BRADLEY AND BUSH GET POSITIVE MARKS
After only his first two months in office more than 4-in-10 New Jerseyans say they have a favorable impression of the state’s new Governor Jim FIorio, compared to about 1-in-4 who say they have an unfavorable impression, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Bagleton Poll. However, a significant number of residents, 30 percent, say they have not yet formed a firm opinion of Governor Florio. When asked to evaluate his performance as Governor, 42 percent say he is doing an excellent” or “good” job, another 34 percent say he’s doing “only fair,” and 14 percent rate him as doing a “poor” job.