June Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEVANS SEE SHORE GOING DOWNHILL; MAJORITY THINKS REGIONAL COASTAL AUTHORITY A GOOD IDEA
A large and growing majority of 7-in-10 New Jerseyans think the Jersey Shore, long one of the state’s most prized features and attractions, has been going downhill in recent years. This finding, from the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, reveals a dramatic change from 1984 when only 4-in-10 residents felt the Shore was in decline.
March Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEYANS AND CHILD CARE; MANY THINK IT’S DIFFICULT TO FIND; MOST BELIEVE GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS SHOULD LEND A HARD
A large majority of New Jerseyans believe it is difficult for parents to find affordable, good quality child care in the state. In addition, most residents think meeting the cost of child care is a hardship for most families who need it, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll.
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.