July Sun, 1987
NEW JERSEYANS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS: DONATING TIME AND MONEY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Last night’s fireworks celebrated more than the nation’s independence. The Fourth of July is also a tribute to an American spirit of public involvement. New Jerseyans, it seems, are doing their fair share. The latest Star-ledger/Eagleton Poll shows the majority of state residents volunteer time and donate money to charity and non-profit groups on an annual basis.
June Sun, 1987
PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR BRINGING MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TO THE GARDEN STATE: BRING ON THE ‘NEW JERSEY’ YANKEES–OR ANY OTHER TEAM
A clear majority of New Jerseyans like the idea of bringing major league baseball to the Garden State. But even though a sizable number of state residents say they are quite excited by the prospect of having a home team in their home state, and only a handful are opposed to the idea, citizens stop short of giving state government a clear mandate to lead the charge that could turn their hopes into a reality.
June Sun, 1987
AUTO INSURANCE: MOST THINK RATES COULD BE LOWER; MAJORITY WOULD APPROVE LIMITS ON LAWSUITS
By an overwhelming margin, most New Jerseyans think auto insurance rates in the state could be lower without putting insurance companies out of business, with many feeling they could be “a lot” lower. Also, by more than 2-to-i a majority of residents would approve of limiting lawsuits from accidents in return for cheaper car insurance, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll.
June Sun, 1987
REAGAN POPULARITY CONTINUES TO SLIDE WITH IRAN-CONTRA HEARINGS; NEW JERSEYANS QUESTION PRESIDENT’S TRUTHFULNESS
The conclusion of the first stage of Congressional hearings into the Iran-contra affair finds New Jerseyans giving President Ronald Reagan his lowest job performance rating since 1984.