Polls

IssuesPA/Pew April 2006 Survey: 15 Major Findings
May 2006

The latest IssuesPA/Pew poll surveyed 1,503 Pennsylvanians on governance, economic performance and education issues. The poll shows declining satisfaction with the direction of the state, as rising gas prices and displeasure over last year’s legislative pay raise emerge as major factors. As the Gubernatorial race nears, finding ways to control state spending and improve education funding top the voters’ list of governance-related issues. The poll also provides information on voter concerns over property taxes and perceived impediments to regional economic performance.

The survey was conducted for the Pennsylvania Economy League by Princeton Survey Research Associates International from April 17 to April 26, 2006.

Other Datapoints Satisfaction with the Direction of State Most Important Problem Facing the State One Word Descriptions of State Legislature Important Voter Issues for State Legislature Election Gubernatorial Preference of Registered Voters Important Governance Issues for 2006 State Elections Payment Responsibility for State Police Protection Important Education Issues for 2006 State Elections Most Responsible for Financing Public Schools Most Responsible for Ensuring Quality Education Satisfaction With Public School Performance How State Funds Should Be Allocated To Local Schools Top Complaint About Property Taxes Tax Increases Most/Least Acceptable to Reduce Property Taxes Pennsylvania's Views on Economic Performance Conditions for Their Region in the Past Four Years Important Economic Issues for 2006 State Elections