New Poll Finds Dissatisfaction with NJ’s Handling of Affordability, Taxes

New poll finds dissatisfaction with NJ’s handling of affordability, taxes

The new Rutgers-Eagleton poll says voters are split on Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who is nearing the end of two terms as the state’s chief executive. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor)A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll says a wide majority of New Jerseyans are not satisfied with the state’s handling of two key economic issues, just four months before voters choose a new governor. The poll found that 85% of residents are dissatisfied with the state…

Eagleton poll: New Jerseyans dissatisfied with state’s handling of taxes, affordability, transit

New Jerseyans are mostly unsatisfied with the way state government is managing issues, ranging from widespread discontent on taxes and affordability to mixed ratings on crime, health care and education, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. “New Jerseyans are in a state of malaise when it comes to how Trenton is handling a number of key statewide issues,” said Ashley Koning, an assistant research professor and director of the Eagleton C…

Poll: NJ residents unhappy with Trenton on taxes, costs

The basics: 85% of NJ voters dissatisfied with affordability, 80% with taxes Only health care and crime receive over 49% satisfaction Independents express discontent with both parties ahead of 2025 race Murphy, Trump remain polarizing figures in NJ politics A new poll out Thursday from Rutgers-Eagleton looks at New Jerseyans’ satisfaction about key issues and the favorability of leaders. The poll surveyed 621 adults, from June 13–16. “New Jerse…