New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell was caught dining with her taxpayer-funded bodyguard Officer Jeffrey Vappie, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Crime Commission (MCC).
PPIC’s latest statewide survey examines Californians’ views on the economy, inflation, and their personal finances. It also tracks opinions about Roe v. Wade, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the upcoming midterm elections. PPIC associate survey director Dean Bonner will present key findings and discuss takeaways with survey analyst Rachel Lawler.
In the latest survey, PPIC examines whether Californians support the US imposing economic sanctions on Russia in the face of potentially higher energy prices. The survey also probes views on financial hardship amid rising inflation, along with opinions on housing affordability and the presence of homeless people in local communities. Associate survey director Dean Bonner will present key findings and discuss takeaways.
In our February survey, PPIC examines Californians’ attitudes around COVID-19, their personal finances, and the state’s economic situation. The survey also explores approval ratings for Governor Newsom and President Biden along with sentiment about the state of the state, the state of the nation, and the state of democracy. Survey analyst Deja Thomas presents key findings and discusses takeaways with associate survey director Dean Bonner.
Louisiana Voters Support Marijuana Legalization and Are Split on Mandatory Vaccines for College Students
Danae Columbus - Contributing Writer April 30th 2021
A majority of Louisiana’s voters support legalization of recreational marijuana, according to a new poll by Dr. Edward E. Chervenak and Dr. Anthony Licciardi on a behalf of the University of New Orleans Survey Research Center. Respondents were also asked if they thought college students should be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccination before returning to classes in person.
The 692-person poll surveyed voters with cell phones via live calls and reached voters with traditional landline phones by interactive voice response (IVR). Conducted April 26 through April 28, 2021, landlines accounted for 55% of the sample while mobile phones accounted for 45%. The margin of error was +/- 3.7%.