Nearly four in 10 Oregon residents agree with statements aligned with white extremists views, according to a poll commissioned by a major progressive group released Thursday.
May 22 2021
Many people supported aid to low-income students, others wanted schools funds to pay for other things.
Politically, Oregon has a clear divide between its urban and rural residents. A statewide survey in early May shows Oregonians have a similar urban/rural split on how school districts should spend millions of COVID-19 relief dollars from three aid packages passed by U.S. Congress since last spring.
There are also divides in what young and elderly Oregonians prioritize for education funding.
The survey was conducted by the nonprofit, nonpartisan polling organization Oregon Values and Beliefs Center from May 4 to 10, according to a press release. When asked if state and local school leaders should emphasize spending COVID-19 relief dollars to help low-income students and students of color, 54% of all respondents answered yes, compared to 28% who said no and 18% who were undecided.
May 20 2021
Oregon Values and Beliefs Center says people see wildfires as a somewhat or very serious threat
As wildfires seem to grow in number and severity each year, Oregonians are expressing greater concern for how wildfire affects their own lives.
A recent survey conducted by the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center found a strong majority of Oregonians see wildfires as a somewhat or very serious threat to residents of the state.
Respondents described challenges with managing the forests, as well as climate change that is drying out forest areas and making them more susceptible to wildfires.
The survey was conducted May 4 to 10, with 918 Oregonians responding. The survey has a margin of error of 2-3%.