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Secure Borders, Secure America: 87% of Americans favor AFP's Four Pillars on Immigration and Border Security

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Among key findings, the survey highlighted that 57% of Americans believe that border reform is more important than anything else Congress could address today.

Key Points: 
  • Among key findings, the survey highlighted that 57% of Americans believe that border reform is more important than anything else Congress could address today.
  • The survey suggests that Americans want Congress to take urgent action on commonsense fixes, including constructing more border wall, improving conditions for border patrol agents, and increasing security personnel.
  • The survey found that 69% of Americans say that a candidate supporting the Four Pillars approach is more likely to have their vote.
  • "The survey shows that 87% of Americans favor a Four Pillars approach to addressing border security and visa reform", said Miranda Melvin, Federal Strategist Director for AFP.

American Women Report Economic Stress, Worry about How They Will Afford Future Health Costs and Retirement

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A national survey of women ages 25+, commissioned by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), finds that American women continue to face significant economic stress, and they are concerned about how to pay for health care and other daily expenses in retirement. Across demographic and party lines, women express strong bipartisan support for federal policy solutions that could help.

Key Points: 
  • Women rate their general health worse than their mental health, and low-income and rural women rate their general and mental health a net negative.
  • Less than half (49%) of women and only one-third of rural women report having saved for retirement.
  • Majorities report they are not financially secure, including 79% of low-income women and 67% of rural women.
  • The national mixed mode survey included 1,022 women ages 25 and older with oversamples of rural women (n=314) and low-income women by ethnicity (White=260, Black=241, Hispanic=203).

National Survey Shows Most Mothers and Caregivers of Infants in U.S. Believe Breast Milk is Healthiest Option, but Need to Use Formula at Some Point in the First Year

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The bipartisan team of GQR and Public Opinion Strategies (POS) released results from a national survey conducted on behalf of the Infant Nutrition Council of America that examines how mothers and caregivers across demographic and racial groups choose to feed their infants and the factors that influence those decisions[1]. The survey was conducted among 1,500 mothers and caregivers in the U.S. with children less than 12 months of age.

Key Points: 
  • The survey was conducted among 1,500 mothers and caregivers in the U.S. with children less than 12 months of age.
  • But even mothers who breastfeed report barriers and lack of support from employees including time and space to pump.
  • Additionally, the survey asked mothers and caregivers of young children 12-24 months of age about their feeding concerns.
  • The vast majority of mothers and caregivers want access to information about nutritious feeding options for their toddlers (12-24 months).

New National Poll: Americans Want Choice, More Control Over Video Content - Including Sports

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Costs are far and away the most important factor in Americans' decisions to subscribe to video content.

Key Points: 
  • Costs are far and away the most important factor in Americans' decisions to subscribe to video content.
  • Americans overwhelmingly want more choice when it comes to high-priced news, sports, or movie channels.
  • (See Graph B)
    An overwhelming bipartisan majority of Americans prefer more choice in their programming, including 80% of Republicans, 83% of Independents, and 83% of Democrats.
  • After hearing about ESPN's position and potential action, nearly 3 in 4 (74%) adults say ESPN has "too much control over sports programming."

SURVEY: 86% of LA residents say city should not prioritize housing homeless individuals in hotels

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 98% of Los Angeles residents say homelessness in the city is a crisis or a major problem. Despite that, 86% say LA should not prioritize housing people experiencing homelessness in hotels, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies. 

Key Points: 
  • Despite that, 86% say LA should not prioritize housing people experiencing homelessness in hotels, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies.
  • The issue is headed to the ballot following a unanimous city council vote against the measure last year.
  • Large majorities of LA residents say housing homeless people in hotels next to paying guests would unfairly burden hotel staff (81%), devastate the city's tourism industry (70%), and create an unsafe workspace for hotel staff (69%), according to the survey.
  • That's why we're calling on Unite Here to drop its dangerous demand to turn hotels into homeless shelters – in LA or any other city where they might try it."

Half of American Women Report Struggling Financially Today, Leaving Them Worried and Uncertain about Retirement

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two surveys of women ages 25 and older, commissioned by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), find that half of American women are struggling financially today, making it very difficult to plan for a secure retirement. Across demographic and party lines, women express strong bipartisan support for federal policy solutions that could help.

Key Points: 
  • Just over half of American women ages 25 and older say they do not consider themselves financially secure, and 77% of low-income women say the same.
  • Nearly half of women report not having an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
  • Just over half of women ages 25 and older said they do not consider themselves financially secure, and 77% of low-income women said the same.
  • Most women said they are "worried" and "uncertain" when thinking about retirement, and a third of low-income women are "terrified."

Coalition for Convenient Sales Launches to Advocate For Modernization of Pennsylvania's Liquor Laws

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new alliance of trade associations, retailers, business owners and individual consumers, Coalition for Convenient Sales, is advocating to expand access to spirits-based ready-to-drink products. Coalition members include Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Distilled Spirits Council, and National Federation of Independent Business.

Key Points: 
  • Coalition members include Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Distilled Spirits Council, and National Federation of Independent Business.
  • "We are pleased to announce the formation of the Coalition for Convenient Sales," said Alex Baloga, President and CEO of Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.
  • "It's long past time to change the liquor laws and give Pennsylvanians the convenience they want and deserve, and we will all be pulling together to get this done."
  • "The public very clearly wants a modernized, convenient system that keeps alcohol sales safe while making it more convenient for consumers."

A recent study finds Texans overwhelmingly support fair sales policy for ready-to-drink spirits

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A statewide study finds that voters in Texas overwhelmingly support more equitable rules about where adults can purchase ready-to-drink spirit coolers.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A statewide study finds that voters in Texas overwhelmingly support more equitable rules about where adults can purchase ready-to-drink spirit coolers.
  • The study found Texans value choice and convenience and say laws need to keep up with new product development.
  • "In Texas, there is consistent robust support for sensible sales policies with more than 70% of Republicans, Democrats and Independents supporting the policy.
  • Additionally, 71% of Christian Texans support this policy, including 64% of self-identified Evangelical Christians."

NEW POLL: Voters want action from Republicans to reduce health care costs

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans for Prosperity today announced the results of a new national public opinion survey showing that voters reject government control of the health care system, want more control of their own health care, and want Republicans to make cutting health care costs a priority.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans for Prosperity today announced the results of a new national public opinion survey showing that voters reject government control of the health care system, want more control of their own health care, and want Republicans to make cutting health care costs a priority.
  • Voters want Republicans to focus on reducing health care costs and support the Personal Option health care plan.
  • When asked to choose the top three issues the GOP House should prioritize, a combined 21% of voters said lowering health care costs.
  • And voters do not believe the way to reduce health care costs is to turn control of the system over to the government.