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Utah voters more likely to blame Democrats for shutdown — but many still say both parties at fault
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 18 - 10:00 a.m.
A new poll found that Utah voters were more likely to attribute the shutdown to congressional Democrats, but a substantial number of respondents said both parties are to blame.
Utahns align with national sentiment on releasing Epstein documents
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 18 - 6:15 a.m.
Debate in Congress over releasing the Epstein files has created unlikely alliances across party lines and disunity among partisan bedfellows.
American families divided on technology impacts but united in protecting kids
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 12:03 p.m.
Latest American Family Survey explores how smartphones, AI, social media and more impact families across the country.
Utahns divided on firework restrictions when considering environmental impact, poll says
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 25 - 9:18 p.m.
Utahns are split over how strict firework limitations should be, particularly when considering their potential environmental effects, a recent Deseret News poll found.
Poll: Cox sees small boost in approval as he broadens his message to the right and left
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 8:02 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy majority support among registered voters in the state, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by HarrisX.
New poll: What do Utahns think of Trump's plans on Greenland and Canada?
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 8:06 a.m.
A new poll finds most Utahns don't share President Donald Trump's vision of making Canada and Greenland part of the U.S.
Poll shows how Utahns feel about DOGE, Trump spending cuts
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 8:05 a.m.
Utah voters are split on how they view the Department of Government Efficiency and the role Elon Musk is playing in the Trump administration, a new poll shows.
3 out of 4 Utahns are concerned about state's water situation, survey finds
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 3:03 p.m.
About 3 out of 4 respondents of a new survey said they were at least a little concerned about Utah's overall water situation.
Democrats, Republicans agree on several key Utah issues, Utah Foundation finds
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 7:05 p.m.
A new report from the Utah Foundation examined some of Utah's challenges and determined that there are in fact issues that Utahns generally agree upon across party lines.
The state bucking the national 'dechurching' trend
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 9:07 p.m.
The Beehive State continues to have a higher rate of worship service attendance than any other U.S. state and most European countries.
Utah Republicans attend church at highest rate among political groups, according to new poll
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 7:06 p.m.
The majority of Utah Republicans say they attend church weekly.
Poll: Gov. Spencer Cox leads Brian King by 40 percentage points in gubernatorial race
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:31 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox leads his general election opponent, Rep. Brian King, D-Salt Lake City, by 40 percentage points in a head-to-head contest.
Poll: Curtis has sizable lead in Utah Senate primary, but a third of GOP voters still undecided
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 6:15 a.m.
Four candidates are vying for the seat held by Sen. Mitt Romney, who announced late last year he wouldn't run for reelection.
County commissioners endorse Gov. Cox days after he was booed at GOP convention
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 9:02 p.m.
Dozens of county commissioners endorsed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday after he was rebuffed by a majority of state Republican delegates at Saturday's party convention.
Young adults most likely to still take extra precautions for COVID-19
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 15 - 6:17 a.m.
More people think the COVID-19 pandemic's ongoing than don't, according to a new HarrisX poll for the Deseret News. That's despite the fact that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the pandemic in America over nearly a year ago.
Gallup polling: Latter-day Saints have the highest rate of weekly church attendance
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted March 26 - 6:15 a.m.
A new Gallup survey measuring church attendance shows that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have the highest rate of church attendance among religious groups.
Poll: Voters have serious and totally different concerns about a Trump or Biden reelection
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 12:02 p.m.
For the first time in more than a century, U.S. voters will decide between two candidates who have already gone head-to-head in a presidential election. And they have concerns.
What family policies would experts like to see in 2024?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 7 - 4:10 p.m.
As a new year begins, folks may wonder what policies will impact their families — with great or not-so-great results.
Poll: 68% of Utahns support legally sanctioned campsites for people experiencing homelessness
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 30 - 9:55 a.m.
More than two-thirds of Utahns surveyed in a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll say they support a policy of legally sanctioned campsites for people experiencing homelessness.
Poll shows Utah interest in Ukraine still high, but urge to help waning
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 30 - 8:05 a.m.
Discussions about the Biden administration's proposed $106 billion national security package, including aid for Israel and Ukraine, have picked up. What do Utahns think?
Does a winning football team boost college enrollment?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 7:10 p.m.
With sports seemingly dominating the public image of a university, is there too much emphasis on athletics? Utahns answered that question in a recent poll.
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How old is too old to run for president?
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 12:58 p.m.
A majority of Utah voters say there should be an age limit.
Work ethic or work mode? Here's what a new poll reveals about remote employment productivity
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 8:05 a.m.
When it comes to working from home, Utahns are mostly giving themselves high marks for maintaining productivity versus how much they accomplish when toiling in an office setting.
70% of Utahns oppose giving legacy applicants preference in college admissions
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:44 p.m.
Following the Supreme Court ruling that eliminates the use of affirmative action, legacy admission practices at highly selective universities are under intense scrutiny.
