Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun. Researchers on Friday released their ninth annual Idaho Public Policy Survey, a survey that touches on public opinion and trending topics in the Idaho Legislature. The survey was conducted in November, and it includes responses from over 1, adults in Idaho representing all 44 counties. In the survey, researchers asked Idahoans about their opinions related to the economy, education, housing, elections among other Idaho topics.
Most Idahoans favor expanding abortion exceptions to current law, survey found. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, abortion access is now determined on a state-by-state basis. Currently in Idaho, abortion is banned after six weeks of pregnancy and the only exceptions are for documented cases of rape, incest and the life of the mother.
Knowing this, which policy would you prefer for Idaho? Matthew May, the coauthor of the report and survey research director for the School of Public Service said the Idaho Capital Sun was the first to point that out, and he would have to examine the issue more closely.
Of those who thought the state was on the wrong track, 6. Idaho education and school vouchers: Respondents show nuanced understanding in survey. The breakdown of responses is as follows:. In a follow-up question, surveyors asked if the respondents would change their support for a voucher plan if it meant leaving public school districts with lower budgets. Idahoans trust public libraries and librarians, survey shows. Another trending topic the survey addressed was public trust in Idaho libraries.
The survey arrives only two weeks into the legislative session, during which legislation concerning library materials has been a primary focus for many legislators.
