Most Idahoans trust public libraries and librarians and more Idahoans feel the state is on the wrong track than they have in the past decade, according to a new report published by Boise State University’s Idaho Policy Institute and School of Public Service.
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 more than 1,000 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.
Some of the key findings include:
• For the first time in the survey’s history, more Idahoans in comparison to previous surveys (43%) said they feel the state is on the wrong track.
• Education, jobs and the economy, and housing remain Idahoans’ top three legislative priorities.
• Idahoans favor a primary election (75%) over a caucus (13%) and for U.S. presidential and Idaho state primaries to be held on the same day (74%)