Tax Day was Monday, and nearly two-thirds of respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll say they believe the amount of federal income tax they personally pay is unfairly high.
Read More »Nearly two-thirds favor legalizing marijuana in N.Y.
More than 60 percent of respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll support the legalization in New York of personal possession of up to an ounce of marijuana.
Read More »CEOs’ golden parachutes are unjustified, most readers say
More than 90 percent of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll say big severance packages for dismissed CEOs are not justified.
Read More »Economic development tops list of issues in mayoral race
A plurality of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll-nearly 40 percent-says economic development should be the No. 1 issue in this year's Rochester mayoral race.
Read More »Most readers favor policies that permit telecommuting
Roughly 85 percent of respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll say employees should be allowed to work from home when possible.
Read More »Dow surge doesn’t signal recovery, majority says
A slight majority-53 percent-of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll says the stock market's recent surge does not necessarily signal a strengthening economic recovery. The plurality of readers, however, are optimistic about the prospects for the nation's economy in the next 12 months.
Read More »More than half oppose new gun-control law
More than 60 percent of respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll oppose the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, New York's new gun-control law.
Read More »Narrow majority concerned about impact of sequester
Slightly more than half of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll expressed concern earlier this week about across-the-board federal spending cuts known as the sequester, slated to kick in today unless Congress and President Barack Obama reached an eleventh-hour deal on deficit reduction.
Read More »Majority opposes casino gambling in center city
More than half of respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll oppose putting a casino in downtown Rochester. Of the 55 percent opposed, 37 percent say they strongly oppose.
Read More »Majority opposes legislation mandating paid sick leave
Slightly more than 60 percent of respondents oppose New York requiring firms to provide paid sick leave.
Read More »Readers strongly support Richards’ run for mayor
Nearly 90 percent of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll support Rochester Mayor Thomas Richards' run for re-election. Richards announced at a news conference Wednesday morning that he plans to run for mayor in November.
Read More »Housing tops downtown development priorities
With 57 percent, development of owner-occupied housing topped the list of priorities for downtown Rochester. A grocery store and restaurants tied for the second spot, each being chosen by 46 percent of respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll.
Read More »Slight majority opposes plan for $1.50 minimum wage hike
By 52 percent to 48 percent, Snap Poll respondents narrowly oppose an increase in the state's minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8.75. Among business owners with employees earning the current minimum wage, 57 percent oppose the raise.
Read More »Majority gives thumbs-down to Obama’s first four years
Nearly two-thirds of respondents disapprove of President Barack Obama's performance during his first term in office.
Read More »Bills get good grades for hiring Marrone as next head coach
Nearly two-thirds of respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll give the hiring of Doug Marrone as Buffalo Bills head coach a grade of A or B. Only 7 percent of readers give the team a failing grade.
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