Most Pennsylvanians think the state is headed in the wrong direction, with many claiming they’ve considered leaving due to high taxes.
More than twice as many voters say our economic conditions are among the worst in the nation compared to those who say they are among the best.
Only 13 percent of Pennsylvanians feel financially better off today compared to two years ago, with nearly 7 in 10 saying inflation has negatively impacted them.
Would you say that you and your family are financially better off, about the same, or worse off as you were two years ago?
Better off: 13%
About the same: 45%
Worse off: 40%
How much have inflation and recent price increases impacted you or your household’s ability to maintain your standard of living?
Total negatively impacted: 69%
Total not impacted: 30%
A plurality believe Pennsylvania has only gotten worse for business over the last decade.
Do you think the state of Pennsylvania is worse for businesses than it was 10 years ago, about the same for businesses than it was 10 years ago, or better for businesses than it was 10 years ago?
Better for businesses than it was 10 years ago: 14%
About the same for businesses that it was 10 years ago: 29%
Worse for businesses than it was 10 years ago: 45%
Voters view economic conditions as negative yet say it’s a good time to find a quality job.
How would you rate the economic conditions in Pennsylvania today?
Total positive: 36%
Total negative: 60%
Thinking about the job situation in Pennsylvania today, would you say that it is now a good time or a bad time to find a quality job?
Good time: 39%
Bad time: 35%
Unsure: 26%