Monthly Archives: February 2015

Opinions mixed on proposed abortion rules, but same-sex marriage opposition softens, and 53% oppose gas tax hike

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennesseans favor some, but not all, of several proposed abortion rules pending in the state Legislature, the latest MTSU Poll finds.

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Tennesseans split views on state, federal political leaders; state government gets better reviews than Washington pols

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In general, Tennesseans rate their state government leaders better than those in the federal government, according to the latest statewide MTSU Poll.

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Tennesseans up to speed on most 2016 presidential contenders, but some potential candidates not as well known

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While many potential 2016 candidates for president are well known to Tennesseans, some are surprisingly less so, according to the latest statewide MTSU Poll.

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Tennesseans strongly support ‘Tennessee Promise’ higher ed initiative

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The “Tennessee Promise” community college initiative enjoys strong support from a large majority of Tennesseans, according to the latest statewide MTSU Poll.

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One in five Tennesseans give public schools a D or F on quality, but 65 percent trust, and have confidence in, teachers

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly a fifth of Tennesseans would give state and local public schools a “D” or “F” for quality, and the figure approaches a third in the state’s two most populous counties, Shelby and Davidson, the latest MTSU … Continue reading →

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