Researchers from LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication release their findings from the 2019 Louisiana Survey. Director of the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs Dr. Jenee Slocum said the percentage of people who feel the state is heading in the right direction has increased since last year.
“This year we’ve got 47% believing we are moving in the right direction compared to 39% last year,” said Slocum.
Public confidence in the government to tackle problems effectively is down from last year. It remains low as on 41% say they are either confident or somewhat confident in the state government’s ability to address its issues. Slocum said the survey asked what issues were of top concern.
“They could name up to five, and out of that question, what came out ahead is that education and transportation are the top concerns. And those are often the top concerns,” said Slocum.
34% mentioned education while 32% mentioned transportation.
Many residents have a more positive outlook about their own financial situation than that of the state’s economy.
“A greater percentage of people feel better about their personal situation than they did a year ago,” said Slocum.
