Each year in March (apart from the chaotic month of March 2020) DHM Research asks Oregonians questions about their perceptions of the environment in anticipation of Earth Day. In this year's survey, we find that perceptions of climate change have changed little despite a historic wildfire … [Read more...] about Climate Change Changes Few Minds
Oregonians Weigh in on Legislative Policy, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and School Re-Openings
COVID-19 hasn't slowed down the Oregon Legislature. Zoom hearings and all, legislators a deep into policy debates. For our March 2021 survey, DHM Research checked in with Oregonians about some of the issues that the Legislature is considering. We also asked how Oregonians are feeling about the … [Read more...] about Oregonians Weigh in on Legislative Policy, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and School Re-Openings
John Horvick: What you should know about age demographics and Oregon
Age may just be a number, but it’s certainly playing a role in determining our elected officials and their priorities. John Horvick January 20, 2021 Published by The Oregon Way John Horvick is the Political Director at DHM Research. The Oregon Way project has included the … [Read more...] about John Horvick: What you should know about age demographics and Oregon
Numbers Suggest Choppy Waters Ahead for Addressing Oregon’s Challenges
DHM/OVBC Survey Results November 9, 2020 Although the divisive 2020 election may be over and there are just a few weeks left in a year of unprecedented challenges, don’t assume it is going to be smooth sailing for Oregon in 2021. A recent poll found 80% of Oregonians are ending the year worried … [Read more...] about Numbers Suggest Choppy Waters Ahead for Addressing Oregon’s Challenges
COVID-19 Concerns Continue
Months have passed since COVID-19 initially spread across the globe. The response and feelings towards the pandemic have greatly varied depending on location and belief systems. Many people have come to adopt new behaviors to help us overcome the risk of exposure to the virus. However, the effects … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Concerns Continue
Oregonians Across State View Homelessness as a Top Priority
DHM/OVBC Survey Results November 8, 2020 Homelessness is an important and urgent concern among Oregonians across the state. Fully half of Oregonians believe leaders should make solving homelessness their top priority and they place responsibility squarely on the shoulders of local and state … [Read more...] about Oregonians Across State View Homelessness as a Top Priority
A Change We Aren’t Prepared For
DHM/OVBC Survey Results November 8, 2020 Reports of warmer weather, rising sea levels, and the increase of extreme natural events have all been indicators of global climate change. However, many people continue to question whether there is enough evidence to support the claim that climate change … [Read more...] about A Change We Aren’t Prepared For
Oregonians’ Outlook on Public Finances and Taxation
DHM Survey Results October 26, 2020 These findings come from a DHM Research (DHM) and Oregon Values and Beliefs Center (OVBC) online survey conducted from October 1 to October 6, 2020 about a variety of issues including COVID-19, climate change, homelessness, and public finance and taxation. Quality … [Read more...] about Oregonians’ Outlook on Public Finances and Taxation