Californians Are Using AI at Work, But Still Doubt Its Payoff for the State
More than half of working Californians now use AI on the job. But most expect it to hurt the state’s economy, depress good jobs, and widen inequality. Even the workers …
Recent Insights
Finding Home Ground: How Washington Residents Are Looking Local Amid National Pessimism
The national mood is grim. Seven in ten Washington residents say the United States is on the wrong track. They describe thinking about the country in words like disappointed, concerned, frustrated, and anxious. By …
A Restless Electorate, a Crowded Field: Voters’ Priorities Ahead of California’s June Primary
As ballots for California’s June gubernatorial primary begin arriving in the mail, the field may remain volatile, but there are some clear indications of what likely voters want from the …
Housing Affordability Faces Continual Doubts in Oregon
Housing affordability remains one of Oregon’s most pressing challenges, yet there is growing resistance in many communities to exploring local solutions. In recent DHM focus groups and statewide surveys, Oregonians …
Opinions on AI, Data Centers, and Energy in Washington State
In late 2025, DHM asked Washington residents about their thoughts on AI, data centers, energy affordability and reliability, and nuclear energy. These topics are up for discussion in the current Washington …
Are Washingtonians Finally Ready for a State Income Tax?
As Washington prepares to address a significant budget deficit in the 2026 legislative session, Governor Ferguson’s late December endorsement of a millionaire’s state income tax has renewed discourse among state leaders around …
Concerns around Educational Quality and the Rise of AI in Oregon’s K-12 Public Schools
As Oregon continues to grapple with the challenges facing its public education system, a new concern has emerged: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 classrooms. While AI offers …
Right Direction on the Rise?
For decades, DHM has been tracking public sentiment across the Pacific Northwest. One of the first questions we often ask our survey respondents is if they think their community is headed in the right direction or on the wrong track. In DHM’s most recent July 2025 Panel survey, the percentage of Oregonians who feel the state is headed in the right direction is the highest we’ve seen since a record low after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even surpassing wrong track.
Oregonians Weigh in on Transportation Priorities as the Legislature’s Special Session Approaches
DHM’s most recent statewide survey in Oregon tested sentiments about the current quality of transportation infrastructure and Oregonians’ transportation priorities for the next ten years.