Health Nov 15 South Dakota passed Medicaid expansion. What’s next? Many of the soon-to-be eligible work in low-income jobs or self-employed, are unable to afford health care coverage on their own and have been excluded from Medicaid under South Dakota’s strict guidelines.
Politics Nov 10 What motivated voters on Election Day? Data from the Associated Press’ VoteCast survey data offers insights on who showed up at the polls in key battleground states and why.
Politics Nov 02 Here’s what voters said in our last poll before Election Day Most Americans think that if the candidate they support does not earn enough votes, they should definitely or probably concede, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
Nation Nov 01 Hourslong drives and huge bills. Here’s what the pregnant and uninsured face in South Dakota Fear of financial ruin is enough to compel people to gamble with their health. Will South Dakota voters choose to expand Medicaid?…
Politics Oct 13 Medicaid expansion is on the ballot in South Dakota. Here’s what voters think If a majority of South Dakota voters support Amendment D on Nov. 8, tens of thousands of people in the state could receive health care coverage under Medicaid expansion.
Politics Sep 09 What polling does — and doesn’t — tell us At their best, polls can empower the broader public to help influence crucial decisions. But it is important to recognize the limitations, in addition to the strengths. Here's a guide.
Politics Sep 08 Democrats don’t see the economy like everyone else right now More than half of Americans think President Joe Biden has made the economy weaker, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll…
Health Aug 15 The COVID lessons the U.S. still needs to learn to tackle monkeypox Exhausted public health workers and experts are "seeing a lot of Groundhog Day."…
Health Jul 27 How abortion bans will likely lead to more deadly infections When faced with this kind of infection, “it’s all about getting care quickly,” experts say. But abortion restrictions and bans complicate access to care, putting more pregnant people's lives at risk.
Politics Jul 21 New poll asks Americans whether Trump should face charges, top midterm priorities About half of Americans think former President Donald Trump should face criminal charges for his role in the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol, but most doubt he will be.