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Laura Santhanam is the Health Reporter and Coordinating Producer for Polling for the PBS NewsHour, where she has also worked as the Data Producer. Follow @LauraSanthanam

Laura’s Recent Stories

Politics Feb 23

Most Americans want Congress to compromise as debt ceiling looms

About four out of 10 Americans think both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party are responsible for incurring the national debt, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

Politics Feb 22

Biden and Trump face headwinds going into 2024, poll shows

Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have maintained large shares of support among their respective bases. But there is still room for competition, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

Health Jan 20

How this law reshaped medical billing, and what challenges remain for patients

Experts say the bipartisan No Surprises Act was a rare victory for patients and the public against exploitative health care costs, but that challenges remain.

Politics Dec 15

New poll shows slight thaw for Biden approval, resilient support for Trump

Recent years of political impasse may have shaken people's faith in the next Congress' ability to find solutions to many of the nation's chronic list of problems, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

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.

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