Institute for Policy and Opinion Research

How honest and reliable do members of society believe each other to be? The level of trust in society strongly predicts economic success and is an important aspect of civic culture. IPOR releases a new annual look at trust in Virginia. 

Virginians have mixed opinions on the direction of Virginia and the nation, approval ratings for Gov. Youngkin and President Biden, and the Trump indictments. 

IPOR is out with the quarterly look at how Virginians feel about the economy. Consumer sentiment has stalled, and high price levels are frustrating Virginians. Unemployment rates remain low with 2.5 job openings for every unemployed person.  

Researchers report Virginians are more satisfied with democracy in the commonwealth than the nation and more anxious about national politics. 

The latest poll from the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research shows Virginians' opinions on direction of the state, approval ratings for politicians as well as potential candidates for president.

Consumer sentiment in Virginia continues to trend upward behind ebbing inflation and strong labor markets. Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research has all the details. 

The latest Roanoke College Poll measures the opinions of Virginians on economy, jobs and inflation, as well as opinions on political leaders and the overall direction of the commonwealth. 

IPOR's latest survey says consumer sentiment in Virginia is up, buoyed by slowing inflation rates and robust labor market. 

The economy, jobs and inflation are the top issues for residents of the Commonwealth. IPOR's latest survey addresses topics such as the midterm elections, political anxiety, abortion, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s national spotlight.