COVID-19


Polling Survey

Majority of Texans support mask requirements in public places

In spite of an executive order prohibiting mask requirements, seven in ten – or more – support these measures.
Economy Survey

Child Tax Credit checks are here – and they’re making a difference for low-income families

So far, monthly checks are being used much like last year’s stimulus checks – but the extra hundreds of dollars each month are crucial for some Americans

Outside of COVID-19, Biden receives mixed approval ratings

New ABC News/Ipsos poll shows most disapprove of Biden’s handling of gun violence, immigration, crime

Small business owners expect six months to a year before return to normal

A MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Special Report shows most small businesses are not actively looking to hire, and those who are struggle to find workers with the needed skills and experience
COVID-19 Survey

Americans agree inflation is here – but they don't agree why

Most people blame issues with the supply chain, but Republicans are most likely to blame government regulations
Coronavirus Survey

Fourth of July celebrations won’t be bigger this year, but most Americans plan a return to past habits

Few say they’re planning a bigger celebration now that they’re vaccinated, but a return to normal is still big for one of America’s top food and beverage holidays

Small business outlook climbs, aided by improving economic and revenue evaluations

The MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows optimism about current and future macroeconomic pictures mixed with underlying hesitancy

Americans head into summer confident in their finances as the rally slows

Americans are better able to manage their bills, but uncertainty around back to the office remains. Meanwhile, parents who are hesitant about the vaccine for themselves are still wary of allowing their children to get one, pointing to barriers along the path towards herd immunity.
COVID-19 Survey

Eleven percent of Americans plan to never return to pre-coronavirus activities

The majority of Americans are familiar with the updated mask usage and social distancing guidelines published by the CDC, over half say they are not planning to quickly return to pre-coronavirus activities