Voters in Alabama see scientific research as key to maintaining America's global leadership, a new survey finds.
Why it matters:Cuts to funding for scientific research, including into the earth's weather and climate, were floated in President Trump's "big beautiful bill," with opponents warning the cuts could jeopardize important missions.
Catch up quick:The survey, by North Star Opinion Research and Global Strategy Group for Knowledge for a Competitive America, found strong bipartisan support for federal science spending.
By the numbers: The 1,200 likely 2026 voters polled across Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas opposed cuts to federal funding for scientific research by more than 2-to-1.
84% of Alabamians surveyed felt America's position as a global leader depends on continued scientific research and innovation, and 76% feel scientific research is a smart use of taxpayers' money.
63% disagreed with a proposal to cut all federal funding for research into weather and climate.
What they're saying: "Despite today's polarized political environment, it is clear that gutting scientific research programs is deeply unpopular on a bipartisan basis," said Pamela Weerasinghe, campaign director for Knowledge of a Competitive America.
