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State Representative Glenn Gruenhagen

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100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
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Posted: 2012-04-16 00:00:00
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2012 survey results

1. The latest state budget forecast calls for a state surplus of $876 million for the 2012-2013 biennium, which is obligated to replenish our budget reserve. If further surpluses ensue, how should the money be used? Please rank in order of priority.

(Results indicate the most common choice selected for each priority ranking, 1-4).
First priority
62% Repay shifted K-12 education funds

Second priority
41% Put the money in savings to help insulate our state against future downturns and unstable national and global economies

Third priority
29% Reduce taxes so taxpayers keep more of their money in the future

Fourth priority
72% Increase government spending

2. What is the best way to begin to repay delayed K-12 education funding?
65% Reduce spending in order to grow the surplus
35% Increase taxes

3. Where is the greatest need for tax reform?
39% Income taxes
43% Property taxes
13% Commercial property taxes
5% Sales taxes

4. The governor and Legislature should work to provide greater property tax relief to homeowners and businesses.
78% Yes
22% No

5. The governor and the Legislature should hold the line on/reduce spending and keep flat/cut taxes to help grow the economy.
67% Yes
33% No

6. Should Minnesota focus its transportation spending on new light rail projects or on roads and bridges?
20% Light rail projects
80% Roads and bridges

7. Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to guarantee all citizens the individual freedom to decide to join or not join a labor union, and to pay or not pay dues to a labor union?
57% Yes
43% No

8. How should Minnesota handle health care?
37% Go along with the federal program, aka Obamacare
63% Reject the Obamacare plan and pass private-sector reforms that offer Minnesotans more personal freedom and flexibility in healthcare coverage

9. Should the Legislature be participating in discussions pertaining to the construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium?
56% Yes
44% No

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