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State Representative Jeff Howe

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Posted: May 13 2013 5:08PM
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PRESS RELEASE

2013 Survey Results

1. Governor Dayton has proposed lowering the sales tax rate from 6.875% to 5.5%, but also broadening the sales tax to many goods like clothing over $100, and services like haircuts and auto repairs. This proposal would raise $5.6 billion in tax revenue over four years, which would be used to fund additional education, health care, and local government aid spending. Do you support this proposal?

27%     Yes

58%     No

15%     Undecided

 

2. Legislation has been introduced that would seek to create additional gun control laws in an effort to decrease gun violence. Do you support additional gun control measures?

36%     Yes

58%     No

6%       Undecided

 

3. Some unions and lawmakers are considering requiring private day care providers and personal care attendants to join a union. Proponents argue it will give more power to these workers to improve their wages and working conditions. Opponents say the measure is unnecessary and will increase the cost of daycare and personal care services for families. Do you support the unionization of child care providers and personal care attendants?

8%       Yes

81%     No

11%     Undecided

 

4. Do you feel the current process for determining routes for highvoltage transmission lines selects the route which supports economical power transmission while protecting both the landowner and the environment?

28%     Yes

38%     No

34%     Undecided

 

5. Later this session, it is expected that the legislature will take up the issue of marriage equality for same sex couples. Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage in Minnesota?

20%     Yes

72%     No

8%       Undecided

 

6. Minnesota law currently requires that 25% of our state’s energy come from renewable sources by the year 2025. One proposal would add an additional 10% requirement for solar energy. Proponents of the plan argue that this technology is good for our environment and reduces our need for fossil fuels. Opponents argue that solar panel technology remains too expensive and inefficient, and that the mandate would increase utility rates. Do you support an additional 10% solar mandate?

15%     Yes

64%     No

21%     Undecided

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