Results from Rep. Mark Anderson's 2015 legislative survey
What is the best approach for addressing the problems with the Obamacare exchange in Minnesota, MNsure?
52% It isn't working, repeal it entirely
20% It can be fixed by enacting significant reforms
11% It's working, keep it as it currently is
17% Give Minnesotans more options outside of MNsure
The February forecast showed that Minnesota is projected to have a $1.9 billion surplus for Minnesota's 2016-17 budget. What should the Legislature do with that money?
10% Increase spending
43% Return it to the taxpayers
47% Keep it in the reserves
What mode of transportation do you normally use to get to work?
80% I drive myself
1% I carpool
0% I take the bus
0% I take the light rail
19% Other
What should be done to improve transportation?
17% Increase funding for roads and bridges by decreasing funding for trains
20% Make transportation a higher priority in the budget
48% Dedicate all transportation-related revenue to transportation needs
9% Increase gas taxes and/or vehicle license fees to fund all forms of transportation, including roads, bridges, buses and trains
5% Other
Under Minnesota law, Sunday liquor sales are illegal in this state. Do you support repealing this law, allowing liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sundays?
30% Yes
60% No
10% Undecided
Currently, in tight budgeting times, school districts make layoff decisions based on teacher seniority. Some legislators are advocating for a reform that allows schools to also consider teacher effectiveness in those decisions. Do you support making this change?
79% Yes
15% No
6% Undecided
What should be done to improve long-term care for seniors?
25% Relieve burdensome administrative and paperwork requirements for long-term care facilities
17% Combat shortage of long-term care workers by expanding training scholarships and employment incentives such as loan forgiveness
34% Create a tax-exempt savings plan to encourage people to save for long-term care costs
16% Increase funding for long-term care facilities
Do you support any of the following tax reform policies?
30% Exempt seniors' Social Security income from taxation
20% Exempt veterans' military pensions from taxation
22% Align state taxes with federal law to allow Minnesotans to take full advantage of IRS tax breaks
21% Repeal recent tax increases from the last two years
7% Other