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Results from Rep. Anderson's 2015 survey

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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?

7% Increase spending

17% Return it to the taxpayers

33% Keep it in the state's reserves

19% Return it to the taxpayers with tax reforms

17% A combination of A,C, and D

7% Undecided

 

Do you support Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal to increase the state gas tax by 6.5 percent at the wholesale level (roughly 16 cents per gallon at today's prices)?

18% Yes

79% No

3% Undecided

 

What is the best approach for addressing the problems with MNsure?

32% It isn't working, repeal it entirely

17% It can be fixed by enacting significant reforms

7% It's working, keep it as it currently is

34% Give Minnesotans more options outside of MNsure

10% Undecided

 

Under Minnesota law, Sunday liquor sales are illegal in Minnesota. Do you support repealing this law, allowing liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sundays?

28% Yes

48% No

24% Allow counties to decide whether liquor stores in their jurisdiction may be open on Sundays

 

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 performance with tenure in those decisions. Do you support making this change?

77% Yes

14% No

9% Undecided

 

What should be done to improve long-term care for seniors?

31% Relieve burdensome administrative and paperwork requirements for long-term care facilities

19% Combat a shortage of long-term care workers by expanding training scholarships and employment incentives such as loan forgiveness

30% Create a tax-exempt savings plan to encourage people to save for future long-term care costs

16% Increase funding for long-term care facilities

3% Other

 

Do you support any of the following tax reform policies?

34% Exempt seniors' Social Security income from taxation

21% Exempt military pensions from taxation

26% Align state taxes with federal law to allow Minnesotans to take full advantage of IRS tax breaks

19% Repeal recent tax increases from the last two years

 

What is the best way to grow jobs in Minnesota?

9% Increase state funding for construction projects across Minnesota

29% Pass tax relief and incentives to encourage business growth and job creation

30% Limit state spending to the amount of revenue taken in and slow government growth

16% Use surplus funds to offer income tax relief so taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned money

3% Raise taxes and increase spending on state programs

13% Increase education funding and focus on workforce development