What is the best approach for addressing the problems with the MNsure exchange in Minnesota?
33% It isn't working, repeal it entirely
24% It can be fixed by enacting significant reforms
15% It's working, keep it as it currently is
28% 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?
7% Increase spending
33% Provide relief in tax reform
24% Keep it in the reserves
10% All of the above
25% Other
How should we fund the fight against Aquatic Invasive Species?
39% Continue to fund through counties
35% Fund DNR initiatives
17% Do not fund a losing cause
9% Other
What should be done to improve transportation?
13% Increase funding for roads and bridges by decreasing funding for trains
24% Make transportation a higher priority in the budget
41% Dedicate all transportation-related revenue to transportation needs
16% Increase gas taxes and/or vehicle license fees to fund all forms of transportation, including roads, bridges, buses and trains
6% Other
Under Minnesota law, Sunday liquor sales are illegal in Minnesota. Do you support repealing this law, allowing liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sundays?
46% Yes
39% No
16% Let counties decide
Should Minnesota issue a drivers card to non-citizen residents?
27% Yes
73% No
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?
81% Yes
18% No
What should be done to improve long-term care for seniors?
24% Relieve burdensome administrative paperwork requirements for long-term care facilities
20% Combat shortage of long-term care workers by expanding training scholarships and employment incentives such as loan forgiveness
27% Create a tax-exempt savings plan to encourage people to save for future long-term care costs
20% Increase funding for long-term care facilities
8% Other
Do you support any of the following tax reform policies?
32% Exempt seniors' Social Security income from taxation
21% Exempt veterans' military pensions from taxation
24% Align state taxes with federal law to allow Minnesotans to take full advantage of IRS breaks
17% Repeal recent tax increases from the last two years
8% Other