1. Should the Legislature raise taxes or reduce government spending to balance the $6.4 billion state budget deficit?
Raise taxes
Reduce government spending
Both

2. How do you think fathers and mothers should be awarded custody of their children in divorce proceedings?
Presumed custody should go to the mother
Presumed custody should go to the father
There should be a presumption of equal custody

3. Should the Legislature repeal a law that prevents Minnesotans from getting health insurance bids from out-of-state companies?
Yes
No

4. Do you support a proposal that would require voters to show a photo ID prior to voting?
Yes
No

5. Should the income tax credit for long-term care insurance costs be raised from the present amount of $100 to $1,000?
Yes
No

6. Which of these health care innovations do you think the state should encourage or adopt?
Increase market competition
Utilize health savings accounts for public programs whenever feasible
Increase income tax deductions for paid health insurance premiums

7. Do you support repealing the ban on new nuclear power plants in Minnesota?
Yes
No

8. Do you support a plan to lower the state’s 6.5-percent sales tax and extend it to include tax on clothing?
Yes
No