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