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Results of Rep. Vogel's 2015 legislative survey

Friday, May 8, 2015

Do you believe state funding for nursing homes and long-term care programs for seniors and for the disabled should be:

44%     Increased

49%     Kept the same

7%       Reduced

 

Gov. Mark Dayton has proposed adding a 6.5-percent sales tax to fuel sales to fund transportation projects. Do you support this proposal?

20%     Yes

72%     No

7%       Undecided

 

What is the best approach for addressing the problems with the MNsure (Obamacare) exchange in Minnesota?

49%     It isn't working, repeal it entirely

16%     It can be fixed by enacting significant reforms

11%     It's working, keep it as it currently is

24%     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?

9%       Increase spending

45%     Return it to the taxpayers

46%     Keep it in reserves

 

Do you support the funding and construction of the proposed Southwest Light Rail Line?

23%     Yes

54%     No

23%     Unsure

 

From your perspective, what is the best way to grow jobs in Minnesota?

8%       Increase state funding for construction projects across Minnesota

31%     Pass tax relief and incentives to encourage business growth and job creation

27%     Limit state spending (tax collections) and slow government growth

16%     Use surplus funds to offer income tax relief so taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned money and invest in the Minnesota economy

1%       Raise taxes and increase spending on state programs

13%     Increase education funding that focuses on workforce development

4%       Other

 

What mode of transportation do you normally use to get to work?

84%     I drive myself

2%       I carpool

.4%      I take the bus

0%       I take the light rail

13%     Other