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Copy of Pre Session Survey
Pre-Legislative Session Survey
The first few questions ask some generic and demographic types of questions. After that, I ask you to weigh in on a few specific issues that will likely come before the legislature this year.
1.
Are you a Nebraska resident?
Yes, I live in District 32 (Senator Ebke's Legislative District)
Yes, but I don't live in District 32
No, I'm from outside of Nebraska
2.
How interested are you in state politics?
Extremely interested
Very interested
Moderately interested
Slightly interested
Not at all interested
3.
Where do you currently get your news about state politics? (Check all that apply)
Magazines - online
Newspaper - hard copy
Newspaper - online
Television
Radio
Magazines - hard copy
Internet blog
Internet news site
Other (please specify)
4.
Which state political candidates or elected officials do you currently follow on Facebook?
5.
How much can people like you affect what state political candidates do?
A great deal
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
Not at all
6.
How many days in a typical week do you talk about politics with family or friends?
7.
When it comes to politics, would you describe yourself as liberal, conservative, or neither liberal nor conservative?
Extremely liberal
Moderately liberal
Slightly liberal
Neither liberal nor conservative
Slightly conservative
Moderately conservative
Extremely conservative
8.
Revenue forecasts for the state suggest that Nebraska could be facing something close to a $1 Billion shortfall in the next budget cycle. We have an obligation to pass a balanced budget. HOW should we balance the budget? Check all that apply for you.
Raise revenue through taxation
Lower taxes and expect economic stimulus to result in higher revenues
Freeze spending
Cut spending
Other (please specify)
9.
How important are the following issues for the STATE LEGISLATURE to handle?
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Health Care
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Medicaid Expansion
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Social Welfare programs
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Public health
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Education of Pre-school aged children
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Education of traditional K-12 children
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Post high school Education
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Local Tax Rates
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Economic Development
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Law Enforcement
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Corrections (Criminal Justice)
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Agriculture Sector Regulation
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Manufacturing Regulations
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Environmental Regulations
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Zoning Regulations
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Gun/Firearms Regulations
The State shouldn't be involved in this.
The State may have a role, but it's better left to other levels of government, or the private sector
The State should work cooperatively on this issue with other levels of government, or the private se
The State should be a critical player in addressing these issues.
The State should be providing direction to others on these issues.
Other (please specify)
10.
Is there anything else you'd like to see addressed, or asked in these surveys?