Rep. Michael V. Nelson's 2022 Legislative Survey

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* 1. The latest budget forecast reports that Minnesota has a $7.7 billion surplus. Which of the following statements align closest to your beliefs?

Minnesota’s historic budget surplus is the result of policies that provide support to workers, families, and small businesses when times are tough.

Minnesota’s historic budget surplus is the result of aid from the federal government.

Minnesota’s historic budget surplus is the result of tax rates that are too high.

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* 2. What should the Legislature do with this budget surplus? Please check all ideas that you support.

Fund a Paid Family Leave program for all working Minnesotans

Pay for unfunded mandates on school districts, such as those relating to special education

Reduce class sizes in public schools

Infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, transit, and wastewater systems

Projects to address and prevent climate change

Decrease or freeze tuition at public community colleges and state universities

Decrease the cost of childcare for working families

Housing, rent assistance, or programs to end homelessness

Tax rebates, tax cuts, or direct payments to Minnesotans such as stimulus checks

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* 3. If you have additional comments about the budget surplus, including ideas that weren't listed above or explanations for the choices made above, please include them here:

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* 4. In which sectors of the economy are rising prices causing your family financial stress? Mark all that apply.

Health care

Prescription drugs

Energy

Housing

Childcare

Food

None of these

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* 5. Which policies would you support to address rising energy prices? Check all that apply.

Increased funding for weatherization programs that help Minnesotans insulate their homes so they consume less energy

Increased funding for local and clean energy like wind and solar

Tax cuts on traditional energy sources

Direct payments to low and middle income Minnesotans to defray energy costs

Other (please specify)

Rep. Michael V. Nelson's 2022 Legislative Survey

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* 1. The latest budget forecast reports that Minnesota has a $7.7 billion surplus. Which of the following statements align closest to your beliefs?

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* 2. What should the Legislature do with this budget surplus? Please check all ideas that you support.

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* 3. If you have additional comments about the budget surplus, including ideas that weren't listed above or explanations for the choices made above, please include them here:

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* 4. In which sectors of the economy are rising prices causing your family financial stress? Mark all that apply.

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* 5. Which policies would you support to address rising energy prices? Check all that apply.

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* 6. What is the most significant concern you have about public safety in your community? Do you have ideas about how it should be addressed?

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* 7. Are there other issues you would like addressed during the 2022 session?