Rep. Bahner 2021 Legislative Survey

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* 1. Please enter your contact information below.

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* 2. To subscribe to Rep. Bahner's email list, please enter your email address below.

Email Address

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* 3. COVID has impacted all of our lives in different ways. How have members of your household been impacted by COVID-19? (Check all that apply)

Lost a family member, friend, or acquaintance to the virus

Lost a job

Faced a reduction in hours or pay

Missed work to care for yourself or a family member with COVID

Difficulties with mental health

Faced challenges with education or learning

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What do you consider to be our state’s best assets?

Good public schools

Diverse economy with thriving businesses and nonprofits

Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation

A strong sense of community

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What concerns you most about the future of our state?

Provide a world-class education to every student

Providing affordable Childcare and Pre-K

Ensuring affordable health care

Promoting a vibrant economy

Providing for robust small business growth

Ensuring clean air and water for generations to come

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The state currently forecasts a $1.6 Billion projected positive balance. Accounting for inflation, that equates to roughly $230 million. With that in mind, as we prioritize the current budget how would you rank the following priorities for Minnesota? (Rank 1-6)

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* 7. The pandemic has made clear that workers need to be able to take paid time off to care for loved ones or themselves when they are sick. This is important not just for families’ economic security, but also to protect public health. Do you support or oppose a paid family and medical leave insurance programs so no one has to choose between caring for their family or their job?

Support

Oppose

Not sure

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* 8. Climate change and other environmental factors threaten Minnesota's future economic growth and vitality. We have a responsibility to protect our economy and natural resources. Do you support Minnesota taking action on climate, including requiring utilities to generate 100% of our electricity from clean, low-cost, and renewable resources by 2040?

Yes

Not sure

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* 9. Do you or your family face any of the following obstacles to accessing affordable health care?

Lack of access to health care providers

High costs of premiums

High deductibles and copays

High costs of prescription drugs

Lack of access to preventative care services (annual exams, dental, eye, etc.)

Lack of access to specialty services

None of the above/I wouldn’t change anything about my healthcare

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Where would you like to see investments in Minnesota’s public education?

Early head start programs (like Home Visiting)

Voluntary pre-k

K-12 and after school programing and tutoring

Vocational and Job Training

Advanced Training (2 year and specialty programs)

Higher education (BA or advanced degrees)

Special education

Teachers of Color program expansion

Full Service Community School Model (w/wrap around services)

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* 11. Do you support the legalization, regulation, and taxation of adult-use cannabis?

Support

Generally supportive

Undecided

Generally oppose

Oppose

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* 12. Why do you support or oppose legalization of adult-use cannabis?

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* 13. What are the most important issues that need to be addressed related to the legalization of adult-use cannabis? (Check up to 3)

Limit youth access

Moving adult use cannabis from the black market to a regulated market

Collecting tax revenue from adult use cannabis

Criminal justice reform and racial justice

Law enforcement officials able to focus on other crimes

Improving access and lowering costs for those unable to access Minnesota’s medicinal cannabis program

Developing opportunities for local economic development

Focus on public health

Impacts of agriculture

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* 14. I want to hear your personal stories about what issues are important to you and how they impact your life. What do you want to see in the legislature? Why?