Rep. Steffen's Spring Survey

How do you think Wisconsin is doing as a state? *

Great, headed in the right direction
Good, pleased with the progress made
Neutral
Not good, headed in wrong direction

As legislators work on the 2023-25 budget, what are the top three priorities that should be in the two-year spending plan? (Select three priorities by holding the Control key while making your selections). *

Governor Evers’ proposed budget would increase general fund spending by 23%. The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, however, projects that state income tax collections will increase by only 3.9% this year. Which statement best reflects your position on overall state spending? *

Approve the Governor's 23% increase
Increase spending by no more than 3.9%
Keeping spending flat--no increase
Reduce state spending

Do you support the following reforms to public benefit programs? (Select multiple priorities by holding the Control key while making your selections). *

What is the closest to your views on gun ownership? *

I generally support efforts to protect people’s right to own a gun
I support efforts to put more restrictions on gun ownership

Please choose the statement that best represents your position on abortion.

Allowed up until birth
Adopt what's common in Europe allowing abortion for the first 12 weeks only
Should be illegal except for rape, incest, and the life of the mother
Should be illegal except to save the life of the mother

Mandatory sentencing requires that offenders serve a predefined term for certain crimes, commonly serious and violent offenses. Do you agree with mandatory minimum sentencing? *

Yes
No

Rate Your Elected Official: State Representative David Steffen (rating system: 1=very satisfied, 2=satisfied, 3=somewhat satisfied, 4=somewhat dissatisfied, 5=very dissatisfied *

Rate Your Elected Official: Governor Tony Evers (rating system: 1=very satisfied, 2=satisfied, 3=somewhat satisfied, 4=somewhat dissatisfied, 5=very dissatisfied *

Rate Your Elected Official: Congressman Mike Gallagher (rating system: 1=very satisfied, 2=satisfied, 3=somewhat satisfied, 4=somewhat dissatisfied, 5=very dissatisfied *

Rate Your Elected Official: President Joe Biden (rating system: 1=very satisfied, 2=satisfied, 3=somewhat satisfied, 4=somewhat dissatisfied, 5=very dissatisfied *

Do you support the Governor's proposal to spend $290 million of state taxpayer funds on baseball stadium upgrades for the Milwaukee Brewers? *

Yes
No

I've authored legislation to create a tax-free retirement in Wisconsin. In my proposal, all retirement account income (e.g. social security, pensions, 401Ks, IRAs) would no longer be taxed in Wisconsin. This proposal will reduce the state budget surplus by $422 million. Would you support this proposal? *

Yes
No

Which of the following post-budget related items do you believe should be the top priority for the state of Wisconsin? *

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Rep. Steffen's 2023-2025 Budget Survey