2021 Budget Survey

2021 Spring Survey

Legislative and Budget Priorities

As legislators work on the 2021-23 budget, what should their top priorities be in the two-year spending plan? Check all the apply

a) Investing in K-12 schools
b) Funding higher education
c) Economic development
d) Expanding welfare
e) Fixing our roads
f) Cutting taxes
g) Other

The State of Wisconsin is heading into the next budget cycle with more than a billion dollar surplus and a large amount of financial assistance from the federal government. Should the state borrow nearly $3.6 billion and raise taxes by more than $1 billion, as the governor has proposed? Choose one

Yes
No

Last session, legislative Republicans invested more than $40 million in broadband expansion grants. Should the state invest even more money to provide high-speed internet services in unserved areas of Wisconsin? Choose one

Yes
No

Do you support the following reforms to public benefit programs? Check all that apply

a) Drug screening for welfare recipients with treatment programs for those who test positive
b) Additional job training for able-bodied welfare recipients to help them find work
c) Work requirement for food stamp benefits for able bodied adults with school-aged children
d) Drug screening for unemployment benefits

Do you support a tax increase as proposed by Governor Evers that would double the state energy tax, causing electric bills to increase for Wisconsin businesses and residential consumers? Choose one

Yes
No

What is the closest to your views on gun ownership? Choose one

a) I generally support efforts to protect people's right to own a gun.
b) I support efforts to put more restrictions on gun ownership.

Since 2011 legislative Republicans have passed 39 election reform laws. With the increased doubt that people have in the electoral process, do you think that the legislature should consider measures to build more integrity and trust into elections while maintaining full access to voting? Choose one

Yes
No

Long-term care is an area that was already struggling ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic and ended up being its biggest victim. How would you like to see tax dollars spent when it comes to supporting Wisconsinites in long-term care? Check all that apply

a) Increase high-school recruiting of workers
b) Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to 11% at facilities
c) Increase funding to be used on vaccinations and PPE
d) Keep current funding levels in place

Mental health has emerged as an even larger problem since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in our youth. Which do you think would be the more effective way for Wisconsin to address this crisis? Check all that apply

a) Offer more funding for family mental health care through public schools
b) Decrease funding for schools who refuse to offer in-person classes for students
c) Fund more mental health beds in a variety of hospitals throughout the state
d) Fund ways to connect Wisconsinites to existing programs

Which statement most closely represents your view on law enforcement? Choose one

a) Law enforcement is doing an excellent job in our communities
b) Law enforcement needs more training to properly address problems that arise with individuals dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues
c) Law enforcement should be completely defunded in favor of community policing and social welfare remedies

Do you support the federal government continuing to build the border wall which would stop vulnerable children from being trafficked over our nation's southern border? Choose one

Yes
No

Should citizens be required to take the COVID-19 vaccine? Choose one

Yes
No

Rate Your Elected Officials

Please rate the performance of your elected official

Rating System: 5=Very Satisfied; 4=Satisfied; 3=Somewhat Satisfied; 2=Dissatisfied; 1=Very Dissatisfied

Representative Barbara Dittrich

Senator John Jagler

Governor Tony Evers

Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (Jefferson/Waukesha County)

Congressman Mark Pocan (Dane County)

US Senator Ron Johnson

US Senator Tammy Baldwin

President Joe Biden

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