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Page: September 2012 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square
1. Louisiana offers numerous tax breaks to both individuals and corporations, many with the intention of encouraging economic development and creating jobs. How important do you think reducing taxes on businesses is to the economy?
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Count
Very important
58.3%14
Somewhat important
20.8%5
Slightly important
12.5%3
Not at all important
8.3%2
Don’t know/Refused 0.0%0

2. And how important do you think providing tax incentives for companies to open or expand new facilities in Louisiana is to the economy?
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Count
Very important
66.7%16
Somewhat important
16.7%4
Slightly important
8.3%2
Not at all important
8.3%2
Don’t know/Refused 0.0%0

3. State law does not require agencies that administer tax credits to track their return on investment. Lawmakers do receive periodic indicators of a tax credit’s performance from the Legislative Auditor. Which of the following best represents your opinion:
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I would support a law that required agencies that administer tax credits to track their return on investment, even if it duplicates some of the work of the Legislative Auditor.
58.3%14
I oppose creating a new law to track the return on investment of tax credits since it duplicates something that is already partially being done.
41.7%10

4. The state offers Film Tax Credits to attract movie makers to Louisiana. Since the expansion of the credit in 2002, an estimated 118 films were produced in the state up from only one film in 2002. But a recent economic analysis indicates that for every dollar of revenue the state received, the state paid out more than $7 in credits. Which of the following best represents your opinion on the film tax credit:
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it should be eliminated, despite attracting business to the state.
12.5%3
it should remain the same since it generates jobs.
45.8%11
it should be reduced so that the state doesn’t pay out as much.
41.7%10

5. Currently it takes a two-thirds vote of both houses in Louisiana’s legislature to repeal or reduce a tax credit while cuts to spending require a majority. Would you favor changing this?
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Yes
47.8%11
No
52.2%12

6. Here is a list of things that state government might do to improve the economy within the state of Louisiana. Please check how important you think each item is to the overall state economy. Very important, somewhat important, slightly important, not at all important. Investing in research and development:
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Very important
79.2%19
Somewhat important
20.8%5
Slightly important 0.0%0
Not at all important 0.0%0
Don't Know/Refused 0.0%0

7. What about the state sales tax, would you say that the state sales tax is too high and needs to be reduced, too low and needs to be increased, or just about right?
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Count
Too high and need to be reduced
37.5%9
Too low and need to be increased
4.2%1
Just about right
50.0%12
Don't Know/Refused
8.3%2

8. What about local property taxes, would you say local property taxes are too high and need to be reduced, too low and need to be increased, or just about right?
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Too high and need to be reduced
25.0%6
Too low and need to be increased
25.0%6
Just about right
41.7%10
Don't know/Refused
8.3%2

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9. What is your political party affiliation?
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Count
Republican Party
33.3%8
Democratic Party
16.7%4
Independent
33.3%8
Don't know / Not available
4.2%1
Refused
12.5%3
Other (please specify)0

10. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
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Count
Very liberal
4.2%1
Liberal 0.0%0
Somewhat liberal
4.2%1
Moderate
25.0%6
Somewhat conservative
25.0%6
Conservative
12.5%3
Very conservative
16.7%4
Don't know / Not available
4.2%1
Refused
8.3%2

11. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
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Count
Very liberal
4.2%1
Liberal
16.7%4
Somewhat liberal
12.5%3
Moderate
25.0%6
Somewhat conservative
16.7%4
Conservative
8.3%2
Very conservative
8.3%2
Don't know / Not available
4.2%1
Refused
4.2%1

12. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
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Percent		Response
Count
White
70.8%17
Black 0.0%0
Asian
4.2%1
Hispanic 0.0%0
Native American 0.0%0
Mixed race 0.0%0
Other
8.3%2
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%4

13. What is the highest level of education you have received?
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Percent		Response
Count
Grade school 0.0%0
High school diploma/GED 0.0%0
Vocational/Technical Degree 0.0%0
Associates Degree
8.3%2
Bachelors Degree
50.0%12
Masters Degree
25.0%6
PhD/MD/JD
16.7%4
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

14. What was your age on your last birthday?
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Percent		Response
Count
17 or Younger 0.0%0
18-24
4.2%1
25-34
8.3%2
35-44
20.8%5
45-54
20.8%5
55-64
41.7%10
65-74 0.0%0
75-84 0.0%0
85 or older 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
4.2%1

15. What is your marital status?
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Count
Single
25.0%6
Married
58.3%14
Divorced/Separated
8.3%2
Widowed
4.2%1
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
4.2%1

16. What is your total 2010 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
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$10,000 OR LESS 0.0%0
$10,001-$20,000 0.0%0
$20,001-$30,000 0.0%0
$30,001-$40,000
8.3%2
$40,001-$50,000
8.3%2
$50,001-$60,000
4.2%1
$60,001-$70,000
12.5%3
$70,001-$80,000
12.5%3
$80,001-$100,000
16.7%4
$100,001 OR MORE
25.0%6
Don't know / Not available
4.2%1
Refused
8.3%2

17. Gender?
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Male
45.8%11
Female
41.7%10
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
12.5%3

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