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1 Presentation of the 20 th Idaho Public Policy Survey - Statewide Results Boise State University College of Social Sciences & Public Affairs Public Policy Center 1

20 th Annual Idaho Public Policy Survey The Public Policy Center Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725 208-426-1835 http://sspa.boisestate.

2 20 th Annual Idaho Public Policy Survey The Public Policy Center Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID Melissa Lavitt, Ph.D. Dean, College of Social Sciences & Public Affairs Stephanie Witt, Ph.D. Director, Public Policy Center Carole Nemnich, MPA Associate Director, Public Policy Center Gregory C. Hill, Ph.D. Director, Applied Research Matthew May Graduate Assistant, Project Lead Christopher Christofi Graduate Assistant The Public Policy Center has conducted a statewide, survey of Idaho citizens for 20 years. This survey is meant to identify opinions about a variety of public policy concerns. The study is provided to the public including officials and interested citizens - to facilitate policy discussion and education. Adults in 525 Idaho households representing three geographic regions were surveyed between November 18th, 2010 and January 8th, This is a random sample survey (RDD) to landline telephones and cell phones. Telephone calls, interviews, data collection and data preparation were contracted to Clearwater Research. Analysis and reporting are conducted by Boise State University. The survey standard error is +/- 5% at a 95% confidencelevel for the total population. 2

20 th Annual Idaho Public Policy Survey Regions covered in the survey I. Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, Idaho II.

3 20 th Annual Idaho Public Policy Survey Regions covered in the survey I. Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, Idaho II. Adams, Valley, Washington, Payette, Gem, Boise, Canyon, Ada, Elmore, Owyhee, Camas, Blaine, Gooding, Lincoln, Minidoka, Jerome, Twin Falls, Cassia III. Bingham, Power, Bannock, Oneida, Franklin, Bear Lake, Caribou, Lemhi, Custer, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton, Bonneville 3

4 Do you think the State is headed in the right direction? Yes, 49% No, 35% Don't know/not sure, 16% 4

5 Five year trend Is the state headed in the right direction? 70% 64% 60% 66% 49% 15% 15% 26% 30% 10% 9% 21% 13% 35% 16% Yes No Don't Know/Not Sure 5

6 Most important issue facing Idaho today? 33% 24% 17% 10% 3% 2% 1% 0% 4% 2% 4% 6

7 Five year trend Most important issue facing Idaho today? 51% 33% 25% 27% 21% 20% 24% 22% 22% 21% 17% 11% 7% 14% 2% Education Jobs/Economy/Wages Growth

8 My household has been personally impacted by cuts in State programs and services 30% 26% 20% 12% 10% 2% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 8

9 Budget cuts have affected the quality of children s education 56% 19% 4% 8% 9% 4% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 9

10 The State is investing enough in higher education in Idaho 39% 14% 18% 20% 5% 4% 10

11 Idaho should raise sales tax to support the K-12 public school budget 30% 29% 23% 13% 4% 1% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 11

12 Idaho should raise the sales tax by $0.01 to help close the budget gap 41% 23% 16% 15% 4% 1% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 12

13 The State is doing enough to encourage economic development in your area of the State 28% 24% 26% 8% 11% 4% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 13

14 47% Immigration is a problem in Idaho 20% 7% 12% 11% 3% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 14

15 Counties should deny indigent health services to undocumented workers 43% 19% 15% 16% 4% 2% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 15

16 Idaho should pass a law concerning illegal immigrants similar to the law Arizona recently passed 46% 21% 12% 11% 4% 5% 1% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Not familiar with Arizona law Don't know/not sure 16

17 A law similar to Arizona s new immigration law will reduce illegal immigration 30% 26% 16% 10% 5% 4% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 17

18 A program should be created that would allow illegal immigrants to stay in this country permanently 43% 30% 16% 4% 7% 1% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 18

19 Idaho should be able to opt out of the 2010 health care bill 46% 22% 12% 5% 7% 7% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 19

20 Public funds should be used to help provide health insurance to people who cannot afford it 31% 32% 13% 14% 6% 3% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 20

21 Questions and Answers You will find additional slides with information included in the handout. A convenient on-line presentation for your use can be found on the web at: 21

22 Have you/someone in your household lost a job in the last year? Don't know/not sure 0.2% No 74% Yes 26% 22

23 Did you change a health care plan or reduce benefits in the past year in order to lower your own spending? Don't know/not sure 2% Yes 26% No 72% 23

24 Have you/someone in your household deferred retirement due to the economy? No 83% Don't know/not sure 1% Yes 16% 24

25 Have you/someone in your household delayed making a major purchase? No 34% Yes 65% Don't know/not sure 1% 25

26 Is everyone in your household currently covered by health insurance? No 23% Don't know/not sure 0.2% Yes 77% 26

27 Did anyone in your household lose their health insurance this last year? Don't know/not sure 1% Yes 13% No 86% 27

28 Sales and use tax exemptions should be entirely eliminated in Idaho 23% 19% 21% 13% 12% 11% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 28

29 The State should collect sales tax on goods purchased via the internet 31% 19% 20% 19% 7% 3% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 29

30 The sales tax exemption should be eliminated from services 22% 21% 20% 19% 11% 7% Strongly agree agree Neither agree or Strongly Don't know/not sure 30

31 Political Orientation 29.7% 31.0% 16.2% 13.5% 6.1% 1.5% 31

32 Political Affiliation 33% 37% 21% 1% 2% 2% Democrat Republican Independent Other/Multiple None/No Affiliation Don't know/not sure 32

33 Political Affiliation- 10 Year trend 47% 41% 41% 28% 44% 32% 41% 37% 33% 33% 29% 42% 36% 44% 32% 40% 28% 39% 34% 25% 22% 22% 19% 22% 21% 18% 17% 18% 25% 22% Democrat Republican Independent 33

FORM G-37. Name of Regulated Entity: ZB, N.A/MSD. Report Period: Third Quarter of 2017

FORM G-37. Name of Regulated Entity: ZB, N.A/MSD. Report Period: Third Quarter of 2017 FORM G-37 Name of Regulated Entity: ZB, N.A/MSD Report Period: Third Quarter of 2017 I. CONTRIBUTIONS made to officials of a municipal entity (list by state) See Attachment Complete name, title (including