Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #16199

Geography Surveyed: Kansas
Data Collected: 01/13/2010
Release Date: 01/13/2010 8:40 PM ET
Sponsor: KWCH-TV Wichita

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  Asked of 500 Adults
  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 4.4%

There is a proposal to increase the state sales tax by one cent for the next three years in order to prevent further funding cuts for education, Medicaid, prisons, roads, and social services. Do you think the sales tax should? Or should not? Be increased?

56% Should
40% Should Not
5% Not Sure

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  Asked of 500 Adults
  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 4%

Do you think the state allows too many organizations to be exempt from sales taxes?

71% Yes
23% No
6% Not Sure

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  Asked of 500 Adults
  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 4.4%

The tax on cigarettes in Kansas is currently 79 cents per pack. Do you think the tax should be increased to $1.34 per pack? Or left at 79 cents?

56% Increased To $1.34
42% Left At 79 Cents
2% Not Sure

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  Asked of 500 Adults
  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 4.3%

Should smoking be allowed or banned in public places in Kansas?

33% Allowed
65% Banned
2% Not Sure

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