Louisiana Public Square

*Survey Results* *ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT*
*Online*
Q1. First, what would you say is the single most important issue facing the state of Louisiana?
	government reform substandard infrastructure Education Economic Development and looking at alternative sources of revenue aside from Oil & Gas. One of the historical cornerstones of Louisiana's economy, the chemical and refining industry, is dying due to uncompetitive taxes, unfavorable tort laws, significantly more stringent environmetnal regulations, and rising utility costs. Recruiting businesses for ECONOMIC GROWTH. Louisiana needs to improve its infrastructure. The roads in this state do not measure up to roads in neighboring states. PLEASE FIX THEM! P.S. Someone please take a trip to North Carolina or Georgia and see what real roads look like! Jobs education and the loss of jobs and university graduates to other states
Q2. How closely would you say that you follow news on state government and public affairs in Louisiana?
	% very closely 66.7 somewhat closely 33.3
Q3. How closely do you follow news about economic development issues in the state of Louisiana?
	% very closely 33.3 somewhat closely 66.7
Q4. Business conditions in Louisiana now vs. last year?
	% about the same 77.8 worse 11.1 don't know 11.1
Q5. Business conditions one year from now?
	% better 33.3 about the same 44.4 don't know 22.2
Q6. State government efforts at recruiting new businesses to Louisiana?
	% good 33.3 fair 44.4 not very good 11.1 poor 11.1
Q7. Louisiana state government's effectiveness at improving business conditions?
	% somewhat 66.7 not very confident 33.3
Q8. Government run by a few big interests or for the benefit of all?
	% few big interests 66.7 benefit of all 11.1 don't know 22.2
Q9. Attention paid by the government to what the people think?
	% some 66.7 not much 33.3
Q10. The best thing Louisiana's government can do for economic development is:
	% Provide Incentives 57.1 K-12 Funding 28.6 College R&D Funding 14.3
Q14. Discussions Impt. Part of Political Process?
	% Strongly Agree 66.7 Agree 33.3
Q15. Democracy Requires Hearing All Sides of Political Issue, Even Unpopular Views.
	% Strongly Agree 77.8 Agree 22.2
Q16. Political Party Affiliation?
	% Republican 44.4 Democrat 33.3 Independent 22.2
Q17. Liberal or Conservative on Economic Issues?
	% Liberal 22.2 Somewhat Liberal 33.3 Moderate 11.1 Conservative 22.2 Very Conservative 11.1
Q18. Liberal or Conservative on Social Issues and People's Behavior?
	% Liberal 22.2 Somewhat Liberal 33.3 Moderate 11.1 Conservative 11.1 Very Conservative 22.2
Q19. Race or Ethnicity?
	% White 88.9 Black 11.1
Q20. Highest Level of Education?
	% Bachelors Degree 55.6 Masters Degree 22.2 PhD / MD / JD 22.2
Q21. Age on Last Birthday?
	% 18-24 11.1 25-34 22.2 35-44 33.3 45-54 11.1 55-64 22.2
Q22. Marital Status?
	% Single 22.2 Married 55.6 Divorced / Separated 22.2
Q23. 2003 Household Income Before Taxes?
	% "20,001-30,000" 11.1 "30,001-40,000" 33.3 "40,001-50,000" 11.1 "50,001-60,000" 22.2 "80,001-90,000" 11.1 "90,001-100,000" 11.1
Q24. Gender?
	% Male 44.4 Female 55.6