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Take the Annual Maryland Issues Survey.

As we make some major decisions as a state in the coming months, Lt. Governor Brown and I are counting on your input.

What do you feel our priorities as a state should be? Where can our state government do better by you?

Please take a moment to let us know by filling out the Annual Maryland Issues Survey, which you'll find below this note.

Thank you for your time, and for everything you do to make Maryland the best state in the nation.
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Top Issues

If other, what issue is important to you:

Education

How important do you believe public school funding is to Maryland's future?: *

  Very important; we should increase funding as much as possible.
  Somewhat important; we should make sure funding does not decrease.
  Not important; public school funding should not be treated different than any other areas.

After double-digit increases throughout the term of his predecessor, Gov. O'Malley has held college tuition to a 0% increase every year of his term. What do you think is the most important priority for higher education in Maryland?: *

  Holding down the cost of tuition.
  Making scholarships available for top graduates of Maryland high schools.
  Making college loans more available and affordable.
  None of the above.

What is the biggest problem facing Maryland public schools today?: *

  Recruiting and retaining the best public school teachers.
  The need for strong curriculum in science, technology, and mathematics.
  Old or outdated facilities.
  Other

If other, what is the biggest problem?:

Environment

Do you think it's important that Maryland protect open space?: *

  Yes, we must protect the natural beauty of Maryland and preserve our outdoor heritage.
  No, I don't think preserving open space should be a priority.
  Unsure.

The Chesapeake Bay has been threatened by toxic pollutants for decades. Gov. O'Malley has led the charge to protect the Chesapeake, but the Bay is also a regional issue that requires attention from the federal government and neighboring states. What approaches are most important to cleaning up the bay?:

  Maryland-only initiatives run through state government.
  Regional partnerships with neighboring states.
  Cooperation with the federal government.
  Other

If other, what approach is most important?:

What do you consider the most pressing environmental issue facing Maryland today?: *

  Climate change.
  Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay.
  Protecting open space and promoting smart growth.
  Promoting the development and use of clean energy sources.
  Other

If other, what is the most pressing issue?:

Health Care

What is the biggest problem facing our health care system today?: *

  Huge increases in cost.
  Covering the uninsured.
  Not enough focus on preventative care.
  Need stronger commitment to finding cures for diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes and others.
  Other

If other, what is the biggest problem facing health care?:

What should be our approach to covering the uninsured?: *

  Start with children and work from there.
  Reform the system to cover everyone.
  Keep the system the same as it is.
  Other

If other, what approach should be taken?:

Political Leadership

What do you consider your political affiliation?: *

Democrat

Independent

Republican

Do you agree with the efforts President Obama has taken to help grow the economy?: *

Yes

How do you think Maryland's economy compares to the rest of the nation?: *

Better

Worse

About the same

As we work for progress in Maryland, we need your support. Can you support our campaign with a contribution?: *

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