The public strongly opposes laws taking away the collective bargaining power of public employee unions as a way to ease state financial troubles, according to a new USA TODAY/Gallup Poll.

The poll found that 61% would oppose a law in their state similar to one being considered in Wisconsin, compared with 33% who would favor such a law…

Key results:

• 71% oppose increasing sales, income or other taxes while 27% are in favor that approach.

• 53% oppose reducing pay or benefits for government workers while 44% are in favor.