ISSUES

Our state capital suffers from a lack of leadership. Legislators ignore policies that would strengthen the middle class. Instead, they push an extreme agenda.

Here are a few positions I will champion:

EDUCATION -

Every child in the Commonwealth deserves a quality education, regardless of where they live. I oppose school vouchers, which would remove money from our public school system. I will stand up for our teachers.

We must be creative and fiscally responsible in helping our students prepare for life and the workforce.

The cuts to education, supported by my opponent, have led to property tax increases in local school districts. Pennsylvania must pick up its share.

NATURAL GAS DRILLING - 

Our state should enact a true, fair Marcellus Shale natural gas impact fee. Texas and Louisiana collect approximately seven-times as much tax revenue from drillers as Pennsylvania does.

This revenue could help restore education cuts, boost infrastructure investments, and keep the environmental watchdogs on the beat (DEP).

TRANSPORTATION -

A robust and safe transportation network can attract new companies to Pennsylvania. Last year, an advisory commission recommended several ways to boost transportation funding by $2 billion annually. Again, Harrisburg has failed to take action.

PUBLIC HEALTH  -

Under Gov. Corbett and a Republican Legislature, Pennsylvania is leaving many working families and the middle class behind.

I will fight to restore the Adult Basic insurance program, which covered low-income Pennsylvanians. I oppose the "asset test" for food stamps supported by some Republicans.

I strongly believe women's health decisions should be between them and their doctor - without unnecessary government meddling.