Issues
Continue to check back for the latest developments on these key issues.
Education
Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce. That’s why Pennsylvania has a real stake in ensuring that young people receive a quality education, and why students need an education system that best meets their needs.
Energy
Pennsylvanians need all energy options and the freedom to choose the best alternative energy choices for their families, not government imposed mandates on energy. The free market ensures the availability of abundant, reasonably priced energy, which is important for healthy businesses that foster job creation.
Marcellus Shale: Myth versus Fact
Operator of Pa. nuclear facilities offers safety assurance
Exelon Generation says plants well-protected from natural disasters
U.S. nuclear energy facilities respond to Japan crisis
Industry taking action to ensure continued safety
Natural gas and the future of Pennsylvania Critical facts about hydraulic fracturing
Environmental Regulations
Pennsylvania residents have a right to clean air to breath and clean water to drink. Effective environmental regulation should be based on science, not unfounded alarmist claims or misleading information, and should recognize that environmental protection can coexist with economic growth.
Lawsuit Abuse Reform
Unfair and high legal costs paid by Pennsylvania employers hurt economic growth and job creation in the Commonwealth. The costs of unnecessary litigation and unbalanced jury awards result in higher costs to consumers for products and services. Legal reform will help all Pennsylvanians by restoring common sense, personal responsibility and fairness to the system.
Thank You - Fair Share Now Law!
House Judiciary Committee approves lawsuit venue reform
Watch the Video: Lawsuit Abuse in PA
"Pennsylvania's unbalanced legal system cries out for meaningful reform"
"Out of control lawsuit abuse puts mothers and babies at risk"
"'Joint and several' lawsuit reform critical for Pennsylvania's economic recovery, prosperity"
"Jackpot Justice: Lawyers Gone Wild"
"'Litigation Tourism' Hurts Employers, Jobseekers"
'Apology Legislation' - Lower Health-care Costs & Improve Doctor-Patient Relationships
Labor Laws and Regulations
Employments laws and regulations, as well as Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation and workers' compensation systems, should strike a balance between the rights of workers and the flexibility employers need to run their business efficiently and effectively. Unfair burdens on business hurt employers' efforts to grow their businesses and the jobs they provide.
Commonsense prevailing wage reform would provide relief to taxpayers, job creators
Citizens to Protect PA Jobs helps UC cost-containment measure become law
Fight is on to protect unemployment comp safety net
State Capitol rally reinforces support for private union ballot
More people weighing in on harmful Employee Free Choice Act
Protect jobs! Protect the private union ballot!
Unions keep pressure on Specter to change position on ‘card check’
OP-ED: EFCA sends wrong message to investors seeking favorable business climate
Health-care Affordability and Accessibility
Employers and employees alike are struggling with the rising cost of health-care. Creating competition among health-care providers and health insurance companies, and addressing factors that are driving up costs are essential to provide all Pennsylvanians with access to affordable, quality health care.
Tax Reform
Pennsylvania imposes some of the highest tax rates on businesses in the nation, which has Pennsylvania residents losing out on job opportunities because of the state's inadequate economic performance and competitive position compared to other states and countries. Meaningful tax reform is essential to ensuring the availability of quality jobs for residents.
