Candidate for Pennsylvania Governor in 2018 Pennsylvania 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedBy eliminating an overabundance of regulatory burdens and punishing taxes, Scott will work with our existing industry leaders in Pennsylvania to harness economic opportunities for all. Learn more
As Governor, Scott will rebrand the Department of Labor & Industry as the Department of Economic Growth. We must refocus this department, highlighting its intended purpose of supporting a thriving Pennsylvania economy. Scott will also sign an Executive Order requiring the Independent Fiscal Office to evaluate all tax credits and economic incentives currently available in the Commonwealth. After completion of that review, he will work with the Department of Community & Economic Development and the General Assembly to build a comprehensive plan ensuring any government-directed economic development is boosting our economy and not simply providing a handout in the form of corporate welfare. Learn more
As Governor, Scott will encourage development and expansion of our energy resources while balancing potential environmental impact. Pennsylvania is blessed to have abundant energy sources including coal, gas, and oil as well as alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, nuclear and biofuels. These energy resources are not only instrumental in growing our economy, but they also further provide affordable energy for all our residents and spearhead a pathway for Pennsylvania towards energy independence. Learn more
As Governor, Scott will work with the General Assembly to enact preemptive legislation ending our local governments’ ability to impose unnecessary taxes and further inhibit economic growth. Pennsylvania’s citizens and our businesses are already existing under a high tax burden. Scott knows we should be driving forward tax policies to encourage entrepreneurship and growth of small business to support all of our local communities. Learn more
As Governor, Scott will evaluate all the harmful regulations and unfunded mandates detrimental to Pennsylvania, our local communities, and businesses - making it a priority to change the current crushing regulatory system. Learn more
As Governor, Scott will work with the General Assembly to immediately lower, and then phase down the Corporate Net Income Tax. Scott knows that reducing the CNIT will not only drive forward the economic growth Pennsylvania deserves, but it will also raise wages for Pennsylvania workers. Learn more
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