Candidate for Pennsylvania Governor in 2018 Pennsylvania 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedGovernor Wolf has vetoed the most extreme anti-choice bill in the country, which would criminalize abortions and leave no exceptions for rape, incest, health or tragic fetal anomalies. As a former Planned Parenthood patient escort, Governor Wolf has also opposed Republican efforts to defund the organization. Learn more
Governor Wolf is standing up to Donald Trump’s extreme agenda by fighting against Trumpcare and proposed federal budget cuts that would eliminate Meals on Wheels, heating assistance for low-income people, and educational resources for students with disabilities. Learn more
Governor Wolf has expanded protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender expression or identity for state employees and is fighting for similar protections at the statewide level. Learn more
The governor is also leading an initiative to further improve our criminal justice system from sentencing guidelines to our bail system. Learn more
Governor Wolf has pushed for criminal justice reforms to refocus the system on rehabilitation and end mass incarceration. Learn more
Governor Wolf strengthened the use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program so that doctors can identify if patients are “doctor shopping” and have been prescribed opioids by other physicians. Learn more
Governor Wolf directed his physician general to sign a standing order for Naloxone, the overdose reversing antidote, so that any Pennsylvanians can get the life saving drug without a prescription. He also equipped law enforcement, first responders, and schools with the overdose-reversing antidote naloxone, leading to over 6,700 reversals since 2014. Learn more
Governor Wolf signed a bill that legalized medical marijuana, providing long overdue medical relief to patients with serious medical conditions such as cancer & multiple sclerosis. Learn more
Governor Wolf signed a first-of-its-kind Statewide Disaster Declaration for the heroin and opioid epidemic to enhance state response and increase access to treatment. Learn more
Governor Wolf has approved nearly $1 million in funding through the new Manufacturing PA initiative for seven new training programs across Pennsylvania to give 250 job-seekers the skills they need to secure a stable, high-paying job in manufacturing and passed a manufacturing tax credit. Learn more
Governor Wolf has worked to expand companies like Amazon to make Pennsylvania a technology hub and passed a manufacturing tax credit. Learn more
Governor Wolf has assisted more than 7,000 entrepreneurs and business owners by cutting through red tape and establishing the new PA Business One-Stop Shop. Learn more
Governor Wolf’s investment in the creation of a Shell Cracker Plant in Western Pennsylvania, the Port of Philadelphia, and a steel plant in Johnstown will create over 15,000 jobs. Learn more
Governor Wolf has fully restored the $1 billion cut to education made under the Corbett administration that led to teacher layoffs, larger class sizes, and cuts to important programs. Learn more
Governor Wolf believes that all children, no matter their zip code, deserve a high quality education. That’s why he enacted a fair funding formula that removes politics from school funding. Learn more
Governor Wolf knows that we need our students to start early in order to get a head start in life. Since he’s taken office, Governor Wolf has increased the number of children able to attend pre-kindergarten by 64% and increased the number of students enrolled in full-day kindergarten to 93,800. Learn more
Under Governor Wolf, high school graduation rates have increased to 86%, making Pennsylvania a national leader. Learn more
Governor Wolf has made ensuring the safety of Pennsylvanians, especially our children, a top priority. That’s why he created a task force to bring together officials, educators, parents and students to talk about ways to improve school safety and security. Learn more
Governor Wolf wants to make sure Pennsylvanians are prepared for jobs of the future. Learn more
Governor Wolf fought the Trump Administration’s efforts to delay new ozone pollution regulations. Governor Wolf fought this to protect children who suffer from asthma and respiratory illnesses. Learn more
Governor Wolf stood up to Trump’s proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency. Learn more
In September, Governor Wolf and the governors of Delaware and New York, comprising a majority of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), announced that they voted in favor of a resolution put forward by the commission to issue draft regulations to permanently ban hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the Delaware River Basin. Learn more
Governor Wolf knows we must strike the right balance with Pennsylvania’s growing energy economy, and he knows our state parks and forests are unique assets that should be preserved, protected, and utilized by our residents for recreational purposes. Learn more
Governor Wolf reopened a $30 million loan program to encourage the use of solar energy in Pennsylvania. The governor is working to make sure that the benefits of increased renewable jobs, a cleaner environment, and a growing renewable economy will be felt throughout the commonwealth. Learn more
Governor Wolf signed Libre’s Law which improves Pennsylvania’s protection for animals. This bill increases penalties for animal cruelty and neglect and raises standards to ensure our pets and other animals are properly cared for. Learn more
Governor Wolf’s first actions as governor were to sign an executive order banning members of his administration from accepting gifts and reforming legal contracting to end the pay-to-play culture in Harrisburg. Learn more
Governor Wolf signed an executive order to increase diverse and small business participation in state government contracting. Learn more
Governor Wolf refuses to take a state salary or pension. He also requires cabinet secretaries to post their expenses online each month. Learn more
Governor Wolf modernized Pennsylvania’s archaic liquor system by instituting the most significant reforms since Prohibition that improve customer convenience and for the first time allow beer to be sold at gas stations and c-stores and allow grocery stores to sell wine. Learn more
Governor Wolf rejected Republicans’ gerrymandered maps to ensure that Pennsylvanians are fairly represented. Learn more
Governor Wolf publishes his schedule for the public each day and requires cabinet secretaries to post their expenses online each month. Learn more
One of Governor Wolf’s first actions as Governor was to expand Medicaid giving an additional 720,000 Pennsylvanians the health care they need, including over 125,000 Pennsylvanians with substance abuse disorder. Learn more
Governor Wolf has reduced Pennsylvania’s uninsured rate to 5.6%, the lowest rate on record. Learn more
Governor Wolf has increased enrollment in the Children’s Health Insurance Program by 20%. The program now serves more than 180,000 Pennsylvania children. Learn more
Governor Wolf created a task force to enhance the quality of care for seniors in long-term living facilities. Learn more
Governor Wolf saved more than 180,000 seniors from losing their Medicare Advantage health plans. Learn more
Governor Wolf has announced improved prescribing guidelines for the safe and effective use of opioids. Learn more
Under Governor Wolf, 1,300 roads, 600 bridges, and more than 6,000 miles of roadway have been repaired or rebuilt, with $6 billion in infrastructure improvements funding jobs across Pennsylvania. Governor Wolf announced plans for an additional investment of more than $2 billion in road, highway and bridge projects over the next 10 years. Learn more
Governor Wolf stopped the Republican plan to gut environmental regulations in favor of big oil and gas. Learn more
Governor Wolf stabilized the Lottery Fund, which supports important senior programs, by authorizing the Pennsylvania Lottery to offer virtual sports games at Lottery retailers, including bars and taverns. Learn more
Governor Wolf has increased opportunities for older Pennsylvanians to remain in their homes. Under Governor Wolf, more than 50,000 additional seniors, a 41% increase, are able to age in their homes. Learn more
Governor Wolf invested millions in senior community centers in order to upgrade technology and facilities to give the centers the resources needed to revitalize and expand the services that enrich the lives or our senior population. Learn more
Governor Wolf has eliminated burdensome taxes on businesses like the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax. Learn more
Governor Wolf fought GOP efforts to institute an age tax and roll back prescription drug and health care coverage for our seniors. Learn more
Governor Wolf signed comprehensive pension reform which reduced risk to taxpayers, continues to pay down our debt, and slashes Wall Street fees while still offering state employees fair benefits. Learn more
Governor Wolf has fought for and continues to fight for a statewide minimum wage increase to $12 an hour, tied to inflation. Learn more
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