Too many working-class families in communities like mine across Pennsylvania are struggling under the weight of rising inflation, high gas prices, and a weak economic recovery. On top of this, Pennsylvania is ranked among the states with the highest rate of people leaving for other states.
We need responsible leadership in Harrisburg focused on keeping our streets safe, bringing costs down, and promoting the kind of economic growth that will create good family-sustaining jobs.
Bloomberg recently cited “warmer weather, lower taxes, looser regulation, and cheaper housing” as reasons for families and businesses leaving Pennsylvania. While we can’t do anything about the weather, we must do what we can to address these critical issues.