Issue Position: Ethics Reform

Issue Position

Pennsylvanians deserve effective, efficient, and ethical government, and the confidence of knowing that their health, welfare, and safety are being prioritized over wealthy special interests. Not only do lobbyists and corporate interests control many of the candidates and elected officials in Pennsylvania, they often write the bills that get passed in the General Assembly. That's why Pennsylvania has the most unfair education funding system, the lowest minimum wage in the nation, weak infrastructure and environmental investments, and few worker protections compared to neighboring states.
Tim supports enacting limits on campaign donations from individuals, corporations, and interest groups, and supports modernizing campaign finance reporting to make it more accessible. He also supports a gift ban and enhanced transparency rules for public officials. He will fight to ensure that no public official or employee who is convicted of a major crime is able to receive a taxpayer-funded pension or health benefits for life.

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