Katie McGinty in State of Pennsylvania Archives
On Civil Rights:
Morally wrong to fire gays simply because of who they are
Katie McGinty has urged passage of an anti-discrimination bill to send a national message that Pennsylvania does not support discriminate based on sexual orientation. House and Senate Bill 300 would make it illegal for employers or landlords to
discriminate in employment, housing, credit, and public accommodations solely based on a person's sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.Katie McGinty says: "Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast where gay and transgender citizens
can be fired, denied a mortgage, or refused a hotel room simply because of who they are. This is morally wrong. It also hurts Pennsylvania economically, as employers and businesses are less likely to relocate to a state where their employees can
be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation. It's time to pass House and Senate Bill 300 to send a message that Pennsylvania will no longer tolerate discrimination against its fellow citizens."
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Marriage equality so all can marry the person they love
Katie McGinty strongly supports legislation to allow marriage equality in Pennsylvania--so all Pennsylvanians are allowed to marry the person they love. Katie believes The Pennsylvania Marriage Equality Act is about equality and fairness.
Katie believes too many Pennsylvanians are disadvantaged within their home state. She believes same-sex couples in Pennsylvania should have the same opportunity to marry as other Pennsylvanians enjoy.
Katie called Governor
Corbett's comments comparing marriage between same-sex couples to incest as shockingly offensive. She called on Corbett to offer an apology to the people of Pennsylvania for his remarks.
In June 2013, Katie supported the Supreme Court rulings striking
down the Defense of Marriage Act and dismissing California's Proposition 8. Katie said, "Fairness and compassion won. Now is the time for the Commonwealth to follow suit and pass legislation affirming marriage equality for all Pennsylvanians.
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
On Education:
Strong Schools; Bright Futures:restore $1B in education cuts
Katie McGinty released her K-12 education plan--"Strong Schools. Bright Futures."--that reverses Governor Tom Corbett's $1 billion in education cuts, overhauls the school funding formula, provides expanded access to pre-K and full-time kindergarten,
reduces class size, restores support for gifted students, and provides teachers with additional training. Katie's plan calls for:- Expanding support for Pre-K programs, including Head Start, by immediately adding an additional $20 million.
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Investing in early education so every school district in Pennsylvania can operate full-day kindergarten programs for five-year-olds.
- Reducing maximum class size to 25 students over a period of four years.
- Creating incentives to support
creativity and excellence in our students and schools.
- Providing incentives for school districts to augment Advanced Placement courses.
- Providing teachers with additional training to foster professional development.
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
On Energy & Oil:
Make Pennsylvania a leader in wind and solar once again
Pennsylvania energy resources should help power new industries and innovative manufacturing in Pennsylvania. Katie supports expanding opportunities in clean energy so we can create jobs while protecting the environment.
When Katie was DEP Secretary, Pennsylvania was a leader in clean energy jobs and she will make us a leader in wind and solar once again.
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
On Government Reform:
Make it easier for people to participate in our elections
Katie McGinty believes that we need to make it easier for people to participate in our elections, not harder. She opposes Tom Corbett's Voter ID legislation because it creates unnecessary obstacles for seniors, minorities, and low income voters from
exercizing their right to vote. As Governor, Katie will oppose any legislation that inhibits a person's ability to exercise their constitutional rights.
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
On Health Care:
Expand Medicaid; embrace ObamaCare
Instead of embracing Medicaid expansion like so many other Republican governors, Tom Corbett is standing fast to his rigid ideology to deny health-care coverage to Pennsylvania's uninsured residents. As Governor, Katie McGinty will expand
Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.Katie will also work to create a healthcare exchange specific to Pennsylvania rather than rely on a one-size-fits-all approach through the federal government.
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
On Jobs:
Raise minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour
Recognizing that stagnant wages are holding our economy back,
Katie was the first candidate for Governor to call for raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour.
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
On Technology:
Pennsylvania should drive renaissance of manufacturing in US
Katie believes that Pennsylvania should be a leading state, not a lagging one. With an unparalleled work force, abundant natural resources, and world-class universities, the commonwealth should be driving the renaissance of manufacturing in the
United States. We should be leading in life sciences and bio-technology. We should be the home for health-care entrepreneurs. Our farmers should be competing for new markets around the world. Pennsylvania's time to shine is now.
Source: 2014 PA gubernatorial campaign website, KatieMcGinty.com
Nov 1, 2014
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