Jackie Baker

Civil Rights

I support fair & equal rights for all and when elected your state senator, I will take bold action to end this discrimination and inequality. I will stand up for injustice and be your champion in Harrisburg. Learn more

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Will promote policies and legislation that will help everyone live in a safer, healthier, more prosperous, and equitable commonwealth. Learn more

Economy

Advance workers' protections, and stimulate economic recovery in PA. Learn more

Education

Provide teachers with the resources, tools, and the most up-to-date technology to prepare our students for the jobs of the future. Learn more

Upgrade public school buildings (clean, safe, and structurally sound). Learn more

Fully fund K-12 Education. Learn more

I support reducing the focus on standardized tests as a primary source of student evaluation. I believe we need to make our schools safe by maintaining funding for school security improvements and training & prevention programs. Learn more

Jackie has focused on making the education, health, and general well-being of children and families her top priority. Learn more

Make college tuition affordable. Learn more

Make Pre-K available for all families. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Protect our air and water by updating laws to meet the current challenges we face. Learn more

Address the problem of lead and other contaminants in our water. Learn more

Protect our air and water. Learn more

Deliver clean drinking water to every Pennsylvanian. Learn more

Build a network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers to facilitate long distance travel. Learn more

Rapidly transition to renewable energy. Learn more

Ensure energy and utility affordability for all. Learn more

Healthcare

Put a cap on the cost of life-saving prescription medicines, (like insulin). Learn more

Saving rural community hospitals. Learn more

Provide women’s healthcare (preventive care services like cancer screenings and family planning). Learn more

Provide more community services that treat mental healthcare & addiction. Learn more

I will work to save rural hospitals and to expand medical centers for physical health and mental health services. Learn more

Make quality, affordable health care available to all. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

Invest in green infrastructure to upgrade our water and sewer systems, creating jobs & saving money. Learn more

Expanding broadband wi-fi and cellular services. Learn more

Invest in updating PA's infrastructure & creating accessible public transportation. Learn more

Expand our public transit systems. Learn more

Improve airports across the commonwealth. Learn more

Repair & rebuild roads and bridges with a focus on climate change mitigation, resilience, equity, and safety for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians. Learn more

Help connect every Pennsylvanian to reliable high-speed internet. Learn more

Prepare more of our infrastructure for the impacts of climate change, cyber-attacks, and extreme weather events. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Fix the upside-down tax system in PA which taxes low-income people, middle-income people, and small businesses too much while allowing the richest people and largest corporations to get away without paying their fair share. Learn more

Pass targeted property tax relief. Learn more

Reform corporate taxes. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

Provide healthcare & pensions for coal workers. Learn more

Raise wages and improve working conditions. Learn more

Raise the minimum wage. Learn more

Provide fair wages, benefits, and worker protections. Learn more

One fair wage--eliminate the tipped minimum wage. Learn more

Restore the 40-hour week. Learn more

Strengthen labor unions. Learn more