Liz Hanbidge

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

We need to invest in appropriate, cost-effective strategies for decreasing recidivism, reform the cash bail system to, end discriminatory sentencing practices, and modernize our criminal justice system with a commitment to restorative justice. Learn more

Economy

Job creation and access to fair, strong wages must become a top priority in Harrisburg. Learn more

Education

We need charter school accountability reform, to ensure taxpayer funds are properly allocated to our schools and to protect taxpayers. Low graduation rates and high failure rates mean we need better systems to hold cyber charters accountable. Learn more

Equitably and adequately funding our schools and providing relief to overburdened local taxpayers requires a comprehensive solution that takes into account the impact of decades of funding inequities which persist both across the commonwealth and in our local community. Learn more

Environment / Energy

We must recognize that climate change is real and focus on the data-driven legislative action we can take to curb its effects with urgency. We must invest in cleaner renewable energy (and the high-paying jobs that come with it), stand up against the special interests who would abuse our resources for profit, properly fund our Department of Environmental Protection, and refocus on preserving our public lands. Learn more

Healthcare

We must work to lower prescription drug costs, protect our seniors’ access to Medicare, defend the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and preserve the protection that stops insurance companies from denying coverage for preexisting conditions. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

Between limited rural broadband access, crumbling roads and bridges, and schools coping with lead and asbestos, infrastructure needs across the commonwealth are vast. These much-needed projects are a long-term investment in our economy and are capable of significantly expanding our job market. Learn more

Legislation

We must finally pass the PA Fairness Act to protect all Pennsylvanians regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity and expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Learn more

Social Services

We must adequately fund the public resources necessary to support individuals who live with a disability. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

We must work to close the loopholes and restructure our tax code to reflect a more equitable distribution of wealth in our commonwealth. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

Increasing the minimum wage to 12 an hour would directly benefit more than 13% of Pennsylvania’s workforce. A higher minimum wage stimulates the local economy and reduces reliance on social safety nets. Learn more