Tom Wolf in 2018 PA Governor's race

On Drugs: Legal medical marijuana, but not recreational, yet

Scott Wagner (R): Supports legal medical marijuana but not recreational.

Tom Wolf (D): Supports legal medical marijuana; does not support legalizing recreational at this time, wait on experience of other states.

On Education: Opposes diverting state funding away from public schools

Scott Wagner (R): Said PA spends "enough money" on public schools. Save money by cutting teacher benefits.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Worked to restore previous administration's budget cuts--would like to increase funding.

Q: Support vouchers to help parents send children to private schools?

Wagner: Yes. Parents should have choice of where to send child.

Wolf: No. Oppose any program that diverts state funding away from public schools.

On Education: Increase state funding for higher education

Scott Wagner (R): Unclear. But unless pensions & health benefits are cut, predicts financial death of all 14 state colleges by 2022.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes, but may not be able to get past legislature. Incre

On Energy & Oil: PA is on target to exceed the Paris Accord on GHGs

Scott Wagner (R): No. Earlier suggested heat from human bodies & planet moving closer to the sun were causes of global warming. Recently acknowledged human impact.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. "The science of climate change is settled. Reduce Pennsylvania's carbon emissions. by promoting a cleaner energy mix."

Q: Support government limits on greenhouse gases? Support participation in US Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to climate change action.

Scott Wagner (R): No. Opposes regulatory overregulation. Government should also pare down regulations on natural gas drilling industry.

Tom Wolf (D): Supports limiting greenhouse gases, but hasn't joined Climate Alliance. Says PA is on target to exceed the Paris climate agreement without joining the Alliance.

On Energy & Oil: Supports loans & grants for solar energy

Scott Wagner (R): No. Does not support subsidizing renewables or clean energy. Need to let market decide.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Has supported loans & grants for solar energy. Also financing mechanism for low-cost funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, & water conservation upgrades to commercial properties.

Q: Support severance tax on oil & gas extraction?

Scott Wagner (R): No. Would drive drillers to other states.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Only gas-producing state that doesn't have this kind of tax, though drillers do pay comparable impact fee. Would raise $250 million in first year.

On Families & Children: Supports gay marriage

Scott Wagner (R): Yes.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes.

On Government Reform: Same-day voter registration; automatic voter registration

Scott Wagner (R): No public statements found.

Tom Wolf (D): No. Supports same-day & automatic voter registration & modernizing absentee voting. Refused Trump Administration request for personal information of every registered PA voter.

On Government Reform: Limit campaign contributions

Scott Wagner (R): May be open to idea. Supports increased limits on lobbyists.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes, limit contributions. Add same-day voting, automatic voter registration & nonpartisan redistricting.

On Gun Control: Expand background checks; ban bump stocks

Scott Wagner (R): No. Opposes gun restrictions.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Expand background checks, ban bump stocks, & restrict access for domestic violence perpetrators.

On Health Care: Expand ObamaCare; no work requirement for Medicaid

Scott Wagner (R): Repeal. Would repeal ACA & roll back Medicaid expansion.

Tom Wolf (D): Support & expand ACA. Expanding healthcare is good for the economy & creates jobs. Accepted Medicaid expansion for PA.

Q: Require people to work to receive Medicaid?

Wagner: Yes. Will incentivize people to work & get healthcare from their employers.

Wolf: No. Vetoed a work requirement bill.

On Immigration: Supports having a Pennsylvania DREAM Act

Scott Wagner (R): No statements found on DREAM Act.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Supports having a Pennsylvania DREAM Act.

On Jobs: No "right-to-work"; unionization decided by majority rule

Scott Wagner (R): Yes. Praised Supreme Court decision allowing government employees who opt out of a union to not be charged for the cost of collective bargaining.

Tom Wolf (D): No. "I'm not sure what gives the minority the right to say `we'll take advantage of the benefits of the unions, but we're not going to pay for the cost'."

On Jobs: Raise minimum wage from $7.25 to $12/hr

Scott Wagner (R): Yes. Supports raising to between $8.75 & $9.50/hr, but not higher.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Increase to $12/hr.

On Technology: Supports Net Neutrality: keep the internet free & open

Scott Wagner (R): No public statements found.

Tom Wolf (D): Yes. "Keeping the internet free & open is essential to a healthy democracy."

On Technology: Redevelopment project to revitalize the Pittston waterfront

"This comprehensive redevelopment project will be a noticeable update to a section of downtown Pittston that has a lot of potential, but not expansive use," Wolf said. "By renovating the structure and surrounding area, we will be creating jobs, expanding offerings for businesses, college students and residents, while opening up opportunities for more economic development."

Waterfront Management Group was approved for a $2 million grant to rehabilitate a 101,997-square-foot warehouse at the corner of East Street and Kennedy Boulevard. The completed project is expected to have 27 apartments, a food court, and a business incubator with space for 36 units.

On Crime: Moratorium on death penalty; reprieves to death-row inmates

On Jobs: Raised minimum wage from $7 to $10 per hour

Fetterman stands for many of the same policies. He wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 and pass gun reforms, and supports Medicare-for-all. And with all of it comes more of a voice for the "forgotten cities across Pennsylvania" message. He says he stands for "evidence-based public policies that benefit the most people possible."