2022 PA Governor's race: on Government Reform

Doug Mastriano: Supported lawsuits, alternate electors after 2020 election

In Pennsylvania, Mastriano supported a barrage of lawsuits and a bid to appoint special electors. On November 25th, he hosted a theatrical hearing in Gettysburg, featuring Rudy Giuliani as a faux prosecutor. That afternoon, Mastriano and his son drove from Gettysburg to the White House at the President's invitation. (Mastriano tested positive for COVID-19 and was reportedly ushered out of the meeting with Trump.) Source: The New Yorker on 2022 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race May 9, 2021

Doug Mastriano: Cut spending; slash burdensome regulations

We also must look at getting our current spending under control. I believe that a thorough review of all 33 state government agencies will reveal significant waste and redundancy. Trimming the fat off these agencies will pay dividends for Pennsylvania in the long run, reduce the cost of our state government, and slash burdensome regulations. Better stewardship of the already exorbitant spending by Harrisburg is key to how can afford property tax elimination. Source: Pottstown Mercury on 2022 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race Feb 4, 2022

Doug Mastriano: Eliminate "No-Excuse" Mail-in voting and Ballot Drop boxes

Immediately end all contracts with compromised voting machine companies
Appoint a Secretary of State with experience in securing elections from fraud
Ban the use of private funds (like Zuckerbucks) to influence elections
Work with the General Assembly to:
Eliminate "No-Excuse" Mail-in voting and Ballot Drop boxes
Enact Universal Voter ID for voting
Increase and protect poll watchers

Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Governor campaign website doug4gov.com May 18, 2022

Doug Mastriano: Cut statewide regulations by at least 55,000 in first year

Establishment of "strike force" teams at each state agency with the goal of cutting statewide regulations by at least 55,000 in the first year
Work with the General Assembly to introduce and pass bills to:
Automatically review all regulations with a cost of more than $1 million
Eliminate TWO regulations for any new regulation created
Increase transparency for permit process and expedite reviews

Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Governor campaign website doug4gov.com May 18, 2022

Doug Mastriano: Prohibit political consultants from registering as lobbyists

Prohibit all public officials from being able to receive lavish gifts from lobbyists and special interest groups
Work with the General Assembly to introduce and pass bills to:
Eliminate the "Revolving door" of lobbyists immediately taking jobs in the General Assembly to lobby from the inside
Prohibit political consultants from also registering as lobbyists

Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Governor campaign website doug4gov.com May 18, 2022

Josh Shapiro: Filibuster has rendered Senate unable to solve problems

If you`re telling me that the inaction that is causing the loss of life every single day in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania can be fixed by doing away with the filibuster, then, hell, yes, do away with the filibuster. It`s a vestige of a Senate from yesteryear that has rendered it unable to solve the big, pressing problems of the day. Source: PennLive.com on 2022 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race Nov 10, 2021

Josh Shapiro: Expand early voting; implement same-day voter registration

He'll veto any efforts to restrict mail-in voting, expand early voting, and set up automatic voter registration -- making it easier than ever for legal voters to participate in our democracy. He'll appoint a pro-democracy Secretary of State to run our elections, expand pre-registration opportunities for young people, and implement same-day voter registration through Election Day. Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Governor campaign website JoshShapiro.org May 18, 2022

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