Phil Scott in State of North Carolina secondary Archives


On Free Trade: Opposed tariffs on Canadian products

Q: Support administration tariffs on steel and other products?

Phil Scott: No. Opposed tariffs on Canadian products. "They're our largest trading partner. It has an effect on everything we do."

David Zuckerman: No position found.

Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Nov 3, 2020

On Government Reform: Vote-by-mail bill became law without his signature

Q: Support efforts to make it easier to vote?

Phil Scott: Mixed. Reluctantly let a vote-by-mail bill become law without his signature.

David Zuckerman: Yes. Has urged citizens and the governor to ensure that mail-in voting is available for everyone.

Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Nov 3, 2020

On Jobs: Supported right-to-work, vetoed family medical leave

Q: Support "right- to-work" laws, eliminating unions' ability to mandate dues for workers they represent?

Phil Scott: Mixed. Has supported a right-to-work law and vetoed a family medical leave bill. But has also supported teachers' right to strike.

David Zuckerman: No. Such laws "harm union and non-union workers by depressing union membership and limiting [their] effectiveness."

Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Nov 3, 2020

On Jobs: Vetoed bill that raised minimum wage

Q: Raise federal hourly minimum wage above current $7.25?

Phil Scott: No. Vetoed bill that would have raised state minimum wage in 2020, predicting "overall negative impact on economic growth."

David Zuckerman: Yes. "Ensuring that the minimum wage keeps pace with the cost of living will help those working full time."

Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Nov 3, 2020

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