Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Pennsylvania 16th Congressional District in 2020 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedKristy understands the economy in Western Pennsylvania isn’t the same as it was a hundred years ago. That’s why she'll work to create the good-paying jobs of the future right here, by aligning our education system with the needs of new and growing businesses. She’ll also support local small businesses and workers by expanding local economic empowerment zones, expanding job retraining, and supporting career and technical education programs so workers can compete in this new economy. Learn more
As the first person in her family to graduate college, Kristy knows just how hard it can be for families to afford education after high school. She supports efforts to make college affordable so families and young people don't need to take on crushing debt just to get ahead. And her support for affordable post-secondary education goes beyond four-year degrees-- in Congress, Kristy will support investments in local community colleges and vocational programs for those who aren't on a four-year college track. Learn more
Kristy is committed to ensuring that every student, no matter where they live or how much their parents make, are able to learn in a safe environment, achieve their full potential, and be on a path to a good-paying job in this changing economy.That means supporting teachers by paying a competitive salary and benefits, fully funding early childhood education and universal pre-kindergarten, and providing access to mental health programs so students have the support they need to thrive. Learn more
Kristy understands that climate change is real and in Congress she'll take decisive action – because this is not an issue that can wait any longer. Transitioning to a clean-energy economy will help create jobs here in Pennsylvania and secure a healthy future for Western Pennsylvania families. Learn more
Kristy knows there’s too much money in politics and that the special interests in Washington have rigged the system for far too long. That’s why Kristy strongly opposes the Supreme Court’s decision on Citizens United. In Congress Kristy will fight to rid our political system of dark money and won't accept a dime from corporate political action committees. Learn more
Access to affordable health care is critical for people across Western Pennsylvania -- and it’s an issue Kristy knows well. In college, Kristy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer while pregnant with her first daughter and had to navigate a complicated and bureaucratic health care system with little outside help. Her experience gave her a real understanding of how difficult it can be for people who aren't millionaires to afford the care they need. Learn more
As someone who has navigated the healthcare industry both as a parent and a patient, Kristy knows how expensive the cost of prescription drugs can be. No one should have to decide between getting the medicine they need to survive or having the money they need to feed their family. That is why Kristy is backing H.R. 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act to immediately help the people of Western PA and beyond. Learn more
As a union member herself, Kristy knows the importance of organized labor and their work to protect working families, better wages, and a better working environment. In Congress, Kristy will support a livable minimum wage, project labor agreements, and strong unions working for Western Pennsylvanians. Learn more
That’s why she supports raising the minimum wage to a livable wage so Western Pennsylvanians can support their family and not have to work dangerously long hours or multiple jobs to do it. Learn more
In Congress, Kristy will fight to make sure people get paid what they deserve so their families can succeed and there’s a real path to the middle class for working Pennsylvanians. Learn more
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