Rebuilding the Economy
Our economy is in a tailspin. The failed economic policies of Joe Biden have led to the highest inflation in over 40 years. The current state of the economy, combined with the disastrous actions of Governor Wolf during the pandemic which forced small businesses to shut down and layoff thousands of workers, have left many Pennsylvanians without much hope.
Democrats in Washington and Harrisburg are more focused on their liberal and progressive agendas than on the impacts to families, taxpayers, and small businesses.
As a small business owner, Lou Barletta understands that higher taxes, reckless spending, and government over regulation will only make the economy worse. Lou believes that government’s best role is to get out of the way and let private citizens and businesses create jobs and grow the economy. That means reducing excessive spending, keeping taxes low and cutting job crushing regulations to allow for better paying jobs to be created and to allow Pennsylvania’s economy to thrive once again.
UNLEASHING PENNSYLVANIA’S NATURAL RESOURCES
The reckless energy policies pushed by the radical left have contributed to sky rocketing gas prices, rising energy bills and a reliance on foreign sources of energy.
Pennsylvania is blessed to sit atop a massive expanse of natural resources - including coal, oil, and natural gas. The Pioneer PAC supports Pennsylvania becoming a global leader in energy - resulting in better paying jobs, energy independence and strengthening our national security.
PROVIDING SAFE COMMUNITIES
Violent crime is on the rise, and it is devastating communities and families across Pennsylvania. Instead of appreciating the sacrifices of the men and women in law enforcement, the radical left has targeted police with their soft on crime policies and radical agendas.
As a former mayor of Hazleton PA, Lou Barletta knows that our local and state law enforcement officers are the greatest assets our communities have to offer. He has always honored and supported the men and women in blue. He opposes any effort to defund the police and believes that we must hold violent criminals accountable.
REBUILDING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
Our roads and bridges are in dire need of repair and refurbishing and have been neglected for the last decade.
As a former chairman of the subcommittee of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, Lou Barletta understands Pennsylvania’s infrastructure needs and how to fix them. The Pioneer PAC is looking to support candidates that are looking to rebuild our infrastructure by supporting common sense principles that put the safety and security of Pennsylvania’s citizens and communities before partisan politics.
STRONGER SCHOOLS
Schools should be for learning and academic achievement, not political activism, and indoctrination. Unfortunately, the liberal education establishment has chosen the indoctrination and social activism of our children instead of educating them. Progressive administrators and teachers’ unions emphasize a radical agenda that focuses on issues such as transgenderism and Critical Race Theory over traditional education curriculum and standards.
Pennsylvania students have been negatively impacted by the politicization of our public schools as academic performance continues to slide. Lou Barletta believes that we must end the indoctrination of our students, champion high quality public schools, support school choice initiatives, and push for greater parental involvement in our children’s’ education.
VETERANS
The ultimate protectors of American freedoms are our brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. These heroic sons, daughters, parents, and neighbors are the bulwark against those adversaries who seek to destroy our ideals and our security. Too often our servicemen return home to find that they cannot get the support they need. Lou Barletta has always stood with our veterans and will never allow them to be deprioritized.
ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL
Liberals and progressives have targeted local elections and down ballot races at an unprecedented level. Backed by wealthy Billionaires like George Soros, Democrats have focused on local races like school board and district attorney to help push their radical social justice agendas.
As a small businessman and former mayor, Lou Barletta understands the impact that local officials can have on taxpayers, public safety, job creation and the education of our children. The Pioneer PAC supports local candidates who put taxpayers first, prioritize public safety and provide more parental involvement in our children’s education.