Pennsylvania State House District 145

Defense & Veterans: “Staats is a U.S. Navy veteran and business leader with over three decades of experience, including 30+ years in the restaurant industry and work as a business broker facilitating growth and opportunity for entrepreneurs.” (Campaign website)

Fiscal Oversight & Accountability: “Throughout his tenure, Staats has built a record of steady leadership on issues that directly affect family budgets and local employers. As he looks ahead, he is focused on improving government efficiency, growing the economy, and lowering costs for hardworking families so Pennsylvania remains a place where hard work is rewarded and communities can thrive.” (Campaign website)

Energy, Utilities & Environment: “Craig Staats has consistently fought to keep government spending in check and prevent policies that would raise costs on families. He supported responsible state budgets that reduced spending, avoided broad-based tax increases, protected the Rainy Day Fund, and ended participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, preventing an energy tax that would have driven up electricity and heating costs for households and small businesses.” (Campaign website)