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Vera has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the New York Institute of Technology, a master's degree in industrial engineering from Arizona State University, and a doctorate degree in information science and technology from Drexel University.

Vera previously worked as the lead faculty member for Energy and Sustainability Policy at Penn State and the president of the non-profit grassroots Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association. She has also worked in manufacturing for Motorola and held positions with tech startups.

Vera Cole, Ballotpedia

Vera Cole ran for state representative in State Assembly District 145 in 2016, but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Vera J Cole’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

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Supports the "responsible legalization of recreational marijuana."

Supports abortion and contraception access.

- Supports the "responsible legalization of recreational marijuana."
- Supports abortion and contraception access.

Healthcare

Believes charter and cyber-charter schools are necessary options for some students.

- Believes charter and cyber-charter schools are necessary options for some students.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

Supports voter ID requirements, responsible vote counting, expanding in-person voting, improving mail-in ballot processes, and zero-tolerance policies for voter or poll worker intimidation.

- Supports voter ID requirements, responsible vote counting, expanding in-person voting, improving mail-in ballot processes, and zero-tolerance policies for voter or poll worker intimidation.

Voting & Elections

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Rep. Staats

Craig earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Johnson and Wales University, He lives in Richland Township in upper Bucks County with his wife, Robin. They have 2 adult sons.

Craig previously worked as regional operations manager at CiCi's Enterprises, LP. and senior business partner at Millcreek Partners.

House Member Information

Craig T. Staats is a state representative in State Assembly District 145. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his 5th term. He previously served as Richland Township supervisor from 2006 to 2014. He is the current Republican chair for the Education Subcommittee on Career and Technical Education, Liquor Control Subcommittee on Marketing, and State Government Subcommittee on Government Operations.

Wikipedia, Craig Staats

Supports reopening businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As representative, opposed closing businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plans to promote job growth through "business-friendly policies that will attract job creators to the Commonwealth and help them to thrive and grow."

Supports efforts to reduce property taxes.

- As representative, opposed closing businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Plans to promote job growth through "business-friendly policies that will attract job creators to the Commonwealth and help them to thrive and grow."
- Supports efforts to reduce property taxes.

As of June 6, 2025, Craig T. Staats did not have a website or any information online.

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Craig T. Staats

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