Ballotpedia, Martina White

Martina has a bachelor's degree from Elizabethtown College. 

Martina worked in the financial industry advising local families and small business owners. 

Martina A White currently serves as State Representative for State Assembly District 170. She was first elected in 2015 and is serving her 4th full term. 

As of September 30, 2024, Martina A White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports reducing standardized testing so teachers can focus on teaching real skills instead of "teaching to tests."

Supports local schools through an innovative tax credit program.

Supports career and technical education that equips local residents with in-demand skills.

Supports increased funding for Philadelphia schools.

- Supports reducing standardized testing so teachers can focus on teaching real skills instead of "teaching to tests."
- Supports local schools through an innovative tax credit program.
- Supports career and technical education that equips local residents with in-demand skills.
- Supports increased funding for Philadelphia schools.

Education

Aims to grow a "responsible energy industry" to create "family sustaining jobs."

Supports expanding Pennsylvania's public-private partnership (P3) program to include public-private transportation projects.

- Aims to grow a "responsible energy industry" to create "family sustaining jobs."
- Supports expanding Pennsylvania's public-private partnership (P3) program to include public-private transportation projects.

Energy & the Environment

Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs and believes they should be provided with necessary tools.

Supports treatment for those with addiction, strong penalties for dealers, and working with the medical community to end over-prescribing.

Opposes "radical policies that treat criminals better than crime victims."

- Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs and believes they should be provided with necessary tools.
- Supports treatment for those with addiction, strong penalties for dealers, and working with the medical community to end over-prescribing.
- Opposes "radical policies that treat criminals better than crime victims."

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

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Martina A White

As of October 3, 2024, Martina A White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Martina A. White worked in the financial industry advising local families and small business owners on financial goals. She is currently serving as a State Representative in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Supports requiring paid sick leave for workers not covered by federal legislation, with reinstatement upon return.

Plans to introduce legislation that would direct table game revenue to the Department of Community and Economic Development to create zero-interest loans for small businesses.

Supports allowing businesses to submit claims for tax credits.

Plans to introduce legislation for a 60-day extension to file state income taxes when Pennsylvania is under a disaster declaration.

Plans to introduce legislation for low-to-no interest loans for small businesses, including short-term funding for payroll and overhead and long-term loans for sustained recovery.

Supports suspending sales and personal income tax collection during a disaster declaration.

Supports allowing elections officials to open mail-in votes before polls close.

Believes healthcare is crucial for everyone in the Northeast.

Supports reducing prescription drug costs.

Supports funding for COVID-19 vaccine research and development.

Supports telemedicine to reduce healthcare costs and increase accessibility.

Supports healthcare policies that address public health emergencies, such as the Coronavirus.

Believes developing a COVID-19 vaccine is crucial for public health.

Supports providing funding for charity care to ensure coverage for vulnerable populations.

Believes in "common-sense solutions for real results" in education.

Supports funding for both public and private education.

Supports increasing education funding to its highest level ever to assist local schools and students.

Supports excusing truck operators if they are on their way to a facility to remove accumulated snow or ice.

Plans to address public safety issues to ensure constituents are heard in Harrisburg.

Promises to address issues important to residents, including public safety.

Believes in collaborating with community groups and neighborhood associations to tackle local public safety issues.

Supports drafting a bill to limit landlords’ right to evict tenants during a state of emergency.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Supports mailing mail-in ballots to all voters ahead of elections.

Said, "As the only Republican in the Pennsylvania House from Philadelphia, I work hard to make sure our conservative values are met."

Supports Senate Bill 114 (SB114) which would require all voters to present a valid form of identification when voting.

Believes in upholding the values of her community in Harrisburg, emphasizing the importance of local representation.

Supports amending the state elections code to allow the governor to postpone elections with a "one-time authorization."

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