James is originally from Pittsburgh. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Robert Morris University and his master's in business administration from Carnegie Mellon University. James lives in Canonsburg with his wife and their children.

James is the founder and owner of VISIMO, an AI company serving federal agencies including the Department of Defense and the Department of Education. 

James Matthew Julius' campaign for State Representative is his first run for public office. 

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Believes in creating a ripple effect of economic benefits by reducing the tax burden and ensuring a prosperous future for the state.

Supports offering tax credits and grants to businesses that support apprenticeships to revitalize key industries and prepare the workforce for future AI impacts.

Supports offering tax credits and grants to businesses that support apprenticeships in order to revitalize key industries.

Supports collaborating with public universities and the private sector to identify AI's impact on employment and develop retraining programs for at-risk workers.

Supports collaborating with public universities and the private sector to identify the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and develop retraining programs for at-risk workers.

Believes in modernizing and enhancing Pennsylvania's transportation systems to meet current and future needs.

Believes in modernizing Pennsylvania's transportation systems to meet current and future needs.

- Supports reducing the tax burden.
- Supports offering tax credits and grants to businesses that support apprenticeships in order to revitalize key industries.
- Supports collaborating with public universities and the private sector to identify the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and develop retraining programs for at-risk workers.
- Believes in modernizing Pennsylvania's transportation systems to meet current and future needs.

Economy

Opposes telehealth abortions, advocating for in-person medical supervision due to the procedure's significance.

Opposes telehealth abortions, advocating for in-person medical supervision.

Believes domestic infant adoption (DIA) should be reformed to make it more accessible and affordable for families.

Believes adoption should be reformed to make it more accessible and affordable for families.

- Opposes telehealth abortions, advocating for in-person medical supervision.
- Believes adoption should be reformed to make it more accessible and affordable for families.

Healthcare

Supports allowing parents to direct a portion of their taxes to the educational institutions of their choice, including private and charter schools.

Supports school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including religious and private schools.


Supports introducing a financial health assessment for schools, including a creditworthiness score, as part of their eligibility for funding.

Supports a Universal Public Education Tax, affirming that "all taxpayers contribute to a general fund dedicated to supporting public K-12 education."

- Supports school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including religious and private schools.

- Supports introducing a financial health assessment for schools, including a creditworthiness score, as part of their eligibility for funding.
- Supports a Universal Public Education Tax, affirming that "all taxpayers contribute to a general fund dedicated to supporting public K-12 education."

Education

Supports maximizing natural gas and coal production by encouraging investment in natural gas and advancing clean coal technology, aiming to reduce environmental impact while optimizing production efficiency.

Supports expanding nuclear energy as a clean, reliable power source and advocates for next-generation reactors with enhanced safety, lower costs, and reduced waste.

- Supports maximizing natural gas and coal production by encouraging investment in natural gas and advancing clean coal technology, aiming to reduce environmental impact while optimizing production efficiency.
- Supports expanding nuclear energy as a clean, reliable power source and advocates for next-generation reactors with enhanced safety, lower costs, and reduced waste.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in funding community health centers, preventive health screenings, and wellness programs to reduce the need for expensive emergency care and specialist treatments.

- Believes in funding community health centers, preventive health screenings, and wellness programs to reduce the need for expensive emergency care and specialist treatments.

Public Safety

As of September 30, 2024, James Matthew Julius’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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James Matthew Julius

James is originally from Pittsburgh. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Robert Morris University and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. James lives in Canonsburg with his wife and their children.

James Matthew Julius is the founder and owner of VISIMO, an AI company serving federal agencies including the DoD, DoE, USDA, EPA, and NASA.

As of October 1, 2024, James Matthew Julius’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports using AI to improve workforce development, government operations, and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, while ensuring ethical standards and job protection.

Believes in generating significant economic benefits to potentially ease the tax burden for all residents through increased revenue.

Supports positioning Pennsylvania as a leader in the ethical use of AI to foster economic growth and innovation while safeguarding the workforce and public services.

Supports "Reforming Domestic Infant Adoption (DIA)" legislation.

Believes mifepristone, a medication commonly used in medical abortions, should be classified as a controlled substance to prevent misuse and ensure proper oversight.

Supports the promotion of value-based care models in healthcare.

Believes in implementing regulatory measures for insurance companies to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare.

Believes in "Transparency and Competition in Healthcare Pricing" to lower costs and improve access.

Believes critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning are essential skills for effective governance and leadership.

Supports assessing school districts based on financial management, debt levels, and fiscal outlook to adjust funding decisions that balance district needs with financial stability.

Believes machine learning and artificial intelligence research should focus on public-serving solutions that enhance national capabilities.

Believes parental involvement in their child's education should be equally shared between both parents.

Believes Pennsylvania should leverage its natural gas, coal, and nuclear resources for energy independence and economic growth, while balancing energy production with environmental stewardship.

Supports maximizing natural gas and coal production.

Supports the natural gas, coal, and nuclear power industries.

Believes Pennsylvania should lead in energy independence and infrastructure modernization.

Supports Pennsylvania's role in sustainable energy production, advocating for natural gas, coal, and nuclear power exports to boost the state's economy and national energy leadership.

Supports addressing the opioid crisis with a comprehensive strategy.

Supports restoring the Fairness Doctrine to ensure balanced reporting and prevent manipulation by powerful actors.

Supports training law enforcement on modern trafficking tactics.

Believes in enhancing public safety through community engagement and effective reporting mechanisms.

Believes in leveraging federal and state resources to enhance public safety.

Believes the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) has significantly changed the legal landscape regarding abortion.

Believes in promoting a balanced and informed public to prevent any single narrative from dominating discourse.

Believes the media is biased, with Donald Trump receiving 90% negative coverage and Kamala Harris 90% positive, raising concerns about fairness and potential manipulation.

Supports innovation and excellence in technology, as demonstrated by founding VISIMO, an AI company serving federal agencies like the DoD, DoE, USDA, EPA, and NASA.

Believes in restoring balance in media to ensure a healthier democracy.

Believes many media outlets are influenced by "a small number of bad actors, including billionaire owners like George Soros."

Believes in a media environment that "respects the intelligence of its audience, upholds the principles of fairness and truth, and serves all Americans—not just a select few."

Believes President Reagan's veto of the Fairness Doctrine contributed to a biased media landscape.

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