1. The 2002 Governor’s Race Addressing the Key Issues before Election Day

2. 2 The Opportunity 2002 gubernatorial election is a once-in-a-generation opportunity –Well qualified, experienced candidates –An open seat –Reapportionment –Likely 8-year term –Looming economic questions

3. 3 The Need With so many assets and the efforts of past and present Governors, Pennsylvania should be winning… but it isn’t.

4. 4 The Need Job Growth: PA vs. US

5. 5 The Need Rate of growth of per capita personal Income lower than US Rate of growth of gross state product lower than US PA 48 th in population growth Net migration loss of 136,000

6. 6 Another Kind of Campaign …not about electing an individual, but about making Pennsylvania an even better place to live, work, and do business

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8. 8 The Issues: The Changing Economy Infrastructure Tax Modernization Talent and Ideas World Class Workforce

9. 9 The Issues: Community Vitality Public Safety Growth Amenities Government Efficiency & Effectiveness

10. 10 The Issues: Lifelong Education Early Childhood Education & Care Performance & Accountability Paying for Education The State’s Role in Higher Education

11. 11 About the Project Statewide non-partisan project of Pennsylvania Economy League Goal: Raise Issue Awareness around the Governor’s race

14. 14 About the Project Online Issues Magazine Easy-to-understand Information PA Scorecard and Research Data Candidate Questionnaire Issues Polling Primetime Candidate Forums televised statewide

15. 15 Things To Do Watch the Forum on April 4 Visit IssuesPA.net regularly Create a link to IssuesPA.net Steal our stuff