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State Representative, 148th District
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Megan Griffin-ShelleyCampaign photo — Friends of Megan GS

Megan Griffin-Shelley

Candidate for State Representative, 148th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Chief of staff to state Rep. Nancy Guenst; Whitemarsh Township supervisor
Lives in
Whitemarsh Township (Lafayette Hill)
Campaign website
megan4pahouse.com

Chief of staff to state Rep. Nancy Guenst and a Whitemarsh Township supervisor. A former 6th-grade English teacher, she earlier worked in the office of state Rep. Ben Sanchez.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Friends of Megan GS

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for earlier budget negotiations, more public reporting during talks and incentives for on-time budgets.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 148

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · State budget question · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I support earlier, good-faith negotiations, increased public reporting during budget talks, and stronger incentives for timely passage.”
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Education

  • Supports distributing school aid through the Fair Funding Formula and more special-education funding.

    Key Issues | Megan Griffin-Shelley for PA State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Megan GS · Education · megan4pahouse.com

    “Implement the Fair Funding Formula to ensure every public school district receives the resources necessary to provide a top-notch education.”
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Housing

  • Calls for bringing back the Whole Home Repairs Program and state rental assistance.

    Key Issues | Megan Griffin-Shelley for PA State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Megan GS · Affordability · megan4pahouse.com

    “Bring back programs like the Whole Home Repairs Program and rental assistance to help keep families safe and stable in their homes.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports a minimum wage tied to inflation and opposes "right-to-work" laws.

    Key Issues | Megan Griffin-Shelley for PA State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Megan GS · Workers' & Union Rights … Workers' & Union Rights · megan4pahouse.com

    “It is time to say goodbye to our current $7.25 wage and pass a living wage tied to inflation here in our Commonwealth. … Opposing "Right-to-Work" and other anti-union legislation while strengthening collective bargaining rights in both public and private sectors.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Calls for state budgets that fully fund public transit, including SEPTA.

    Key Issues | Megan Griffin-Shelley for PA State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Megan GS · Public Transportation · megan4pahouse.com

    “We need budgets that fully fund public transit across our state, including for SEPTA right here in our region”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports state standards on data centers' water, energy and land use, while keeping local zoning control.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 148

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers question · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Yes, the state should enact laws to address the impacts of data centers on water, energy, and land use.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports writing access to contraception, abortion and fertility treatment into state law.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 148

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “We must expand access to reproductive care, including contraception, abortion, and fertility treatments, and codify these protections in state law.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports same-day voter registration and expanded early voting; opposes voter ID rules that restrict access.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 148

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections question · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “This includes same-day voter registration, expanded early voting and more secure ballot drop boxes. I am against any voter ID requirements that further restrict access.”
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