Ballotpedia: Matt Kruth

Matthew is originally from North Hills. He lives with his wife, Danielle, and their 2 sons in Ross Township. 

Matt works as a public school literacy teacher in Pittsburgh. 

Matt Kruth previously ran for state representative in State Assembly District 20 in 2022, but did not win. 

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Plans to cut "wasteful spending" to reduce inflation.

Supports lowering tax rates and reducing regulations to help small businesses recover from the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

Supports lowering tax rates and reducing regulation.

- Plans to cut "wasteful spending" to reduce inflation.
- Supports lowering tax rates and reducing regulation.

Economy

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

Healthcare

Supports fully funding public education while also providing school choice options for parents.

- Supports fully funding public education while also providing school choice options for parents.

Education

Supports the safe development of energy to keep costs low and create high-paying jobs.

Supports the development of the natural gas industry to keep energy costs low.

- Supports the development of the natural gas industry to keep energy costs low.

Energy & the Environment

Supports giving first responders the resources they need to do the job effectively.

- Supports giving first responders the resources they need to do the job effectively.

Public Safety

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Matthew J Kruth

Matt currently works as a public school literacy teacher in Pittsburgh. 

Supports the development of the clean natural gas industry to reduce gas prices.

Believes in "bringing commonsense solutions to the Commonwealth," and supports practical and effective economic policies for the Commonwealth.

Pledges to represent the district with "commonsense policies we can agree on."

Supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and fair labor practices.

Supports lowering taxes, reducing daily costs, and expanding family-sustaining jobs to help Pennsylvanians during tough economic times.

Supports providing unrestricted access to syringes for drug users.

Opposes protecting minors and individuals with intellectual disabilities from those who assist in suicide.

Believes in the importance of family time outside of teaching.

Believes in the importance of family and education in understanding societal issues.

Believes in the importance of educators being leaders, coaches, mentors, and effective communicators to students, parents, district staff, and community leaders.

Believes his experience as a husband, father, and teacher in Pittsburgh gives him a unique understanding of the city's educational challenges.

Believes in providing a meaningful education rooted in math, science, literacy, history, and the arts.

Believes in utilizing domestic energy resources to reduce energy prices.

Endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police due to his commitment to community safety and supporting strong penalties for violent criminals.

Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 527, which protects citizens from "porch pirates" who steal mail or packages.

Opposes criminalizing the illicit possession of Xylazine (Tranq).

Supports Pennsylvania House Bill 1661, which would allow local governments to regulate the use of certain types of plastic bags and polystyrene containers.

Supports Pennsylvania House Bill 184, which amends the Uniform Firearms Act to allow for the expungement of certain criminal records.

Opposes Kinkead's policies on public safety.

Opposes Kinkead's vote against PA HB 103, which protects police from being "spit on and exposed to communicable diseases."

Believes in having the necessary skillsets and qualifications to serve as a State Representative and deliver results for the 20th Legislative District.

Says, "I believe in fair elections and protecting the right to vote."

Supports Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1, which would allow voters to decide whether to amend the state constitution to require a photo ID to vote.

Believes residents of the 20th District are "tired of extreme policies that don't represent their views."

Matthew is from the North Hills and lives in Ross Township. He is married to his wife Danielle, and they have 2 children.

Matthew J. Kruth has been a literacy teacher in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for the last twenty years.

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

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