Upcoming Policy Hearings
APRIL
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Nursing Home Sustainability and Costs
Thursday, April 9, 2026
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a policy hearing on Nursing Home Sustainability and Costs. This hearing will examine the sustainability of nursing homes, statewide and regional aging demographics, projected needs for the aging community, effects on the labor force, and actions we can take to keep these vital organizations open. A virtual attendance option will be afforded for all those who cannot be physically present.
This hearing will be held at Fellowship Community Center located at 3020 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, PA 18052.
APRIL
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Grow Our Own Educators in Pennsylvania
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 11:00 A.M.
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator Senator Comitta. This hearing will examine the Grow Your Own Educators program and the need for more teachers within the commonwealth. A virtual attendance option will be afforded for all those who cannot be physically present.
This hearing will be held at West Chester University located at 700 S High Steet, West Chester, PA 19383
Committee News
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Data Centers: Impacts, Operations, and Policy Considerations
SCRANTON, PA − September 3, 2025 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine pending proposals from the legislature and discuss details of data center infrastructure and technology. “As the Policy and Democratic Chair of...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 30, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the current challenges emergency service and first responders are facing in their communities. “We have heard a clear and...
Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Second Hearing Regarding Worker Protections
PITTSBURGH, PA − June 12, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a second hearing to continue the dialogue on what is needed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy through a skilled and dependable workforce. ...
Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing Regarding the Worker Protections
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce. “The testimony we heard today from...
Senate Democratic Caucus Hosts Hearing Regarding the Future of Mass Transit
PITTSBURGH, PA − April 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the needs of regional mass transit systems and assess ways to ensure that their benefits remain accessible to residents and local businesses in...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller and Senator Marty Flynn Host Hearing Examining Energy Affordability for Consumers
HARRISBURG, PA − March 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to explore strategies for mitigating the impact of energy costs on residents along with legislative solutions aimed at delivering reliable, affordable...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
ASTON, PA − March 10, 2025 − On March 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Consumer Costs of Energy, Future Energy Needs of Commonwealth
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 23, 2025 − Today Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine Pennsylvania’s outlook of future electric generation needs and reliability due to growing demands on the grid. The hearing underscored several...