Upcoming Policy Hearings
APRIL
9
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
29
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 Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Ending Lifetime Parole in PA
HARRISBURG, November 4, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Sens. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and Judy Schwank...
ADVISORY: Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing Tomorrow on Parole Sunset Proposal
ROYERSFORD, November 3, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will host a virtual public hearing tomorrow to discuss a proposal to sunset parole in Pennsylvania. The hearing...
Senate Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Legislation to Better Accommodate Working Pregnant Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, October 5, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Sens. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to host a virtual...
ADVISORY: Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing Tuesday on Workplace Accommodations for Pregnant Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, October 1, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will join state Sens. Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to host a public hearing on...
Policy Committee Hears Support for Closing Hazardous Waste Loopholes
HARRISBURG – September 30, 2021 – Earlier today, State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, along with Rep. Innamorato (D-Allegheny) hosted a policy hearing on legislation that would close the hazardous...
Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing on Closing Hazardous Waste Loophole in PA
HARRISBURG, September 24, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will host a public hearing next week in Harrisburg to discuss legislation to close the hazardous waste loophole in...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on Solitary Confinement in PA
Harrisburg – August 10, 2021 - At the request of Senator John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) and Representative Tina Davis (D- Bucks), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the use of solitary...
PA Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing on Solitary Confinement in Pennsylvania
At the request of Pennsylvania Senator John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) and state Representative Tina Davis (D- Bucks), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the use of solitary...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA
Harrisburg – July 21, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House Representative...
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