Upcoming Policy Hearings
MAY
14
Housing and the Unhoused
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 10:00 a.m.
Senator Kearney will host a hearing with Senator Saval to discussing homelessness and the barriers to housing and staying housed.
The meeting’s location will be held virtually via Zoom. You can register for the hearing ahead of time at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcO6rpz0vE9CkH5RN_J4Eanirs3QrqR6n
MAY
17
Impact of the State System of Higher Education Redesign Plan
Monday, May 17, 2021 | 10:00 a.m.
At the request of state Senators Lindsey Williams & Judy Schwank, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss Public Higher Education and the PASSHE Redesign Plan. We will hear from the Chancellor of PASSHE, University Presidents, as well as impacted students & workers. Please join us for this important hearing on the future of public higher education in Pennsylvania.
The meeting’s location will be held virtually via Zoom. You can register for the hearing ahead of time at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOGgrTItHtBeDtR8g4KlVUijws7kqeLb
MAY
20
OSHA Protections for Public Employees
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 10:00 a.m.
At the request of Senator Tartaglione, the Democratic Chair of the Senate Committee on Labor & Industry, the Pennsylvania Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss Senate Bill 310 (Protecting Workplace Safety) and hear from leaders in government, labor, and education on how to best expand OSHA protections for both public and nonprofit employees.
The meeting’s location will be held virtually via Zoom. You can register for the hearing ahead of time at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpf-6opjwpGtd6SVkUlavHwnReEOePzp7T
Committee News
PA Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing on Systemic Housing Insecurity
Harrisburg – May 14, 2021 - At the request of state Senators Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing on housing and the unhoused in Pennsylvania. “Everyone...
PA Senate Democrats to Hold Policy Hearing on OSHA Protections for Public Employees
At the request of state Senator Tina Tartaglione (D- Philadelphia), Democratic Chair of the Senate Committee on Labor & Industry, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss Senate Bill 310 (Protecting...
PA Senate Democrats to Hold Policy Hearing on the Impact of the State System of Higher Education Redesign Plan
May 11, 2021 − At the request of state Senators Judy Schwank (D- Berks) and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on the impact of the Pennsylvania state system of higher education’s...
PA Senate Democrats to Hold Policy Hearing on Housing and the Unhoused
At the request of state Senators Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on housing and the unhoused in Pennsylvania. Those experiencing housing...
PA Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing on Legionella Prevention
Harrisburg – May 5, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania State Senators Wayne D. Fontana (D- Allegheny) and John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual policy hearing on Legionella prevention in Pennsylvania and the concern...
PA Senate Democrats Joined by PA Sec. of Ag & Second Lady Gisele Fetterman for Policy Hearing on Food Insecurity in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg – April 30, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania State Senators Judy Schwank (D- Berks), Tina Tartaglione (D- Philadelphia), and Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual policy hearing to discuss the issue of...
PA Senate Democrats to Hold Policy Hearing on Legionella Prevention
April 29, 2021 − At the request of Pennsylvania State Senators Wayne D. Fontana (D- Allegheny) and John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual policy hearing on legionella prevention in Pennsylvania. This hearing will...
PA Senate Democrats to Join PA Sec. of Ag & Second Lady Gisele Fetterman for Policy Hearing on Food Insecurity in Pennsylvania
April 29, 2021 − At the request of Pennsylvania State Senators Judy Schwank (D- Berks), Tina Tartaglione (D- Philadelphia), and Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual policy hearing to discuss the issue of food...
PA Senate Dems Hold Policy Roundtable to Discuss Bright Future of Labor & Clean Energy
Harrisburg – April 22, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual round table discussion on the future of clean energy development and clean energy jobs in...