Upcoming Policy Hearings
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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
PA Senate Dems Join PA House Dems & the PA Women’s Health Caucus for Hearing on Maternal Health Amidst COVID-19
Harrisburg − January 29, 2021 − At the request of PA Women’s Health Caucus chairs Sen. Judy Schwank (D- Berks), Sen. Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Rep. Mary Jo Daley (D- Montgomery), and Rep. Morgan Cephas (D- Philadelphia) the Pennsylvania Senate...
PA Senate Democrats Hold Hearing on Raising the Minimum Wage for PA in Honor of MLK Day of Service
Harrisburg – January 18, 2021 - At the request of State Senators Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), and John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing on...
PA Senate Democrats to Hold Hearing on Raising the Minimum Wage for PA in Honor of MLK Day of Service
At the request of State Senators Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), and John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on raising the minimum wage for...
PA Senate Democrats Host PA Dept. of Corrections Sec. Wetzel & Others for Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Prisons
Harrisburg – January 7, 2020 − At the request of state Senators Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia) the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on the communities, employees and inmates related to our state prison system.
PA Senate Democrats to Conduct Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on State Prisons
PHILADELPHIA, PA − December 31, 2020 − At the request of State Senators Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19...
State Senate Hearing Focuses on Expanding the Amber Alert System in PA
Harrisburg – October 15, 2020 – At the request of Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing to discuss expanding Pennsylvania’s Amber Alert system to include hit-and-run incidents....
Democratic Lawmakers Host Hearing on Electricity Outages, Reliability, and Preparedness
Harrisburg – September 29, 2020 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing today at the request of Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D- Bucks) to focus on electricity outages, reliability and preparedness. “At the end of the day, we need to...
Democratic Lawmakers Host Hearing on Growing Popularity of Outdoor Recreation During Pandemic
Harrisburg – September 15, 2020 – At the request of Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing on ways to help manage and support the growing public interest in outdoor recreation during the pandemic.
Democratic Lawmakers Host Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Arts, Cultural, and Historical Institutions of PA
Harrisburg – September 14, 2020 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing to focus on issues impacting the arts, cultural and historical institutions across Pennsylvania.
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