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Dec 18, 2024 - Policy Committee announces leaders for 2025-26 legislative session
Nov 14, 2024 - Lawmakers explore economic, educational significance of historic preservation
Nov 13, 2024 - Immigration a driving force in Pa. economy, filling labor shortages
Oct 30, 2024 - Haddock details efforts to save volunteer firefighting
Oct 29, 2024 - Testifiers detail need to bolster state support of senior citizens
Oct 28, 2024 - Lawmakers highlight impact of tax credits for PA families, workers
Oct 10, 2024 - Hearing focuses on inclusion of disability community in PA
Sep 10, 2024 - Policy Committee highlights economic redevelopment in Erie
Sep 9, 2024 - Roundtable discusses positive impact of Erie County wineries
Aug 27, 2024 - Takac highlights need for jobs, economic development in rural PA
Aug 26, 2024 - Burns highlights need for Harrisburg to cut red tape for municipalities
Aug 14, 2024 - McClinton, Policy Committee emphasize need for workplace safety
Aug 13, 2024 - Improving health care includes expanding abortion access
Aug 12, 2024 - Testifiers detail negative health, economic impacts of gun violence in PA
Jul 31, 2024 - Kinkead highlights community work at formerly closed hospital
Jul 30, 2024 - Steele, committee hears testimony on manufacturing job creation
Jul 29, 2024 - Testifiers shed light on need for short-term rental regulation in PA
Jun 17, 2024 - Students, faculty, alumni detail UArts closure
May 23, 2024 - Testifiers detail need to develop diversity in education workforce
May 22, 2024 - Abney, Policy Committee review alarming trend limiting voter access

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Sep 8, 2023 - Local organizations tell lawmakers about struggles in helping low-income areas
Aug 30, 2023 - Rep. Haddock hosts hearing on career and tech education growth
Aug 30, 2023 - House Majority Policy Committee explores Scranton to New York City rail opportunities
Aug 30, 2023 - Democratic state House hearing in Lackawanna County focused on rail service
Aug 30, 2023 - Scranton to NYC train a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity, leaders tell state House members
Aug 29, 2023 - As demand for trades grows, House committee hears from speakers about breaking 'stigma'
Aug 28, 2023 - McLane officials call for more affordable housing
Aug 11, 2023 - House Majority Policy Committee holds hearing on business diversity
Aug 7, 2023 - West Mifflin police chief describes for lawmakers the need for juvenile detention facility
Aug 4, 2023 - Pa. House Democrats rally at Carrick High School in push for public education funding
Aug 3, 2023 - Lawmakers hold roundtable to discuss improving education in rural areas
Aug 3, 2023 - House Dems hear from rural school admins about challenges to public education
Aug 2, 2023 - Pa. House Reps sound the alarm for school resources
May 13, 2023 - House Majority Policy Committee roundtable discusses local business
May 11, 2023 - Cyber, Charter School Reform Hearing
May 11, 2023 - Roslyn’s Family Promise food pantry visited by PA House Majority Policy Committee
May 5, 2023 - Pennsylvania EMS 'can no longer BBQ their way to a new fire truck'
Apr 24, 2023 - State lawmakers seek to regulate all-terrain vehicle use as trail expansions continue
Apr 14, 2023 - PA lawmakers reintroduce bill on OSHA oversight for public workers
Apr 3, 2023 - Way past the time to raise Pa.’s minimum wage

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Nov 13, 2024 - Economic Impact of Immigration
Oct 30, 2024 - Saving Volunteer Firefighting
Oct 29, 2024 - Boosting State Support of Seniors
Oct 28, 2024 - Putting More Money in Your Pocket
Aug 26, 2024 - Cutting Red Tape for Grants
Aug 14, 2024 - Workplace Psychological Safety
Aug 13, 2024 - Expanding Abortion Access
Aug 12, 2024 - Gun Violence Intervention
Jul 31, 2024 - Why Agriculture Matters to Everyone
Jul 30, 2024 - Clean Energy Manufacturing
Jul 29, 2024 - Short-Term Rentals
Jun 17, 2024 - University of the Arts Closure
May 15, 2024 - Independent Pharmacies
May 14, 2024 - Health Care Deserts
May 13, 2024 - Nursing Homes
May 8, 2024 - Keystone Saves Retirement Accounts
Apr 2, 2024 - Red Flag Water Usage
Mar 13, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence and Internet Safety
Mar 12, 2024 - Unions are Good for Business
Mar 11, 2024 - Housing Affordability

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