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Cyber Monday Hearing on Supply Chain Disruption

(Nov 29, 2021) Policy Committee

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ADVISORY: Pennsylvanians fill online shopping carts; Policy Committee holds hearing on PA supply chain

(Nov 24, 2021) Policy Committee

HARRISBURG, Nov. 24 – On Cyber Monday, it’s projected that online sales will top $11.5 million and the flood of goods purchased online will inevitably hit Pennsylvania ports, roads and rails. That means greater strain on workers and infrastructure, which may or may not be built to support this type of commerce. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee will explore Pennsylvania’s supply chain at an upcoming hearing. The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Nov. 29, in room 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. Testifiers from across the Commonwealth will participate virtually. The media and public are invited to attend in person or to watch online at www.pahouse.com/policy or on the committee’s Facebook page @PADemPolicy. Media inquiries may be submitted via email to policy@pahouse.net . Information about this and other House Democratic Policy Committee hearings can be found at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more

 

Hearing: Supply Chain Disruption

(Nov 24, 2021) Policy Committee

On Cyber Monday, it’s projected that online sales will top $11.5 million and the flood of goods purchased online will inevitably hit Pennsylvania ports, roads and rails. That means greater strain on workers and infrastructure, which may or may not be built to support this type of commerce. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee will explore Pennsylvania’s supply chain at an upcoming hearing. The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Nov. 29, in room 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. Testifiers from across the Commonwealth will participate virtually. Read more

 

Anthracite Ridge Wind Project Presentation

(Oct 27, 2021) Policy Committee

Testimony for the Anthracite Ridge Wind Project Presentation Read more

 

Two-day hearing discusses how colleges fill in-demand careers

(Oct 20, 2021) Policy Committee

SCRANTON, Oct. 20 – The labor market in northeast Pennsylvania needs workers, and a two-day hearing in Tunkhannock and Scranton focused on how the region prepares students for success. Read more

 

Hearing to discuss how colleges fill in-demand careers

(Oct 20, 2021) Policy Committee

The labor market in northeast Pennsylvania needs workers and Lackawanna College set itself apart by partnering with industry so students at their institution can get the education employers are looking for. A two-day hearing took place on Oct. 19 and 20 in Northeast Pennsylvania to discuss how the region is trains the next generation of workers for today's energy jobs. The Oct. 19 hearing consisted of a tour of the technical training facilities at Lackawanna College in Tunkhannnock, PA. The Oct. 20 hearing took place at Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA. Hosts + Testifiers Hosted by: Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, Rep. Kyle Mullins, and Sen. Marty Flynn Agenda + Testimony Hearing agenda and written testimonies: Preparing Pennsylvanians: How colleges fill in-demand careers Media Release + News Coverage Two-day hearing discusses how colleges fill in-demand careers , 10/20/2021 Hearing Video + Photos Read more

 

Preparing Pennsylvanians: How Colleges Fill In Demand Careers

(Oct 20, 2021) Policy Committee

Testimony from Rep. Kosierowski's October 20th Hearing on CTC's Read more

 

Lawmakers Get First-Hand-Look at Businesses Impacted by COVID During Phoenixville Tour

(Oct 19, 2021) Daily Local News

Lawmakers tour Phoenixville. Read more

 

Hearing addresses corporate consolidation of health care facilities in Northeastern PA

(Oct 18, 2021) Policy Committee

STROUDSBURG, Oct. 18 – Hospital systems consolidate for various reasons and, as they continue adapting to the changing market, communities are impacted. COVID-19 accelerated changes in ways that forced community hospitals like St. Luke’s University Health Network and other hospitals serving the Northeastern Pennsylvania region to change their business model. The Northeast Delegation Chairwoman, Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, hosted a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing in Stroudsburg Monday afternoon discussing corporate consolidation of health care facilities so that elected officials can learn more about the issue. “I’m so grateful to those who testified today so that we can learn and understand how we as a legislature can support our communities and health systems,” Madden said. “As a state representative, I have partnered with St. Luke’s to create a level of medical care that has not been available here in the mountains. It’s so important that when consolidation happens, we do it with this in mind so that we can maintain the high quality of care that residents here receive.” House Members in attendance heard testimony from two panels. The first panel consisted of three professionals who work in or closely with hospitals who commented on market pressures and why systems are forced to consolidate. Testifiers in the first panel included John Nespoli, President, St. Luke’s University Health Network; Read more

 

Navigating Healthcare and Corporate Consolidation

(Oct 18, 2021) Policy Committee

Testimony for Rep Madden's October 18th Hearing on Hospital Consolidation Read more

 

Hearing to address corporate consolidation of health care facilities in Northeastern PA

(Oct 18, 2021) Policy Committee

Highlighting an alarming national trend that deeply affects local communities, state Rep. Maureen Madden, chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus Northeast Delegation, will host a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing Monday titled “Navigating Health Care Consolidation.” Read more

 

Main Street pandemic recovery focus of hearing

(Oct 14, 2021) Policy Committee

PHOENIXVILLE, Oct. 13 – At the top of the legislative agenda for House Democrats is helping Pennsylvanians stay safe and recover from the pandemic. That means prioritizing small, community businesses like those in Phoenixville. “The Borough of Phoenixville provides a rich case study for how a community of business owners, non-profit organizations, and residents came together to preserve its main street through the challenges of COVID-19,” said Rep. Shusterman, D-Chester. “I am pleased to host this event and invite the public, press, and my fellow legislators to hear their stories. I believe these insights will be critical to our Commonwealth's ongoing economic recovery.” House members participated in a hearing on the business impact of Covid prior to a tour of Phoenixville. During the formal hearing municipal leaders and small business owners spoke of operating through the pandemic, despite hardships. During a tour of downtown Phoenixville small businesses, House members spoke with owners who worked with local government to make sure that the pandemic restrictions didn’t lead to closure. “We need policy that prioritizes small businesses and communities throughout Pennsylvania,” said Chair of the Democratic Policy Committee, Rep. Bizzarro, D-Erie. “The legislature has the ability to deploy funds allocated to communities like Phoenixville, and serve as liaisons for municipal leaders to work together with Read more

 

Lawmakers take first-person look at impact of COVID-19 on businesses

(Oct 13, 2021) Policy Committee

At the top of the legislative agenda for PA House Democrats is helping Pennsylvanians stay safe and recover from the pandemic. That means prioritizing small, community businesses like those in Phoenixville, Pa. Read more

 

State lawmakers, health care workers discuss hospital consolidations

(Oct 13, 2021) Reading Eagle

Pa. lawmakers hear from health care workers, first responders affected by hospital consolidation Hospital officials talk about the strains on the system. Read more

 

Lawmakers hear from healthcare workers, first responders, administrators and advocates impacted by hospital consolidation

(Oct 12, 2021) Policy Committee

EAST BRANDYWINE, Oct. 12 -- Last month, Tower Health announced that it will sell Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia and close Jennersville Hospital in West Grove, Pa. With the fate of Tower’s Brandywine, Phoenixville, Pottstown, and Reading hospitals up in the air, local healthcare workers, first responders, administrators and advocates addressed concerns and impacts on quality and access to health care, and township services. The event, called Saving Community Hospitals: Keeping Care Close, took place at 11 a.m. today at East Brandywine Township Building, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown. “The pandemic has exposed how badly people need close and affordable healthcare,” said Rep. Dan Williams, D-Sadsbury Township. “Discussion today emphasized that we need to keep healthcare facilities open and improve care. Hospital consolidation can be a good thing if healthcare workers are respected and services to patients are upgraded.” Hospital administrators, Andrew Wigglesworth, vice president of Wojdak Government Relations, and Bill Ryan, vice president of Einstein Health Network/Urban Health Care Coalition, described how hospitals are dependent on Medicare or Medicaid, sharing that more than 62% of payers use that public funding mechanism. The funding mechanism results in strains on hospitals and could lead to more consolidations, such as those happening in the region. “Closures and consolidations impact our seniors and put stress Read more

 

Healthcare workers, administrators, and advocates participate in hearing addressing hospital consolidation

(Oct 12, 2021) Policy Committee

BRANDYWINE, Oct. 12 – Last month, Tower Health announced that it will sell Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia and close Jennersville Hospital in West Grove, Pa. With the fate of Tower’s Brandywine, Phoenixville, Pottstown, and Reading hospitals up in the air, local healthcare workers, administrators, and advocates discussed hospital consolidation and the impacts it has on quality and access to healthcare. A hearing, called Saving Community Hospitals: Keeping Care Close , took place at 11 AM on October 12 at East Brandywine Township Building, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335. Host + Testifiers: Hosted by: Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, will be joined by House Democratic Policy Committee Chair Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, and Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, to discuss hospital consolidation in Pennsylvania. Testimony by: Andrew Wigglesworth, Executive Vice President of Einstein Health Network/Urban Health Care Coalition Bill Ryan, Vice President of Einstein Health Network/Urban Health Care Coalition Steve Morris, Political Organizer, Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) Jerry Silberman, Senior Staff Representative, Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) Matt Yarnell, President, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania Linda Heater, Unit Support Coordinator, Pottstown Hospital Lori Domin, President, Pottstown Nurses United Crystal Somerset-Bruce, Vice Read more

 

How Colleges Fill In-Demand Careers

(Oct 09, 2021) Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is holding a hearing at the Scranton Campus of Lackawanna College to talk about training students to fill in-demand careers. Read more

 

Navigating Healthcare Consolidation

(Oct 09, 2021) Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is holding a hearing on the changing landscape of healthcare consolidation, hosted by Rep. Madden. Read more

 

COVID-19 Impact on Main Street

(Oct 09, 2021) Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is holding a hearing on COVID-19's impact on downtown business districts, hosted by Rep. Melissa Shusterman, on Thursday, October 14th. Read more

 

Saving Community Hospitals: Keeping Care Close

(Oct 09, 2021) Policy Committee

Saving Community Hospitals: Keeping Care Close, will be held at 11 AM on October 12 at East Brandywine Township Building, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335. Read more

 

Cyber Monday Hearing on Supply Chain Disruption
Nov 29, 2021

ADVISORY: Pennsylvanians fill online shopping carts; Policy Committee holds hearing on PA supply chain
Nov 24, 2021

Hearing: Supply Chain Disruption
Nov 24, 2021

Anthracite Ridge Wind Project Presentation
Oct 27, 2021

Two-day hearing discusses how colleges fill in-demand careers
Oct 20, 2021

Hearing to discuss how colleges fill in-demand careers
Oct 20, 2021

Preparing Pennsylvanians: How Colleges Fill In Demand Careers
Oct 20, 2021

Lawmakers Get First-Hand-Look at Businesses Impacted by COVID During Phoenixville Tour
Oct 19, 2021

Hearing addresses corporate consolidation of health care facilities in Northeastern PA
Oct 18, 2021

Navigating Healthcare and Corporate Consolidation
Oct 18, 2021

Hearing to address corporate consolidation of health care facilities in Northeastern PA
Oct 18, 2021

Main Street pandemic recovery focus of hearing
Oct 14, 2021

Lawmakers take first-person look at impact of COVID-19 on businesses
Oct 13, 2021

State lawmakers, health care workers discuss hospital consolidations
Oct 13, 2021

Lawmakers hear from healthcare workers, first responders, administrators and advocates impacted by hospital consolidation
Oct 12, 2021

Healthcare workers, administrators, and advocates participate in hearing addressing hospital consolidation
Oct 12, 2021

How Colleges Fill In-Demand Careers
Oct 09, 2021

Navigating Healthcare Consolidation
Oct 09, 2021

COVID-19 Impact on Main Street
Oct 09, 2021

Saving Community Hospitals: Keeping Care Close
Oct 09, 2021