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Labor and Its Impact on PA

(Aug 23, 2021) Policy Committee

A House Democratic Policy Committee tour with Representatives Tina Davis and Nick Pisciottano. Read more

 

Childcare Access & Early Childhood Education- Testimony

(Aug 17, 2021) Policy Committee

Testimony from Representative Herrin's hearing on childcare access and early education. Read more

 

Police, Labor Relations topic of public hearing hosted by Pa. Legislative Black Caucus Wednesday

(Aug 17, 2021) Policy Committee

Philadelphia, Aug. 17 – State Rep. Donna Bullock is convening a meeting of the House Democratic Policy Committee and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus to discuss the role of labor in police reforms. The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 18 at Temple University, Fox Gittis Room, 1776 N. Broad St., Philadelphia . The Fox Gittis Room is located just off the Broad Street Lobby, Alumni Hall at the Liacouras Center. The media and public are encouraged to attend. Masks are required. Additional information about this and other House Democratic Policy Committee hearings is available at www.pahouse.com/policy . Read more

 

Hill-Evans hearing vets legislative efforts to back veterans

(Aug 16, 2021) Policy Committee

YORK, Aug. 16 -- York state Rep. Carol Hill-Evans welcomed state Sen. Katie Muth and members of the PA House Democratic Policy Committee for a discussion on how to help veterans working to overcome their post-traumatic stress disorder. “Ensuring those who sacrificed so much for their country are receiving the proper care and services they need are always a top legislative priority. This public hearing made certain these priorities continue to be at the forefront of the policy discussions in Harrisburg,” Hill-Evans explained. The committee heard testimony from Lee Horowitz, legislative director and senior executive vice Commander, National & State Navy Club USA; Diane Yoder, president and CEO of the Jarett Yoder Foundation, and mother of CW2 Jarett Yoder; Craig Trebilcock, York County Court of Common Pleas judge; and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday about how legislative modifications can help veterans get the support they need and overcome the scars of war. Hill-Evans said she’s grateful to the committee for the platform for her legislation, H.B.s 688 and 691, and looks forward to continuing to develop policies that address veterans’ needs, including homelessness and post-conviction reviews for veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury. Full testimony from the hearing is available at www.pahouse.com/policy . Read more

 

Veterans Support - Testimony

(Aug 16, 2021) Policy Committee

Testimony from state Rep. Hill-Evans' hearing on supporting veterans suffering from PTSD. Read more

 

Role of Labor in Police Reform

(Aug 16, 2021) Policy Committee

A meeting with the PLBC on the role of labor in police reform. Read more

 

Supporting veterans focus of Hill-Evans public hearing Monday

(Aug 13, 2021) Policy Committee

YORK, Aug. 13 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans will host a public hearing to discuss legislative efforts to support veterans, especially those experiencing homelessness and PTSD. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16 at the York County Fairgrounds, Verandah Room, 334 Carlisle Ave. The public and media are invited to attend. Hill-Evans will be joined by members of the House Democratic Policy Committee to learn more about H.B.s 688 and 698 and other issues faced by veterans. State Sen. Katie Muth, who has companion legislation in the Senate, will also attend the hearing. Media inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net . Read more

 

Philadelphia schools share how they are tackling a third pandemic year

(Aug 11, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Mary Isaacson, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11 – Reopening Philadelphia’s schools was the focus of a tour and roundtable of the House Democratic Policy Committee hosted by state Rep. Mary Isaacson, D-Phila., on Wednesday. Philadelphia School District Chief Information Officer Melanie Harris led the tour of Kensington Health Sciences followed by a roundtable with legislators to discuss the challenges faced this year and beyond. “Over the last 18 months, we have invested in solutions for students to safely learn virtually from home, and now, with COVID-19 still very much with us and variants on the rise, we are asking school districts — not just in Philadelphia but across the Commonwealth — to create the answers for how our students can safely return to schools and keep them open," Isaacson said. "This is a question that we've never had to answer, one that the CDC is constantly revising as the virus mutates. Today, we heard concerns and sought answers as to how our students will return to classrooms and be provided a quality education in a structured, safe and welcoming classroom when so much is uncertain and ever-changing. Much needs to be done to help our schools navigate these uncharted waters or our children and the next generation are the ones who will be lost.” “The flexibility and resilience of the Philadelphia School District has been impressive,” said Policy Chairman Ryan Bizzarro. Read more

 

Philadelphia School Tour- Kensington Health Sciences - Testimony

(Aug 11, 2021) Policy Committee

Agenda and testimony from Rep. Mary Isaacson's tour of Kensington Health Sciences. Read more

 

Infrastructure and Public Spaces

(Aug 10, 2021) Policy Committee

Rep. Mike Driscoll is hosting the House Democratic Policy Committee for a public hearing on infrastructure and public spaces. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at Holy Family University, 9801 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. The public and media are encouraged to attend and inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net. Read more

 

Connecting Philadelphia Communities focus of Tuesday public hearing

(Aug 09, 2021) Policy Committee

Phila. Aug. 9 – State Rep. Mike Driscoll is hosting the House Democratic Policy Committee for a public hearing on infrastructure and public spaces. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at Holy Family University, 9801 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. The public and media are encouraged to attend. Media inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net . Driscoll will be joined by Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and members of the committee to discuss how urban design and city planning can improve public health, accessibility and even encourage tourism. The following participants are scheduled to testify at the hearing: Rachel Reyna, Section Chief, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources , Bureau of Forestry , Rural & Community Forestry Section Stephanie Phillips, Executive Director, Riverfront North Partnership Cara Ferr entino , Program Officer, Great Public Spaces, William Penn Foundation Linde Lauff , President, Friends of Pennypack Park For additional information, visit www.pahouse.com/policy . Read more

 

Jobs and healthcare access focus of Temple Health Juniata Park Campus Tour Monday

(Aug 08, 2021) Policy Committee

PHILA., Aug. 8 – Philadelphia Delegation Chairman Jason Dawkins is hosting the House Democratic Policy Committee for a tour and roundtable discussion of the former Cancer Centers of America facility, Temple Health's Juniata Park Campus. The tour will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 at 1331 E. Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia. The hearing is open to the media and inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net . Chairman Dawkins will be joined by Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and members of the House Democratic Policy Committee for a tour of their recently-purchased facility and discuss how the acquisition will impact patient care, healthcare access, and jobs in the region. Visit www.pahouse.com/policy for more information about this and other committee events. ### Read more

 

Policy Tour: Reopening Philadelphia Schools

(Aug 06, 2021) Policy Committee

A tour of Philadelphia Schools hosted by Policy Committee Vice Chair Mary Isaacson. Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Infrastructure and Public Spaces

(Aug 06, 2021) Policy Committee

A public policy hearing hosted by Rep. Mike Driscoll. Read more

 

Touring Temple Health

(Aug 06, 2021) Policy Committee

A House Democratic Policy Committee tour and roundtable discussion hosted by Philadelphia Delegation Chairman Jason Dawkins. Read more

 

Economic Impact of Local Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries

(Aug 04, 2021) Policy Committee

Rep. Bob Merski is hosting the House Democratic Policy Committee for a hearing on the economic impact of local breweries, distilleries and wineries. The hearing will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 4 at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507. The public and media are welcome to attend the hearing! Media inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net. Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Lake Erie College of Medicine

(Aug 03, 2021) Policy Committee

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is the most applied to medical school in the country and the House Democratic Policy Committee will tour the facility and host a roundtable discussion to learn more about its impact on education, medical care and Erie's economy. State Representatives Pat Harkins, Bob Merski and Chairman Ryan Bizzarro welcome members of the committee and the media to join them for the tour at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 3 at 1858 W. Grandview Blvd., Erie. Media inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net. Read more

 

Erie Delegation to tour LECOM Tuesday

(Aug 02, 2021) Policy Committee

ERIE, Aug. 2 – State Representatives Pat Harkins, Bob Merski and Ryan Bizzarro are welcoming members of the House Democratic Policy Committee for a tour of Lake Erie College of Medicine, the nation’s most applied-to medical school. The tour will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 3 at 1858 W. Grandview, Blvd., Erie. The media is encouraged to attend and can submit inquiries to policy@pahouse.net . A roundtable discussion will follow the facility tour, aimed at learning more about LECOM’s impact on education, medical care and Erie’s economy. Information about this and other House Democratic Policy Committee hearings can be found at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more

 

Representative Ryan Bizzarro shows House Democratic Policy Committee erosion and infrastructure of Presque Isle

(Aug 02, 2021) Policy Committee

The House Policy Committee visits Presque Isle State Park for a tour of the park's project needs and to learn more about its economic impact on the region. Read more

 

Erie Reps. Bob Merski and Ryan Bizzarro to host conversation on economic impact of local breweries, distilleries, wineries

(Aug 02, 2021) Policy Committee

ERIE, Aug. 2 – State Representatives Bob Merski and Ryan Bizzarro are hosting a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing where local breweries, distilleries and wineries will share how they are providing jobs, getting creative in their respective crafts and adapting to regulatory changes. The hearing will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 4 at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507. The media and public are encouraged to attend and can submit inquiries to policy@pahouse.net . Legislators from across the state will join Merski and Bizzarro for a discussion on how businesses have partnered with other local industries, adapted during the pandemic and what the state can do to support growth and recovery efforts for the industry. Information about this and other House Democratic Policy Committee hearings can be found at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more

 

Labor and Its Impact on PA
Aug 23, 2021

Childcare Access & Early Childhood Education- Testimony
Aug 17, 2021

Police, Labor Relations topic of public hearing hosted by Pa. Legislative Black Caucus Wednesday
Aug 17, 2021

Hill-Evans hearing vets legislative efforts to back veterans
Aug 16, 2021

Veterans Support - Testimony
Aug 16, 2021

Role of Labor in Police Reform
Aug 16, 2021

Supporting veterans focus of Hill-Evans public hearing Monday
Aug 13, 2021

Philadelphia schools share how they are tackling a third pandemic year
Aug 11, 2021

Philadelphia School Tour- Kensington Health Sciences - Testimony
Aug 11, 2021

Infrastructure and Public Spaces
Aug 10, 2021

Connecting Philadelphia Communities focus of Tuesday public hearing
Aug 09, 2021

Jobs and healthcare access focus of Temple Health Juniata Park Campus Tour Monday
Aug 08, 2021

Policy Tour: Reopening Philadelphia Schools
Aug 06, 2021

Policy Hearing: Infrastructure and Public Spaces
Aug 06, 2021

Touring Temple Health
Aug 06, 2021

Economic Impact of Local Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries
Aug 04, 2021

Policy Hearing: Lake Erie College of Medicine
Aug 03, 2021

Erie Delegation to tour LECOM Tuesday
Aug 02, 2021

Representative Ryan Bizzarro shows House Democratic Policy Committee erosion and infrastructure of Presque Isle
Aug 02, 2021

Erie Reps. Bob Merski and Ryan Bizzarro to host conversation on economic impact of local breweries, distilleries, wineries
Aug 02, 2021