Connecting Philadelphia Communities focus of Tuesday public hearing

(Aug 09, 2021)

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)

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)

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

 

Policy Hearing: Infrastructure and Public Spaces

(Aug 06, 2021)

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

 

Touring Temple Health

(Aug 06, 2021)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

 

Presque Isle State Park

(Aug 02, 2021)

Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro is welcoming DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and members of the House Democratic Policy Committee to Erie to share the beauty and benefits of Presque Isle State Park. The tour will being at 1 p.m. Monday, August 2 at Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Dr., Tom Ridge Center. This event is open to legislators and the media is encouraged to attend. Inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net. Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro, Policy Committee to tour Presque Isle State Park Monday

(Jul 30, 2021)

ERIE, July 30 – In an effort to highlight the economic and environmental beauty that is Presque Isle State Park, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro is welcoming DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and members of the House Democratic Policy Committee for a tour of the 3000+ acre state park. The tour will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, August 2 at Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Dr., Tom Ridge Center. The media is encouraged to attend. Inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net . Information about this and other House Democratic Policy Committee hearings can be found at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more

 

Agenda & Testimony: Organ Donation and Tissue Regeneration

(Jul 29, 2021)

Agenda and testimony Read more

 

Economic Impact of Local Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries

(Jul 29, 2021)

A hearing on the economic impact of local breweries, distilleries and wineries hosted by Rep. Bob Merski. Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Lake Erie College of Medicine

(Jul 29, 2021)

A tour of Lake Erie College of Medicine with Erie Representatives Bob Merski, Pat Harkins and Ryan Bizzarro. Read more

 

Touring Presque Isle State Park

(Jul 29, 2021)

A tour and roundtable discussion with DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. Read more

 

Economic Impact of PA's Tourism Industry

(Jul 28, 2021)

Rep. Nick Pisciottano is hosting the House Democratic Policy Committee for a look at the economic impact of Pennsylvania's tourism industry. The tour and roundtable discussion will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28 at Kennywood Amusement Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA 15122. Read more

 

Organ & Tissue Regeneration & Developments

(Jul 27, 2021)

A House Democratic Policy Committee tour and roundtable discussion at the Center for Organ Recovery and Education. Read more

 

Solar Energy - A Tour + Roundtable Discussion

(Jul 26, 2021)

A tour and roundtable discussion with Rep. Sara Innamorato Read more

 

Policy Committee explores organ donation, tissue regeneration efforts

(Jul 23, 2021)

PITTSBURGH, July 23 – Expanding organ donation efforts in Pennsylvania is the focus of a tour and roundtable discussion with University of Pittsburgh Institute for Regenerative Medicine hosted by state Rep. Mary Jo Daley. The tour and roundtable will be held Tuesday, July 27th at 10 a.m. at the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) located at 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Media inquiries may be submitted via email to policy@pahouse.net. Rep. Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery, will be joined by committee chair, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and members of the House Democratic Policy Committee to discuss recent legislation to expand organ donation efforts as well as medical developments in creating tissues for transplant. Information about this and other House Democratic Policy Committee hearings can be found at www.pahouse.com/policy . Read more