Bridging the Digital Divide - A More Connected PA

 

The House Democratic Policy Committee will host a hearing on bridging the digital divide in Pennsylvania and its on impact Internet access, employment, health outcomes and more. State Representative Rob Matzie, Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Committee will join Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro to host the hearing. 

Join us online at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 to view the hearing. You can watch below or on the Policy Committee's Facebook account -- @PADemPolicy. 

 

HEARING DETAILS 

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Virtual Hearing: Bridging the Digital Divide - A More Connected PA

(March 24, 2021)

A virtual hearing on bridging the digital divide and its impact on Internet access, employment and health outcomes. Read more

 

IN THE NEWS 

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Expanding digital connection key for PA development, advancement

(April 1, 2021)

HARRISBURG, April 1 -- State Representative Rob Matzie, Democratic Chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, led yesterday’s House Democratic Policy Committee on bridging the digital divide. The hearing is the third in a series this week focused on net neutrality and bridging the gap to improve future outcomes for educators, students, health care access and Pennsylvania businesses. “This hearing was a great cap on the weeks’ discussions on how we can make sure Pennsylvania is digitally connected. The last year has shown us that reliable internet, computers and phone help keep us learning, working, entertained, managing health and in touch with family and friends. I thank Chairman Matzie for leading the discussion and look forward to a public-private partnership that helps close the divide,” said Ryan Bizzarro, chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee. “Quick, reliable Internet access isn’t a luxury in today’s world – it’s a necessity,” said Matzie. “Those without it face major disadvantages when it comes to competing for jobs, accessing health and education services and connecting to state programs. I’m hosting this hearing because we need to develop solutions to bridge this digital divide now, before it threatens to disenfranchise more Pennsylvanians.” The committee heard testimony from Brian Barno, Broadband Cable Association of Pennsylvania; Joseph Glinka, government Read more

 
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Pa State Rep. Rob Matzie Leads House Democratic Policy Committee on Bridging the Digital Divide

(April 2, 2021)

(HARRISBURG, Pa.)State Representative Rob Matzie, Democratic Chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, led yesterday’s House Democratic Policy Committee on bridging the digital divide. Read more

 

AGENDA + TESTIMONY 

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Bridging the Digital Divide - A More Connected PA- Testimony

(March 31, 2021)

State Rep. Rob Matzie hosts a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on how bridging the digital divide can create a more connected Pennsylvania. Read more