Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
Past Meetings & Hearings
Joint public hearing on crime trends and solutions
Hearing on dental workforce shortages and their impact on health
Public hearing on deterring aggressive driving in Philadelphia
Public hearing on housing attainability
News
Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton. [Read More]
Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah
Strategies to increase energy production and lower utility bills for all Pennsylvanians will be examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Friday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., at the Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main St., Shenandoah. [Read More]
Public Safety, Crime Trends to be Focus of Joint Senate, House Hearing Featuring Attorney General Sunday
HAZLETON – Crime trends and policies to make Pennsylvania communities safer will be examined during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and House Republican Policy Committee on Monday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m., at Hazleton City Hall, 40 N. Church St., Hazleton. Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and committee chairs Sen. Dave […] [Read More]
Senate Hearing Calls for Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages
Efforts to expand access to dental education and reduce barriers to entry to address severe workforce shortages in dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants were the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving
Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to northeast Philadelphia to hear about the dangers confronting his constituents and successful efforts already underway that have reduced crashes and fatalities. [Read More]
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The Senate Majority Policy Committee holds hearings and informational briefings on a wide range of issues affecting Pennsylvanians.