Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair

Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair
Senate Hearing Calls for Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages
April 13, 2026

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
April 7, 2026

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]

Senate Hearing April 13 on Dental Workforce Shortages
April 6, 2026

Senate Hearing April 13 on Dental Workforce Shortages

The public health impact of dental care shortages and strategies to grow the dental care workforce will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Monday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township.  [Read More]

Picozzi to Host Senate Hearing on Deterring Aggressive Driving
March 31, 2026

Picozzi to Host Senate Hearing on Deterring Aggressive Driving

Policies to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists from aggressive drivers in Philadelphia will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at the Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia.  [Read More]

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain
February 18, 2026

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain

Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis.  [Read More]

Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers
February 17, 2026

Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers

Making preventative supplements available to families could prevent more than 80% of peanut and egg allergies and save taxpayers millions, according to testimony given today at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing.  [Read More]

Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability
February 11, 2026

Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability

Initiatives to encourage more quality housing development in Pennsylvania will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m., at Penn State Fayette.  [Read More]

Bartolotta to Host Senate Hearing on Preventing Childhood Food Allergies
February 10, 2026

Bartolotta to Host Senate Hearing on Preventing Childhood Food Allergies

Efforts to protect children from developing lifelong food allergies will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Arc of Washington County, 111 W. Pike St., Canonsburg.  [Read More]

Educators Identify Opportunities to Improve Reading Performance
January 12, 2026

Educators Identify Opportunities to Improve Reading Performance

Educators and reading specialists discussed how new requirements for reading instruction have benefited students and identified areas where further progress could be made during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Pennycuick to Host Public Hearing Examining Literacy
January 6, 2026

Pennycuick to Host Public Hearing Examining Literacy

Strategies to improve reading performance in schools will be reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) next week. The hearing will focus on structured literacy, a science-based approach to reading instruction codified into law through Act 135 of 2024.  [Read More]

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