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The Senate Majority Policy Committee will take a closer look at effects of climate change/disruption in Pennsylvania during a public workshop discussion.  This workshop is being held at the request of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and will take place on Wednesday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Room 8 EA of the East Wing - Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will take a closer look at the effects of outmigration or “Brain Drain” from Pennsylvania during a public workshop discussion on Tuesday April 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Hearing Room One of the North Office Building in Harrisburg. [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will take a closer look at the future demographics of higher education during a public hearing on Wednesday April 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Room 8 – EB of the East Wing, Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), released its Report on School Safety. The report is based on ten public roundtable discussions held across the state, with input from a large number of safety professionals as well as students and local officials. [Read More]

The committee held 10 separate roundtable discussions at the request of members of our caucus over the summer and fall. [Read More]

Senator David G. Argall (R-29) chaired a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing with experts on the recently decided U.S. Supreme Court case Janus v AFSCME at the state Capitol on Thursday to learn more about the court decision’s impact on public employee unions and potential state legislative responses.   [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), will hold a public hearing regarding state legislative initiatives following the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Janus v AFSCME. [Read More]

The Senate and House Majority Policy Committees will host former United States Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) for a public briefing focusing on welfare reform at the state Capitol next week. [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted a roundtable discussion today at Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville to learn more about the economic development and community revitalization impact of Pennsylvania’s breweries. [Read More]

Clean fill and regulated fill standards will be studied at an upcoming public hearing hosted by the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Monday, July 9, according to Chairman David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]