Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair

Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair

News Releases

Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
October 15, 2026

Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing

POTTSTOWN — Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. “As chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, I have firsthand insight into […]  [Read More]

Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm
October 8, 2026

Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm

At the request of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will spotlight the growing concerns surrounding youth over-exposure to social media and the potential harms associated with excessive online engagement.  [Read More]

Strategies to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Highlighted at Senate Hearing
September 30, 2026

Strategies to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Highlighted at Senate Hearing

Educators, parents and advocacy organizations shared their experiences with antisemitism and explored strategies to combat hate during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee Announces Hearing on Antisemitic Incidents in Pennsylvania
September 23, 2026

Senate Majority Policy Committee Announces Hearing on Antisemitic Incidents in Pennsylvania

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will convene a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m., to examine the recent rise in antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania and explore statewide strategies to confront hate and strengthen protections for Jewish communities.  [Read More]

Strategies to Prevent Future Electric Bill Spikes Highlighted at Senate Public Hearing
August 14, 2026

Strategies to Prevent Future Electric Bill Spikes Highlighted at Senate Public Hearing

Strategies to prevent future electric bill hikes across northeast Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired today by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah
August 7, 2026

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
August 3, 2026

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
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]

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]

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