March 15, 2011: Vouchers

A testifier at the Policy Committee�s hearing on health care talks about the impact the termination of adultBasic has had on low income residents.

Members of the House Democratic Policy Committee prepare for a public hearing on school vouchers as Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, delivers opening remarks.

Two members of the Policy Committee confer regarding testimony from a former adultBasic enrollee.

A group of testifiers present material questioning the constitutionality of implementing vouchers in Pennsylvania.

Sharon Ward of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center testifies about costs associated with health care in Pennsylvania.

Hearing co-chair and the hearing host, Rep. Pat Harkins, D-Erie, is interviewed by a member of the local media.

Rep. Ron Waters, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, awaits a response from a testifier at the Policy Committee hearing in Harrisburg.

Groups supportive of vouchers were invited to testify before the Policy Committee at a hearing in Erie.

Sharon Ward of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center testifies about costs associated with health care in Pennsylvania.

Dozens of residents from Erie attended the Policy Committee hearing to learn more about a school voucher proposal in the legislature.

Rep. Ron Waters, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, awaits a response from a testifier at the Policy Committee hearing in Harrisburg.

Two school district superintendents testified on how the implementation of school vouchers would affect their districts.