May 27, 2009: Human Services

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla begins a hearing in Philadelphia regarding human services in the Commonwealth. Testifiers included DPW Secretary Estelle Richman; Ronald Brown, dean of Temple University’s College of Health Professions; and other disability advocates.

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla begins a hearing in Philadelphia regarding human services in the Commonwealth. Testifiers included DPW Secretary Estelle Richman; Ronald Brown, dean of Temple University's College of Health Professions; and other disability advocates.

State Reps. Jim Wansacz, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Susquehanna/Wyoming, and Nick Kotik, D-Allegheny, listen to testimony from disability advocates.

State Rep. Jim Wansacz, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Susquehanna/Wyoming, listens to testimony from disability advocates.

Policy Committee members listen to testimony from Estelle Richman, Secretary of the state Department of Public Welfare, before responding with questions.

Policy Committee members listen to testimony from Estelle Richman, Secretary of the state Department of Public Welfare, before responding with questions.