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Lawmakers examine threats to community hospitals

(Feb 11, 2026) Policy Committee

“Chaos in Washington has real consequences,” said House Majority Policy Committee Chairman state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County. “The decisions made in D.C. will result in fewer people having access to health care, and for others the cost of health care will be greater than ever before. This will only compound the pressures on our local hospitals, because – as we heard today – when coverage declines the financial strains on hospitals increase.” Read more

 

Access to Care

(Feb 11, 2026) Policy Committee

Submitted testimony on access to care for Policy Committee hearing on Feb. 11, 2026 in Scranton. Read more

 

Policy Committee emphasize fairness in cyber charter reform

(Feb 09, 2026) Policy Committee

“People are hurting and affordability is on everyone’s minds,” Haddock said. “Last year I voted for a Pennsylvania budget, which included cyber charter savings of $178 million for our homeowners.” Read more

 

Cyber Charter Reform

(Feb 09, 2026) Policy Committee

Submitted testimony for the hearing on Feb. 9, 2026 at Abington Heights Middle School on cyber charter reform. Read more

 

Universal school meals: Most direct path to stronger schools

(Jan 14, 2026) Policy Committee

“The goal of this hearing was to identify proven solutions that guarantee every student has access to healthy, high-quality meals, while also eliminating the stigma of meal debt so children can overcome hunger,” said state Rep. Nate Davidson, who hosted the hearing and represents portions of Cumberland and Dauphin counties. “What we heard tonight is that universal school meals support students’ needs and improve classroom environments and academic results for all.” Read more

 

Universal School Meals

(Jan 14, 2026) Policy Committee

Submitted testimony from the Policy Committee hearing on Universal School Meals on Jan. 14, 2026 at East Pennsboro Middle School. Read more

 

Policy Committee examines attainable housing crisis in Chester Co.

(Dec 09, 2025) Policy Committee

The House Majority Policy Committee convened a roundtable discussion Tuesday, hosted by Rep. Paul Friel (D-Chester), to talk with housing advocates and experts about what can be done to put more Pennsylvanians in homes. Read more

 

House Majority Policy Committee demonstrates how hearings help impact state budget

(Nov 14, 2025) Policy Committee

From Erie to Philadelphia, the House Majority Policy Committee traveled the Commonwealth this year to hear directly from workers, researchers, organizers, and business leaders about the challenges facing Pennsylvania communities Read more

 

Oversight of Developing Issues Focus of New House Majority Policy Subcommittee

(Oct 29, 2025) Policy Committee

Making sure emerging issues get the attention they deserve, PA House Majority Policy Chairman Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) has tapped Rep. Regina Young (D-Philadelphia, Delaware) to chair the newly created Developing Issues and Oversight subcommittee. Read more

 

Medical professionals detail acetaminophen and autism misinformation

(Sep 30, 2025) Policy Committee

“All this misinformation coming from the White House and federal government has done real damage,” said Rep. Abigail Salisbury, who hosted the hearing, serves as the chair of the Pennsylvania Autism Caucus and is autistic. “We heard directly from medical professionals, who explained how resources and their time is being dominated by combatting this misinformation – instead of devoting their time to research or dealing with the real-life concerns of their patients.” Read more

 

Technology would increase access to state programs, services for all

(Sep 25, 2025) Policy Committee

“Sadly, as we heard today, not everyone in Pennsylvania has the ability to access the services and information provided by our state government,” said Rep. Joe Hohenstein, who represents portions of Philadelphia and hosted the House Majority Policy Committee hearing during his Disability Summit at Temple University. “For many, technology can serve as a lifeline. Universal access and universal accommodation would allow everyone, including people with disabilities, to access state government services and information, including something as vital as employment opportunities.” Read more

 

Tech Accelerator: Providing Access to State Government for All Pennsylvanians

(Sep 25, 2025) Policy Committee

Submitted written testimony for Policy Hearing on Tech Accelerator held on Sept. 25, 2025 in Philadelphia. Read more

 

Immigration, workforce development focus of Hazleton roundtable

(Sep 24, 2025) Policy Committee

Connecting people with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace, and the role immigrants play in powering Pennsylvania’s economy were two of the topics explored during a community roundtable held Wednesday afternoon in Hazleton Read more

 

Testifiers detail harrowing statistics of maternal and infant mortality rates in PA

(Sep 18, 2025) Policy Committee

An ongoing health care crisis in Pennsylvania is resulting in hundreds of mothers and infants dying each year during pregnancy or in the first months following birth. Rep. Gina H. Curry, who represents portions of Delaware County, convened a PA House Majority Policy Committee hearing Thursday to find answers and hear from experts about what can be done to improve health outcomes for all. Read more

 

Roundtable, tour examines Norristown State Hospital

(Sep 17, 2025) Policy Committee

“The staff at Norristown State Hospital is continuing the challenging work of helping patients receive the treatment they need,” said state Rep. Greg Scott, who represents portions of Montgomery County and hosted the event. “The tour helped lawmakers understand the progress we still need to make in behavioral health.” Read more

 

Testifiers detail positive impacts of psilocybin on treatment-resistant depression

(Sep 16, 2025) Policy Committee

As Pennsylvanians living with severe mental health struggles continue to try to find treatment that works for them, studies show that new, innovative therapies can help address treatment-resistant depression. Read more

 

Testifiers detail reason for electric bill increases, highlight relief options for consumers

(Sep 10, 2025) Policy Committee

Electricity usage is on the rise in Pennsylvania, and consumers are seeing the same rise on their electric bills. The PA House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing Wednesday, hosted by Rep. Brian Munroe (D-Bucks), to identify the reason behind increasing rates and what can be done to save Pennsylvanians money. Read more

 

Policy roundtable discussion identifies barriers to attainable housing in PA

(Sep 09, 2025) Policy Committee

The rising cost of housing, coupled with a lack of availability for affordable homes, is leaving families across Pennsylvania struggling to put a roof over their heads. Rep. Jim Prokopiak (D-Bucks) hosted the House Majority Policy Committee on Tuesday for a roundtable discussion to identify barriers to attainable housing in Pennsylvania and ways lawmakers can help remove those barriers. Read more

 

Former lawmakers, educators discuss need to update PA’s civics education standards

(Sep 08, 2025) Policy Committee

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, civic engagement is at an all-time low. Educators and former lawmakers testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on reversing that trend and ensuring strong civics education in our K-12 schools to help preserve democracy. Read more

 

Airport will be hub for travel, manufacturing with arrival of Mainspring

(Sep 04, 2025) Policy Committee

“Testifiers detailed how state investments, Pennsylvania’s continued reduction of the Corporate Net Income Tax rate and the PA SITES program has helped attract and retain manufacturing and energy jobs across the region,” said House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro. “While this is great news, testifiers also explained Pennsylvania needs to continue to improve the speed and turnaround for the permitting process in the competition for job creation.” Read more

 

Lawmakers examine threats to community hospitals
Feb 11, 2026

Access to Care
Feb 11, 2026

Policy Committee emphasize fairness in cyber charter reform
Feb 09, 2026

Cyber Charter Reform
Feb 09, 2026

Universal school meals: Most direct path to stronger schools
Jan 14, 2026

Universal School Meals
Jan 14, 2026

Policy Committee examines attainable housing crisis in Chester Co.
Dec 09, 2025

House Majority Policy Committee demonstrates how hearings help impact state budget
Nov 14, 2025

Oversight of Developing Issues Focus of New House Majority Policy Subcommittee
Oct 29, 2025

Medical professionals detail acetaminophen and autism misinformation
Sep 30, 2025

Technology would increase access to state programs, services for all
Sep 25, 2025

Tech Accelerator: Providing Access to State Government for All Pennsylvanians
Sep 25, 2025

Immigration, workforce development focus of Hazleton roundtable
Sep 24, 2025

Testifiers detail harrowing statistics of maternal and infant mortality rates in PA
Sep 18, 2025

Roundtable, tour examines Norristown State Hospital
Sep 17, 2025

Testifiers detail positive impacts of psilocybin on treatment-resistant depression
Sep 16, 2025

Testifiers detail reason for electric bill increases, highlight relief options for consumers
Sep 10, 2025

Policy roundtable discussion identifies barriers to attainable housing in PA
Sep 09, 2025

Former lawmakers, educators discuss need to update PA’s civics education standards
Sep 08, 2025

Airport will be hub for travel, manufacturing with arrival of Mainspring
Sep 04, 2025