Attracting workers & families: House Democrats plan to put money back into pockets

(Feb 15, 2022)

Today, the PA House Democratic Policy Committee explored the lack of competitive tax credits in Pennsylvania and what that does to the economy. Read more

 

Attracting workers & families: House Democrat’s plan to put money back into pockets

(Feb 15, 2022)

The House Democratic Policy Committee explored the lack of competitive tax credits in Pennsylvania and what that does to the economy. Read more

 

Policy discussion: Construction workers and unemployment compensation

(Feb 15, 2022)

During a hearing of the House Democratic Policy Committee Monday, lawmakers explored the challenges Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation system had for construction workers and how the legislature can work with the Department of Labor & Industry to make the process better and easier to navigate. Read more

 

Construction workers and unemployment compensation

(Feb 15, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 15 – During a hearing of the House Democratic Policy Committee Monday, lawmakers explored the challenges Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation system had for construction workers and how the legislature can work with the Department of Labor & Industry to make the process better and easier to navigate. Read more

 

EITC and Childcare Tax Credit

(Feb 15, 2022)

Testimony for Rep. Shusterman's Hearing on EITC and Childcare Tax Credit Read more

 

Unemployment Compensation and Construction Workers

(Feb 14, 2022)

Agenda and Testimony for Unemployment Compensation and Construction Workers Read more

 

Charter Schools - Impacting Rising Property Taxes

(Feb 08, 2022)

The Policy Committee will hold a hearing on rising property taxes in Pennsylvania and how PA charter schools have impacted the increases. The hearing is hosted by Rep. Mary Isaacson, Vice Chair of the Policy Committee, and Rep. Joseph Ciresi on Monday, April 4 at 12 p.m. in 418 Main Capitol in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Supporting Local Agriculture

(Feb 08, 2022)

The Policy Committee will hold a hearing on agriculture in Pennsylvania and what the legislature is doing and can do more of to support the industry. The hearing will be hosted by Rep. Emily on Wednesday, March 2 at 12:00 p.m. in 60 East Wing in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Safe Schools

(Feb 08, 2022)

The Policy Committee will hold a joint hearing with the PA Senate on safe schools in Pennsylvania hosted by Rep. Joseph Ciresi and Sen. Jim Brewster on Wednesday, February 16 at 12 p.m. in Room G-50, Irvis Office Building in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Attracting Workers and Families - PropelPA

(Feb 08, 2022)

The Policy Committee will hold a hearing on Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) dependent & childcare tax credits for Pennsylvania workers and families. The hearing will be hosted by Rep. Melissa Shusterman on Tuesday, February 15 at 12 p.m. in Room G-50, Irvis Office Building in Harrisburg. PropelPA is House Democrat's plan to build a better, stronger path for our economy that will help all Pennsylvanians, their families, and employers. pahouse.com/propelpa Read more

 

Pennsylvania's Snack Food Economy

(Feb 08, 2022)

The Policy Committee will hold a tour and roundtable in York, PA featuring Pennsylvania's snack food economy. The tour and roundtable will be hosted by Rep. Carol Hill-Evans on Thurday, March 3 at 11:30 p.m. at 53 E North St, York, Pennsylvania 17401. Read more

 

Construction Workers and Unemployment Compensation

(Feb 08, 2022)

The Policy Committee will hold a hearing on construction workers and their unemployment compensation hosted by Rep. Jennifer O'Mara on Monday, February 14 at 12 p.m. in Room G-50, Irvis Office Building in Harrisburg. Read more

 

PA lawmakers hear from Penn State faculty about inclusion, diversity concerns

(Feb 03, 2022)

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on Wednesday titled, “Diverse by Example: Increasing Participation in Academia,” that navigated equity and inclusion in higher education and gave faculty of color the opportunity to share their experiences at Penn State. Read more

 

Diverse by example: Increasing diversity in academia

(Feb 02, 2022)

Nationally, just 6% of college and university faculty are Black. Today, the PA House Democratic Policy Committee, along with co-hosts state Reps. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, and Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., explored the topics of diversity and inclusion among academic faculty in Pennsylvania at a hearing in State College, PA. Read more

 

Diverse by example: Increasing diversity in academia

(Feb 02, 2022)

Nationally, just 6% of college and university faculty are Black. Today, the PA House Democratic Policy Committee, along with co-hosts state Reps. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, and Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., explored the topics of diversity and inclusion among academic faculty in Pennsylvania at a hearing in State College, PA. Read more

 

Testimony from Rep. Kinsey's Hearing on Diversity in Higher Education

(Feb 02, 2022)

Testimony from Rep. Kinsey's Hearing on Diversity in Higher Education Read more

 

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive

(Feb 01, 2022)

Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry is the eighth largest in the nation with an economic impact of $92 billion. Twelve companies joined 12 lawmakers for a discussion on how to make Pennsylvania’s economy stronger, which included workforce issues, innovation, growth opportunities, market pressures and regulations impacting manufacturing in Pennsylvania. The policy hearing covered what legislation is needed to support and grow existing manufacturers in Pennsylvania and was held at the Penn State Innovation Hub, 123 S. Burrowes Street, State College on Tuesday, February 1 at 11:30 a.m. Host + Testifiers Hosted by: Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, Chair of the Policy Committee, and Rep. Mike Schlossberg, Chair of the Manufacturing Caucus Testimony consisted of a roundtable discussion with participants from across the Commonwealth who traveled to participate in person or logged on, including: Metal Integrity East and West, Restek Corporation, Diamondback Covers, Lake Erie Rubber and Manufacturing, GeorgeKo Industries, ILSCO Extrusion, The Fredericks Company, C.L. Sturkey Inc., and Lehigh Valley Plastics. Agenda + Testimony Hearing agenda and list of participants: Agenda from Rep. Schlossberg's 2/1/22 Manufacturing Caucus Roundtable Media Release + News Coverage Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive , 2/1/22 ErieNewsNow.com, PA Lawmakers Hold Manufacturing Industry Roundtable , 2/2/2022 Pennsylvania Business Report, Read more

 

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive

(Feb 01, 2022)

Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry is the eighth largest in the nation with an economic impact of $92 billion. Twelve companies joined 12 lawmakers for a discussion on how to make Pennsylvania’s economy stronger, which included workforce issues, innovation, growth opportunities, market pressures and regulations impacting manufacturing in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Agenda from Rep. Schlossberg's 2/1/22 Manufacturing Caucus Roundtable

(Feb 01, 2022)

Agenda from Rep. Schlossberg's 2/1/22 Manufacturing Caucus Roundtable Read more

 

Diverse by Example: Increasing Participation in Academia

(Jan 26, 2022)

The Policy Committee is holding a hearing "Diverse by Example: Increasing Participation in Academia" hosted by Reps. Stephen Kinsey and Gina Curry on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:45am. The hearing is being held in room 233AB of Penn State University's HUB-Robeson Center. Media inquries can be sent to policy@pahouse.net . Read more