Judging justice: The mechanics of criminal sentencing in PA

(Jan 20, 2022)

In 2019, Pennsylvania had more young people serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole than any other place in the world. Sentencing laws in Pennsylvania disproportionately impact people of color, working class and poor people, and can have especially devastating consequences for youth. Read more

 

Judging Justice: The Mechanics of Criminal Sentencing Testimony

(Jan 20, 2022)

Judging Justice: The Mechanics of Criminal Sentencing Testimony Read more

 

Policy Committee explores wrongful imprisonment in Pennsylvania

(Jan 19, 2022)

The House Democratic Policy Committee's Subcommittee on Progressive Policies for Working People explored exonerations in Pennsylvania and steps the legislature can take to support those who have been wrongly incarcerated by the criminal justice system. Read more

 

Righting the Wrong: Justice for Exonerees

(Jan 19, 2022)

Righting the Wrong: Justice for Exonerees Read more

 

Righting the Wrong: Justice for Exonerees

(Jan 19, 2022)

The House Democratic Policy Committee's Subcommittee on Progressive Policies for Working People explored exonerations in Pennsylvania and steps the legislature can take to support those who have been wrongly incarcerated by the criminal justice system. Read more

 

Hearing: Judging Justice - The Mechanics of Criminal Sentencing

(Jan 14, 2022)

The House Democratic Policy Subcommittee on Progressive Policies for Working People is holding a hearing on Thursday, January 20th, 2022 titled Judging Justice - The Mechanics of Criminal Sentencing, hosted by Reps. ick Krajewski, Mike Zabel and Chairs Donna Bullock and Elizabeth Fiedler. The hearing will be held in room 418, Main Capitol in Harrisburg starting at 10 a. m. The hearing will be streamed live below: Read more

 

Hearing: Righting the Wrong: Justice for Exonerees

(Jan 14, 2022)

The House Democratic Policy Subcommittee on Progressive Policies for Working People is holding a hearing on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 titled Righting the Wrong: Justice for Exonerees, hosted by Rep. Regina Young and Chair Elizabeth Fiedler. The hearing will be held in room 418, Main Capitol in Harrisburg starting at 10 a. m. The hearing will be streamed live below: Read more

 

Hearing interrupts Cyber Monday and highlights supply chain in Pennsylvania

(Nov 29, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 29 – On a day when it’s projected that online sales will top $11.5 million and the flood of goods purchased online will inevitably hit Pennsylvania ports, roads and rails, the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing about Pennsylvania’s supply chain and the challenges we’re experiencing today. Read more

 

Supply Chain Disruption in PA on Cyber Monday

(Nov 29, 2021)

On Cyber Monday, it was projected that online sales would top $11.5 million and the flood of goods purchased online inevitably hits Pennsylvania ports, roads and rails. That means greater strain on workers and infrastructure, which may or may not be built to support this type of commerce. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee explored Pennsylvania’s supply chain at a hearing held at 1 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Nov. 29, in room 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. Testifiers from across the Commonwealth participated virtually. Host + Testifiers Hosted by: Rep. Ryan Bizzaro, Chair of the Policy Committee, Rep. Mary Isaacson, Vice-Chair of the Policy Committee Testifimony from: Dennis Hower, President, Teamsters Local 773 Allentown Dominic O’Brien, Senior Marketing Manager, Port of Philadelphia William Reed, Owner, Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s, & International Bar Agenda + Testimony Hearing agenda and written testimony: Hearing on supply chain disruption Media Release + News Coverage Hearing interrupts Cyber Monday and highlights supply chain in Pennsylvania , 11/28/2021 WGAL, Pennsylvania House lawmakers look into supply chain disruptions , 11/29/2021 Hearing Video + Photos Read more

 

Cyber Monday Hearing on Supply Chain Disruption

(Nov 29, 2021)

Agenda and Testimony for 11/29/21 Hearing on Supply Chain Disruption Read more

 

ADVISORY: Pennsylvanians fill online shopping carts; Policy Committee holds hearing on PA supply chain

(Nov 24, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 24 – On Cyber Monday, it’s projected that online sales will top $11.5 million and the flood of goods purchased online will inevitably hit Pennsylvania ports, roads and rails. That means greater strain on workers and infrastructure, which may or may not be built to support this type of commerce. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee will explore Pennsylvania’s supply chain at an upcoming hearing. The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Nov. 29, in room 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. Testifiers from across the Commonwealth will participate virtually. The media and public are invited to attend in person or to watch online at www.pahouse.com/policy or on the committee’s Facebook page @PADemPolicy. Media inquiries may be submitted via email to policy@pahouse.net . Information about this and other House Democratic Policy Committee hearings can be found at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more

 

Hearing: Supply Chain Disruption

(Nov 24, 2021)

On Cyber Monday, it’s projected that online sales will top $11.5 million and the flood of goods purchased online will inevitably hit Pennsylvania ports, roads and rails. That means greater strain on workers and infrastructure, which may or may not be built to support this type of commerce. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee will explore Pennsylvania’s supply chain at an upcoming hearing. The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Nov. 29, in room 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. Testifiers from across the Commonwealth will participate virtually. Read more

 

Anthracite Ridge Wind Project Presentation

(Oct 27, 2021)

Testimony for the Anthracite Ridge Wind Project Presentation Read more

 

Two-day hearing discusses how colleges fill in-demand careers

(Oct 20, 2021)

SCRANTON, Oct. 20 – The labor market in northeast Pennsylvania needs workers, and a two-day hearing in Tunkhannock and Scranton focused on how the region prepares students for success. Read more

 

Hearing to discuss how colleges fill in-demand careers

(Oct 20, 2021)

The labor market in northeast Pennsylvania needs workers and Lackawanna College set itself apart by partnering with industry so students at their institution can get the education employers are looking for. A two-day hearing took place on Oct. 19 and 20 in Northeast Pennsylvania to discuss how the region is trains the next generation of workers for today's energy jobs. The Oct. 19 hearing consisted of a tour of the technical training facilities at Lackawanna College in Tunkhannnock, PA. The Oct. 20 hearing took place at Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA. Hosts + Testifiers Hosted by: Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, Rep. Kyle Mullins, and Sen. Marty Flynn Agenda + Testimony Hearing agenda and written testimonies: Preparing Pennsylvanians: How colleges fill in-demand careers Media Release + News Coverage Two-day hearing discusses how colleges fill in-demand careers , 10/20/2021 Hearing Video + Photos Read more

 

Preparing Pennsylvanians: How Colleges Fill In Demand Careers

(Oct 20, 2021)

Testimony from Rep. Kosierowski's October 20th Hearing on CTC's Read more

 

Lawmakers Get First-Hand-Look at Businesses Impacted by COVID During Phoenixville Tour

(Oct 19, 2021)

Lawmakers tour Phoenixville. Read more

 

Hearing addresses corporate consolidation of health care facilities in Northeastern PA

(Oct 18, 2021)

STROUDSBURG, Oct. 18 – Hospital systems consolidate for various reasons and, as they continue adapting to the changing market, communities are impacted. COVID-19 accelerated changes in ways that forced community hospitals like St. Luke’s University Health Network and other hospitals serving the Northeastern Pennsylvania region to change their business model. The Northeast Delegation Chairwoman, Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, hosted a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing in Stroudsburg Monday afternoon discussing corporate consolidation of health care facilities so that elected officials can learn more about the issue. “I’m so grateful to those who testified today so that we can learn and understand how we as a legislature can support our communities and health systems,” Madden said. “As a state representative, I have partnered with St. Luke’s to create a level of medical care that has not been available here in the mountains. It’s so important that when consolidation happens, we do it with this in mind so that we can maintain the high quality of care that residents here receive.” House Members in attendance heard testimony from two panels. The first panel consisted of three professionals who work in or closely with hospitals who commented on market pressures and why systems are forced to consolidate. Testifiers in the first panel included John Nespoli, President, St. Luke’s University Health Network; Read more

 

Navigating Healthcare and Corporate Consolidation

(Oct 18, 2021)

Testimony for Rep Madden's October 18th Hearing on Hospital Consolidation Read more

 

Hearing to address corporate consolidation of health care facilities in Northeastern PA

(Oct 18, 2021)

Highlighting an alarming national trend that deeply affects local communities, state Rep. Maureen Madden, chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus Northeast Delegation, will host a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing Monday titled “Navigating Health Care Consolidation.” Read more