Bipartisan policy forum to focus on reform, elimination of school property taxes
June 19, 2017

Bipartisan policy forum to focus on reform, elimination of school property taxes

Two key state Senate committees will host a forum on Thursday to dive deeper into proposals to eliminate and reform school property taxes in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Media Alert – Senate committees will examine current state of natural gas industry
May 23, 2017

Media Alert – Senate committees will examine current state of natural gas industry

The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a joint public hearing on May 24, 2017 to get an update on the current state of Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry.  [Read More]

***Media Advisory*** Two Senate committees to review anti-blight solutions for Harrisburg
May 22, 2017

***Media Advisory*** Two Senate committees to review anti-blight solutions for Harrisburg

The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a joint public hearing featuring presentations from the City of Harrisburg, WCI Partners and Community Blight Solutions to review ways the state can assist local officials and developers to revitalize the city and all communities dealing with blight.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to explore Medicaid cost-savings through new technologies
March 20, 2017

Senate Majority Policy Committee to explore Medicaid cost-savings through new technologies

HARRISBURG – An initiative to improve Medicaid while finding cost-savings will take center stage at an upcoming Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing next week, according Chairman David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

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January 11, 2017

Senate committees to review possible state prison closures

HARRISBURG – Three Senate committees will hold a joint public hearing to review the Wolf administration’s decision to potentially close two state prisons.   [Read More]

Senate committees prepare to examine student loan debt concerns
October 14, 2016

Senate committees prepare to examine student loan debt concerns

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Education Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding student loans and financial literacy for college students on Monday, October 17.  [Read More]

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September 23, 2016

Demographic trends in Pennsylvania and its impact to be reviewed by Senate committee next week

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to review changes and trends in demographics across the state and nation on Tuesday, September 27 at 9 a.m.   [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to hold hearing at Talen Energy Stadium on new tax credit for waterfront development projects
August 22, 2016

Senate Majority Policy Committee to hold hearing at Talen Energy Stadium on new tax credit for waterfront development projects

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2016 to review the recently approved tax credit program for waterfront development projects, according to the committee chairman, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

Bipartisan committees review economic development tools and permitting issue in Pennsylvania
April 13, 2016

Bipartisan committees review economic development tools and permitting issue in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority and Senate Democratic Policy Committees held a joint public hearing on Monday in Harrisburg to take a closer look at Pennsylvania’s burdensome permitting process and lack of economic development incentives compared to neighboring states.  [Read More]

Senate committee to hold hearing on anthracite coal industry in Pottsville next week
June 3, 2015

Senate committee to hold hearing on anthracite coal industry in Pottsville next week

POTTSVILLE – A Senate committee will hold a public hearing in Pottsville on June 11 to receive an update on current economic conditions as well as state and federal regulations affecting the anthracite coal industry and coal-refuse fired alternative energy plants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

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