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Virtual Hearing: Net Neutrality

(Mar 24, 2021)

A joint virtual hearing with the Pennsylvania Senate on net neutrality Read more

 

Madden, Kenyatta to examine incidents of racism on high school and college campuses at Thursday’s public hearing

(Mar 23, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 23 – Recent incidents of racism involving students at the high school and college levels will be discussed at a House Democratic Policy Committee virtual hearing hosted by state Reps. Maureen Madden and Malcolm Kenyatta. The hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 25. To view the hearing, the media and public can tune in to www.pahouse.com/policycommittee or the committee’s Facebook page -- @PADemPolicy. Media inquiries may be submitted via email to policy@pahouse.net . Madden and Kenyatta will be joined by committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Democratic Policy Committee members to hear from educators, state officials and advocates on how to curb racism with meaningful policy reforms. Additional hearing information will be available by clicking here . Read more

 

Advocate addresses ADA’s legacy, challenges that remain

(Mar 23, 2021)

The question posed by Gamel-McCormick during the March 3 Disability and Mental Health Summit hosted by state Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon, is illustrative of obstacles that remain 30 years after the federal Americans With Disability Act became law. Read more

 

Coping with mental illness: Comedian offers personal perspective

(Mar 20, 2021)

Miller keeps going with his annual Disability Summit, with 2019 marking its sixth year at Beth El Congregation in Scott Township. This year’s three-day event featured workshops, presentations and legislative discussions, plus the region’s most extensive resource fair, with more than 120 exhibiting organizations. Read more

 

Dignity for Incarcerated Parents - Testimony

(Mar 19, 2021)

Rep. Krajewski hosts a House Democratic Policy Committee roundtable discussion on dignity for incarcerated parents. Read more

 

Rights of Incarcerated Parents

(Mar 19, 2021)

A virtual hearing on the rights of incarcerated parents hosted by state Representatives Summer Lee and Rick Krajewski. Read more

 

Proposals to Eliminate Cash Bail - Testimony

(Mar 18, 2021)

Testimony - Subcommittee on Progressive Policies for Working People hearing on eliminating cash bail hosted by Rep. Summer Lee. Read more

 

Proposals to Eliminate Cash Bail

(Mar 18, 2021)

A House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on proposals to eliminate cash bail. Read more

 

Virtual Hearing: Racism on High School and College Campuses

(Mar 12, 2021)

A discussion on racism on high school and college campuses hosted by Representatives Malcolm Kenyatta and Maureen Madden. Read more

 

COVID in Communities of Color - Testimony

(Mar 11, 2021)

Agenda and testimony for a public hearing on the impact of COVID on communities of color Read more

 

Virtual Hearing: Proposals to Eliminate Cash Bail

(Mar 10, 2021)

A House Democratic Policy Committee on proposals to eliminate cash bail. Read more

 

Virtual Hearing: Rights of Incarcerated Parents

(Mar 09, 2021)

A virtual hearing on the rights of incarcerated parents. Read more

 

Hearing examines student issues brought on by remote learning

(Mar 08, 2021)

State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, last week heard from school leaders and counselors, mental health professionals and others who say the pandemic and remote learning have impacted the mental health of students. Read more

 

Hearing examines student issues brought on by remote learning

(Mar 08, 2021)

State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, last week heard from school leaders and counselors, mental health professionals and others who say the pandemic and remote learning have impacted the mental health of students. Read more

 

Former Congressman speaks about path toward ADA’s passage

(Mar 08, 2021)

A physician who examined Tony Coelho in 1964 provided a diagnosis of epilepsy.“The good news as that you’re 4-F, so you can’t serve in the military,” the doctor told him. “The bad news is that you can’t enter the seminary.” Read more

 

Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

(Mar 04, 2021)

The Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color Read more

 

Virtual Hearing: Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

(Mar 04, 2021)

A hearing in collaboration with the PLBC to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. Read more

 

Mental Health in High Schools - Testimony

(Mar 03, 2021)

Testimony from 3/3/21 House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Mental Health in High Schools hosted by state Rep. Nick Pisciottano Read more

 

Pisciottano chairs roundtable discussion on improving mental health for high school students

(Mar 03, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 3 – State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-Allegheny, brought together school professionals, mental health advocates, human services professionals and legislators for a discussion on how resources can be allocated to better serve Pennsylvania students, during a PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing today. Read more

 

Mental Health in Schools

(Mar 03, 2021)

Mental Health in High Schools Read more