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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

 

Energy and Manufacturing in Southwest PA

(Sep 04, 2025) Policy Committee

Testimony from a House Majority Policy Committee hearing on energy and manufacturing in southwest Pennsylvania on Sept. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh. Read more

 

Roundtable examines race to build data centers in Pennsylvania

(Sep 03, 2025) Policy Committee

“We know data centers will continue being built in Pennsylvania, so we gathered numerous voices to hear about the benefits, concerns, questions and economic incentives,” said state Rep. Emily Kinkead, who co-hosted the event and represents portions of Allegheny County. “Data centers create jobs and economic benefits, but we also heard from energy providers, organized labor, conservationists and the Farm Bureau about the need to be aware of specific issues.” Read more

 

Waterfront development in PA improved by tax credit program

(Sep 02, 2025) Policy Committee

“We heard directly from stakeholders on the benefit and demand for the Waterfront Tax Credit,” said state Rep. Emily Kinkead, who co-hosted the event and has sponsored legislation to expand waterfront development tax credits. “Right now, the demand for this program has outpaced its availability, and stakeholders detailed how its expansion could help Pennsylvania be a national leader when it comes to delivering economic development along our waterfront properties.” Read more

 

Waterfront Development Tax Credits

(Sep 02, 2025) Policy Committee

Testimony from the House Majority Policy Committee hearing on Waterfront Development Tax Credits on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh. Read more

 

Manufacturing competitiveness in Erie helps make Pennsylvania a national industry leader

(Aug 26, 2025) Policy Committee

Keeping Pennsylvania competitive in the manufacturing industry was the focus of a House Majority Policy Committee roundtable discussion and tour Tuesday morning. Read more

 

Policy Committee explores economic impacts of City Revitalization and Improvement Zones

(Aug 26, 2025) Policy Committee

Members of the House Majority Policy Committee toured areas of Erie County Monday to see firsthand how a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) designation can positively impact local communities and strengthen economic development. Read more

 

City of Philadelphia confident in preparations to host 2026 events

(Aug 20, 2025) Policy Committee

Preparations are underway for the large influx of tourists set to visit Philadelphia next year for several major events that will be hosted throughout the city. The House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing Wednesday to learn more about the safety and security measures being taken to ensure the well-being of both visitors and residents. Read more

 

Food insecurity crisis detailed during House Majority Policy hearing

(Aug 19, 2025) Policy Committee

The House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing Tuesday afternoon, hosted by Rep. Amen Brown (D-Phila.), to discuss hunger and what can be done to address the ongoing issue. Read more

 

Policy Committee tours Centre County business, Centroid

(Aug 12, 2025) Policy Committee

“Millions of people raised in rural communities know how unique and important these communities are in helping shape their lives,” said event host Rep. Paul Takac, who represents a large rural area of Centre County. “Some of our local communities are struggling, and we wanted to learn from the experience and knowledge Centroid has gained from over 45 years of building a successful, world-class business. By concentrating on creating more job opportunities in rural PA we can help Pennsylvania compete – and win – in the global economy. Our job is to harness the tremendous potential of small businesses like Centroid to help create and sustain good, high-paying jobs right here in Pennsylvania.” Read more

 

State investments transforming PA cities, hometowns

(Jul 29, 2025) Policy Committee

“The CRIZ designation for Reading is a game-changer, and what we hope will spur an economic boom in the city of Reading for years to come,” said state Rep. Manny Guzman, who represents portions of Reading and hosted Tuesday’s event. “A rejuvenated downtown will help create jobs and improve the lives of our residents for years to come.” Read more

 

PA winemakers explore how to grow local industry

(Jul 28, 2025) Policy Committee

“When you talk to traditional winemakers in Pennsylvania, you find out very quickly these are valuable local businesses, and oftentimes family-owned businesses,” said Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County and serves as the Chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee. “We co-hosted this event because we wanted to learn about their needs as they attempt to grow their businesses and Pennsylvania’s economy.” Read more

 

Steele, Policy Committee ask energy providers about power outages

(May 21, 2025) Policy Committee

“Our region suffered a major hit during this unprecedented storm,” said Steele, who hosted the hearing and represents portions of Allegheny County. “The sustained power outages were more than an inconvenience. We had older residents in life-and-death situations, unable to use life-sustaining medical devices in their homes, and we experienced major roadway closures.” Read more

 

After the Storm: Preparing for the Future

(May 21, 2025) Policy Committee

Submitted testimony for the Wednesday, May 21 House Majority Policy Committee hearing on After the Storm: Preparing for the Future. Read more

 

Testifiers urge sustainable state support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

(May 15, 2025) Policy Committee

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have faced years of chronic underfunding, prompting the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee and PA Legislative Black Caucus to convene a joint policy hearing Thursday to discuss how the state can provide sustainable support to these institutions of higher education. Read more

 

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

Energy and Manufacturing in Southwest PA
Sep 04, 2025

Roundtable examines race to build data centers in Pennsylvania
Sep 03, 2025

Waterfront development in PA improved by tax credit program
Sep 02, 2025

Waterfront Development Tax Credits
Sep 02, 2025

Manufacturing competitiveness in Erie helps make Pennsylvania a national industry leader
Aug 26, 2025

Policy Committee explores economic impacts of City Revitalization and Improvement Zones
Aug 26, 2025

City of Philadelphia confident in preparations to host 2026 events
Aug 20, 2025

Food insecurity crisis detailed during House Majority Policy hearing
Aug 19, 2025

Policy Committee tours Centre County business, Centroid
Aug 12, 2025

State investments transforming PA cities, hometowns
Jul 29, 2025

PA winemakers explore how to grow local industry
Jul 28, 2025

Steele, Policy Committee ask energy providers about power outages
May 21, 2025

After the Storm: Preparing for the Future
May 21, 2025

Testifiers urge sustainable state support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
May 15, 2025