Comisión de Política Demócrata del Senado
Senadora Katie Muth, Presidenta
Audiencias políticas anteriores
Consulte a continuación las audiencias políticas anteriores, incluidos vídeos y testimonios. Si tiene preguntas, comentarios o sugerencias sobre las audiencias, rellene el siguiente formulario.
Water, Sewer, & Stormwater Infrastructure
24 de octubre de 2023
Los demócratas del Senado debaten en el Capitolio las infraestructuras de agua, alcantarillado y pluviales
HARRISBURG, Octubre 25, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery) to co-host a public hearing on water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure issues facing Pennsylvania communities.
The hearing, held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, featured three panels of testimony that included representatives from state agencies, environmental experts, and local stormwater management professionals.
Testimonio
Panel 1: Perspective of State Agencies
- Bevin Buchheister, Deputy Secretary for Water Programs – PA Department of Environmental Protection
- Robert Boos, Executive Director – PENNVEST
Panel 2: Environmental Consequences
- Kirsten Bowman Kavanagh, Deputy Executive Director – Delaware River Basin Commission
- David Masur, Executive Director – PennEnvironment
Panel 3: Stormwater Management
- Chelsea Weyant, Stormwater Coordinator – Blair County Conservation District
- Michelle Adams, PA LEED AP, Water Resources Engineer & Founder – Meliora Design
Other Testimony
Freedom to Read: The Unsettling Increase of Censorship in our Libraries and Schools
5 de octubre de 2023
El Senado y la Cámara de Representantes debaten en el Capitolio el preocupante aumento de la prohibición de libros
HARRISBURG, PA − Octubre 6, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and state Rep. Ryan Bizarro (D-Erie), chair of the House Majority Policy Committee, joined Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Rep. Paul Friel (D-Chester) to co-host a public hearing in Harrisburg yesterday on the impact of censorship and book bans in public and school libraries.
The hearing, held at the State Capitol, featured three panels of testimony that included perspectives from educators, parents, and policy experts who discussed the rise in book bans across the Commonwealth and the country.
Testimonio
Panel 1: Educadores
Panel 2: Parents
- Darren Lausten, Parent – Pennridge School District
- Kate Nazemi, Parent – Central Bucks School District
Panel 3: Soluciones políticas
Skill Games in Pennsylvania
23 de agosto de 2023
Los demócratas del Senado debaten los juegos de habilidad en la audiencia de Radnor
RADNOR, Agosto 24, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) co-hosted a public hearing yesterday in Radnor to discuss skill games in Pennsylvania.
The hearing, held at the Radnor Township Municipal Building, featured three panels of testimony from experts in gaming, regulation, and law enforcement to discuss the current status of “skill games”, an ongoing court battle over the legality of the games, and how they affect people directly and indirectly.
Testimonio
Panel 1 : Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Panel 2: Gaming Industry
- Jeff Morris, Vice President for Public Affairs & Government Relations – Penn Entertainment
- Chris Cykle, Vice President of Government Relations – American Gaming Association
- Del Guerrini, President of The Pennsylvania Amusement and Music Machine Association (PAMMA)
Panel 3: Criminal Effects of Skill Gaming
- Jack Stollsteimer, District Attorney – Delaware County
- Curtis Jones, Majority Leader – Philadelphia City Council
Documentos adicionales
- Background Documents Submitted by Penn Entertainment
- PENN Entertainment Presentation
- Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino Opposition to Skill Games Letter – Agosto 23, 2023
- Casinos Amici Curiae Brief 761 CD 2023 – Agosto 16, 2023
- Casinos Amici Curiae Brief 707 CD 2023 – Agosto 16, 2023
- Appeal from the Order of the Honorable Andrew H. Dowling of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, Civil Division, 2022-CV-06333-MD, dated Marzo 23, 2023, Granting Motion for Return of Property
- Appeal from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, entered Febrero 8, 2023, at No. 6673 CV 2021
- Amicus Curiae Brief Gaming Control Board – Agosto 16, 2023
- Amicus Curiae Brief American Gaming Association – Agosto 16, 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
22 de mayo de 2023
Los demócratas del Senado debaten en el Capitolio sobre la concienciación y la financiación de la violencia doméstica
HARRISBURG, Mayo 26, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) co-hosted a public hearing earlier this week in Harrisburg to discuss the effectiveness and accessibility of support services, preventive measures, and the socioeconomic impact that abuse has on individuals and families.
La audiencia, celebrada en el Capitolio del Estado de Pensilvania, en Harrisburg, contó con tres paneles de testimonios de expertos en política pública, aplicación de la ley y prevención de la violencia doméstica.
Testimonio
Panel 1: Services & Support for Victims
- Beth Garrigan – CEO, Safe Berks
- Deanna Dyer, J.D. – Policy Director, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Panel 2: Legal and Judicial Perspectives
- Lt. Mary Gausman – Pennsylvania State Police
- Danni Beinschrotch – Legal Services Manager, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Hon. Christopher P. Mallios, Jr. – Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Panel 3: Socioeconomic Impacts, Education and Prevention
- Aishwarya Sinha – Prevention Specialist, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Kiara F. Allison, PhD. – Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, Widener University
Documentos adicionales
Promoting Railroad Safety: Addressing Unsafe Practices in the Railroad Industry
19 de mayo de 2023
Los demócratas del Senado debaten la mejora de la seguridad ferroviaria en una audiencia en Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Mayo 19, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) to host a public hearing in Pittsburgh on railroad safety.
The hearing, held earlier today at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers Local 400 Building in Pittsburgh, featured three panels of testimony that focused on unsafe practices in the railroad industry and how Pennsylvania can mitigate impacts of a train derailment.
Testimonio
Panel 1: Environmental Impacts
Panel 2: Unsafe Industry Practices
- Paul Pokrowka – Legislative Director, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Union
Panel 3: First Responders
- Tim Leech – Vice President, Pittsburgh Firefighters, IAFF Local No. 1
- Matthew Brown – Chief, Allegheny County Emergency Medical Services
- Question and Answer Period
Panel 4: State Agencies
- Randy Padfield – Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Mangement Agency (PEMA)
- Stephen M. Defrank – Vice Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)
- Rodney D. Bender – Manager, PUC Transportation Division, Bureau of Technical Utility Services (for questions)
- Brian Moore – Emergency Response Director, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Don Bialosky – Emergency Response Program Manager, DEP (for questions)
Neuro-Affirming Education in our Schools
14 de abril de 2023
La audiencia política se centra en la educación de apoyo para alumnos neurodiversos
PITTSBURGH, Abril 17, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee joined Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) to co-host a joint public hearing on supportive education for neurodivergent students.
The hearing, held Viernes at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers Local 400 Building, featured three panels of testimony from educators, advocates, students, parents, and experts.
Opening Remarks
- Senator Katie Muth, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair
- Senator Lindsey Williams, Minority Chair – Senate Education Committee
- Representative Jessica Benham, Co-Chair – LGBTQ+ Caucus
Panel 1: Current Landscape
- Lu Randall, Autism Connection of PA
- Kristie Lee Lindblom, MA, Permanency Social Worker, The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center
- Question and Answer Period
Panel 2: Student Perspective
- Seamus Lindblom, Student – North Hills School District
- Adam King, Student – Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Question and Answer Period
Panel 3: Emerging Practices
- Sharon Janosik, Bethel Park School Board Director / Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center
- Brice Hostutler, Educator, Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Question and Answer Period
Closing Remarks
- Representative Jessica Benham, Co-Chair – LGBTQ+ Caucus
- Senator Lindsey Williams, Minority Chair – Senate Education Committee
- Senator Katie Muth – Senate Policy Committee Chair
OSHA Protections for Public Employees
20 de marzo de 2023
El Senado y la Cámara de Representantes debaten proyectos de ley para ampliar la protección laboral a los empleados públicos
HARRISBURG, Marzo 20, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and House Democratic Policy Committee Chair Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) joined join Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. Patrick Harkins (D-Erie) to co-host a joint public hearing on legislation that would extend Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protections to public employees in Pennsylvania.
The hearing, held earlier today at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, featured two panels of testimony on both sides of the issue of extending OSHA protections to public employees in Pennsylvania.
Programas de prevención de la violencia y la delincuencia juvenil en la adolescencia
Marzo 15, 2023
Los demócratas del Senado debaten estrategias para prevenir la violencia juvenil en una audiencia política
READING, Marzo 17, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) earlier this week at Alvernia University in Reading to discuss strategies to engage youth to reduce violence and keep them out of the justice system.
La audiencia contó con el testimonio de expertos en aplicación de la ley y agencias estatales, así como proveedores de servicios sin ánimo de lucro, que debatieron sobre los retos y oportunidades relacionados con el sistema de justicia juvenil de Pensilvania y la violencia en la comunidad.
