Policy Hearing – Death in Custody: A Public Health Crisis

North Office Building 401 North Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

On April 2nd, Senator Katie Muth, Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Cappelletti will co-host a hearing on the Commonwealth’s absence of reliable information surrounding deaths in the custody of law enforcement and correctional institutions. To address the lack of reliable data, the federal Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA) mandates […]

Policy Hearing – Pharmacy Deserts: Ensuring Access for All Pennsylvanians

Virtual PA, United States

On April 15th, Senator Katie Muth, Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Haywood will host a hearing to address trends in pharmacy closures across Pennsylvania, which have a disproportionate impact on underserved communities. The purpose of this hearing is to learn from stakeholders why this is a problem in Pennsylvania and […]

Policy Hearing – Road Spreading of Brine in Pennsylvania

Valley Township Building 1145 W Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, United States

On April 17, Senators Muth and Comitta will hold a hearing on the practice of spreading brine on Pennsylvania roads. This hearing aims to thoroughly examine the environmental and public health impacts associated with the practice of spreading oil and gas drilling waste, known as brine, on Pennsylvania's roads for dust control and ice management. […]