Policy Hearings
Roundtable Discussion – Senate Rules Reform
Virtual PA, United StatesSenator Katie Muth and Senator Lindsey Williams will host a virtual roundtable discussion on Senate Rules reforms on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. For far too long, many operating rules of the Senate allow the Majority Party to prioritize politics over policy and silence other members who are trying to advocate […]
Violence and Juvenile Prevention Programming for Adolescence
PA, United StatesOn March 15, Senators Schwank, Haywood, and Muth will host a hearing on taking a proactive approach to addressing gun violence and crime by determining the key causes of violence and delinquency among youths. Instead of reacting to crime when it happens, we'd like to examine programs that engage teens before they have any major […]
OSHA Protections for Public Employees
Pennsylvania State Capitol 501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesOn March 20th, Chairs Muth and Bizzarro along with Senator Tartaglione and Representative Harkins will hold a hearing on extending OSHA protections to public employees in the commonwealth. Currently, Pennsylvania public workers do not have Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protection. This means that workers of state and local governments are powerless to change […]
Neuro-Affirming Education in our Schools
PA, United StatesJoin us for an upcoming joint policy hearing co-hosted by Sen. Lindsey Williams and Rep. Benham on Nuero Affirming Care in our schools. More details to come. Watch the hearing on Zoom by clicking here.
Promoting Railroad Safety: Addressing Unsafe Practices in the Railroad Industry
PA, United StatesOn May 19, Senators Muth, Lindsey Williams, and Fontana will host a public hearing to discuss the pressing issue of unsafe railroad practices within the industry, which have led to derailments such as the accident in East Palestine, Ohio. The hearing will address the various factors contributing to these incidents and explore potential government actions […]
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
Pennsylvania State Capitol 501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesOn May 22, Senator Judy Schwank will host a hearing on domestic violence awareness and prevention. Discussion will center around a closer look at the effectiveness and accessibility of support services, highlighting the socioeconomic impact that abuse has on an individual and their family, and of preventative measures including education on the signs of unhealthy […]