State Government Committee Passes Constitutional Amendment to Reform how the Lieutenant Governor is Selected
January 27, 2021

State Government Committee Passes Constitutional Amendment to Reform how the Lieutenant Governor is Selected

By a bipartisan vote of 10-1, the Senate State Government Committee has passed legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), who is the prime sponsor of this legislation.  [Read More]

***Media Advisory*** Senate Majority Policy Committee plans to examine Laurel Pipeline issues
December 11, 2017

***Media Advisory*** Senate Majority Policy Committee plans to examine Laurel Pipeline issues

The committee will hold a public hearing to gather input on the existing and proposed flow of the Laurel Pipeline. The hearing will feature testimony from each side of the debate on a proposed change in the flow of the pipeline.  [Read More]

School property tax reform to take center stage at public forum on Tuesday
August 11, 2017

School property tax reform to take center stage at public forum on Tuesday

Two key state Senate committees will host a forum on Tuesday evening to dive deeper into proposals to eliminate and reform school property taxes in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Bipartisan policy forum to focus on reform, elimination of school property taxes
June 19, 2017

Bipartisan policy forum to focus on reform, elimination of school property taxes

Two key state Senate committees will host a forum on Thursday to dive deeper into proposals to eliminate and reform school property taxes in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Media Alert – Senate committees will examine current state of natural gas industry
May 23, 2017

Media Alert – Senate committees will examine current state of natural gas industry

The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a joint public hearing on May 24, 2017 to get an update on the current state of Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry.  [Read More]

***Media Advisory*** Two Senate committees to review anti-blight solutions for Harrisburg
May 22, 2017

***Media Advisory*** Two Senate committees to review anti-blight solutions for Harrisburg

The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a joint public hearing featuring presentations from the City of Harrisburg, WCI Partners and Community Blight Solutions to review ways the state can assist local officials and developers to revitalize the city and all communities dealing with blight.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to explore Medicaid cost-savings through new technologies
March 20, 2017

Senate Majority Policy Committee to explore Medicaid cost-savings through new technologies

HARRISBURG – An initiative to improve Medicaid while finding cost-savings will take center stage at an upcoming Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing next week, according Chairman David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

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January 11, 2017

Senate committees to review possible state prison closures

HARRISBURG – Three Senate committees will hold a joint public hearing to review the Wolf administration’s decision to potentially close two state prisons.   [Read More]

Senate committees prepare to examine student loan debt concerns
October 14, 2016

Senate committees prepare to examine student loan debt concerns

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Education Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding student loans and financial literacy for college students on Monday, October 17.  [Read More]

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September 23, 2016

Demographic trends in Pennsylvania and its impact to be reviewed by Senate committee next week

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to review changes and trends in demographics across the state and nation on Tuesday, September 27 at 9 a.m.   [Read More]

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