Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearings & Briefings
The Senate Democratic Policy Committee (SDPC) assists lawmakers in developing and enacting effective legislation by holding public hearings throughout Pennsylvania on important issues. SDPC typically holds hearings in a committee member’s legislative district to investigate the local impact of certain issues and also collect valuable expert input. Briefings are held in Harrisburg to keep members of the Democratic Caucus up to date on issues important to the citizens of the commonwealth.
Below is a current list of this session’s SDPC hearings. Click below for details and video of a specific hearing. For additional information about SDPC, contact Will Dando at
(717) 787-7175 or wdando@pasenate.com.
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July 13, 2009 Policy Hearing
 Senate Democrats to Discuss Health Care Job Loss in Southeast PA
Responding to projections that proposed state budget cuts could lead to over 13,000 statewide job losses -- 8,299 in the Philadelphia region alone -- in hospitals and related health care services, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a roundtable discussion on Monday, July 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the 4th Floor Philadelphia City Council Caucus Room. » Read More |
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June 10, 2009 Policy Hearing
Hospitals in PA Face Worsening Financial Struggles
Nearly 75 percent of hospitals are operating at a deficit
 Witnesses at a state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today said proposed funding cuts to Pennsylvania hospitals would be devastating and force many hospitals to cut medical services, lay off workers and shut down.
Senator Richard A. Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset), who chairs the committee, called the hearing the “beginning of a legislative process to restore fairness and common sense to the Medicaid reimbursement process. » Read More |
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