Policy Committee
Senator Lisa Boscola serves as chair of the Senate Policy Committee. This committee holds public hearings and meetings across the state and serves as the catalyst to enacting major policy initiatives put forth by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
The Policy Committee typically holds hearings outside of Harrisburg to investigate the local impact of certain issues and collect valuable expert input. Click below to view the committee’s hearing schedule, latest news, video and more.
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Boscola Announces $255,000 in Funding to Assist Recreational Projects
Bethlehem, PA – September 17, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that four state grants totaling $255,000 in state funds have been approved today as part of the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “I’m pleased to announce state funds being...
Boscola Announces $662,691 in Funding to Assist Crime Victims & County Crime Prevention Efforts
Bethlehem, PA − September 12, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that Northampton and Lehigh Counties along with 3 local non-profits have been approved by the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for grants totaling $662,691 to enhance...
Boscola Announces Funding for Lehigh Valley Redevelopment Projects
Bethlehem, August 1, 2019 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced $6,750,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to six redevelopment projects in the 18th Senatorial District. “These state funds will be used to assist in the...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
