Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Senator Nick Miller, Policy Chair
Senator Nick Miller
Policy Chair
Please contact the Dem Policy Team with any questions at (717) 787-7105 or via email at [email protected] for information regarding the Policy Committee.
Upcoming Policy Hearings
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POSTPONED – The Future of Mass Transit
The Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (SD-14) will soon host a Policy hearing in Pittsburgh alongside Democratic Leader Senator Jay Costa (SD-43), Senator Wayne Fontana (SD-42), Senator Nick Pisciottano (SD-45), and Senator Lindsey Williams (SD-38).
This hearing will examine the short and long-term needs of regional mass transit system and assess ways to ensure that its benefits remain accessible for residents, local businesses, and the greater Western Pennsylvania community.
This hearing will be at Union Trust Building, 501 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Committee News
April 3 – Joint Senate and House Democratic Policy Committees Roundtable on Supporting Emergency Services and Fire Responders
BALDWIN, PA − April 1, 2025 − On Thursday April 3 at 10:00 AM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller and House Democratic Policy Committee Chair Ryan Bizzarro will host a joint Senate and House Policy Committee discussion in Pittsburgh, with...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller and Senator Marty Flynn Host Hearing Examining Energy Affordability for Consumers
HARRISBURG, PA − March 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to explore strategies for mitigating the impact of energy costs on residents along with legislative solutions aimed at delivering reliable, affordable...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
ASTON, PA − March 10, 2025 − On March 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Consumer Costs of Energy, Future Energy Needs of Commonwealth
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 23, 2025 − Today Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine Pennsylvania’s outlook of future electric generation needs and reliability due to growing demands on the grid. The hearing underscored several...
Sen. Nick Miller, 29, Elected Youngest Chair in Pennsylvania Senate Leadership History
November 13, 2024 — Today, Sen. Nick Miller, 29, (D-Lehigh/Northampton) was elected chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Policy Committee, becoming the youngest member in history to hold a leadership position in the state Senate. "I'm honored to have been elected into...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA – November 13, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15,...